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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

LS51 YCHMOT history

LS51 YCH is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 170,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

LS51 YCH silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
170,367 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 YCH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 YCH was last recorded at 170,367 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,367 miles · 10 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,367 miles
  • 2023 – 168,059 miles
  • 2022 – 160,039 miles
  • 2021 – 153,432 miles
  • 2020 – 151,489 miles
  • 2019 – 149,677 miles
  • 2018 – 148,076 miles
  • 2017 – 145,782 miles
  • 2016 – 143,423 miles
  • 2015 – 136,781 miles
  • 2014 – 132,122 miles
  • 2013 – 127,619 miles
  • 2012 – 119,931 miles
  • 2011 – 111,386 miles
  • 2010 – 102,503 miles
  • 2009 – 93,326 miles
  • 2008 – 83,142 miles
  • 2007 – 66,865 miles
  • 2006 – 48,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,367 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded – outside prescribed areas and not causing risk of injuryRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySigns of corrosion on the door sills, plastic sill covers fitted as originalRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front discs lipped

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil residue on lower engine cover

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,367 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    170,367 miles
    Test number
    499849996632
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded – outside prescribed areas and not causing risk of injury
    • AdvisorySigns of corrosion on the door sills, plastic sill covers fitted as original

  2. Fail170,367 miles (+2,308)1 dangerous12 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,367 miles
    Test number
    530753570205
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corrosion (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (wheel housing) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - by the jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (wheel housing) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - by the jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded – outside prescribed areas and not causing risk of injury
    • AdvisorySigns of corrosion on the door sills, plastic sill covers fitted as original

  3. Pass168,059 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    168,059 miles
    Test number
    723267388606
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail168,059 miles (+8,020)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,059 miles
    Test number
    661739059585
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle both (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass160,039 miles (+6,607)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    160,039 miles
    Test number
    360413762475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass153,432 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    153,432 miles
    Test number
    547396513045
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped
    • AdvisoryOil residue on lower engine cover

  7. Fail153,432 miles (+1,943)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,432 miles
    Test number
    285022314524
    • DangerousAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached o/s/f anti roll bar lower adrift (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped
    • AdvisoryOil residue on lower engine cover

  8. Pass151,489 miles (+1,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    151,489 miles
    Test number
    833840335911
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion in metal brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass149,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    149,677 miles
    Test number
    657382791455
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySome rusting to rear jacking point rubber mounts n/s and o/s

  10. Fail149,677 miles (+1,601)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,677 miles
    Test number
    343247250439
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps replace 2 festoon bulbs to rear no plate lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySome rusting to rear jacking point rubber mounts n/s and o/s

  11. Pass148,076 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    148,076 miles
    Test number
    685799261825
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material adjacent to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail148,076 miles (+2,294)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,076 miles
    Test number
    534162142712
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam failed during test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material adjacent to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass145,782 miles (+2,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    145,782 miles
    Test number
    508470109730
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  14. Pass143,423 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    143,423 miles
    Test number
    524717661902
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wear in both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/r (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  15. Fail143,423 miles (+6,642)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,423 miles
    Test number
    563904484003
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wear in both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/r (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  16. Pass136,781 miles (+4,659)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    136,781 miles
    Test number
    545609525229
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteO/S/R suspension bump stop deteriorated
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass132,122 miles (+4,503)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    132,122 miles
    Test number
    445454934228
    • NoteSlight rusting to o/s/r upper brake pipe

  18. Pass127,619 miles (+7,688)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    127,619 miles
    Test number
    719013003246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass119,931 miles (+8,545)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    119,931 miles
    Test number
    227908092104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail111,386 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,386 miles
    Test number
    358365681157
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass111,386 miles (+8,883)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    111,386 miles
    Test number
    688915381179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass102,503 miles (+9,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    102,503 miles
    Test number
    663730080102
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass93,326 miles (+10,184)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    93,326 miles
    Test number
    803490589112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,142 miles (+16,277)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    83,142 miles
    Test number
    243549678129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    66,865 miles
    Test number
    201790587489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,865 miles (+119)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,865 miles
    Test number
    552970587196
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Fail66,746 miles (+18,343)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,746 miles
    Test number
    521498577189
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass48,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,403 miles
    Test number
    541392676162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 YCH

Does LS51 YCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 YCH is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 YCH?
The MOT on LS51 YCH is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 YCH done?
LS51 YCH was recorded at 170,367 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 6,076 miles a year.
Has LS51 YCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 YCH has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS51 YCH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 YCH find?
LS51 YCH passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; offside front brake hose slightly twisted; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 5 more.

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