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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T51 LCVMOT history

T51 LCV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 49,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2025
Mileage
49,775 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T51 LCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T51 LCV was last recorded at 49,775 miles on 12 Jan 2024, 5,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,746 miles · 10 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
5,029 miles
Average per year
2,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 49,775 miles
  • 2023 – 44,746 miles
  • 2022 – 44,676 miles
  • 2020 – 41,830 miles
  • 2019 – 39,206 miles
  • 2018 – 36,423 miles
  • 2017 – 33,581 miles
  • 2016 – 31,570 miles
  • 2015 – 30,684 miles
  • 2014 – 29,531 miles
  • 2013 – 27,856 miles
  • 2012 – 25,436 miles
  • 2011 – 23,277 miles
  • 2010 – 20,960 miles
  • 2009 – 19,107 miles
  • 2008 – 17,489 miles
  • 2007 – 15,509 miles
  • 2006 – 13,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,775 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,775 miles (+5,029)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    49,775 miles
    Test number
    281880975125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,746 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    44,746 miles
    Test number
    346853807000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,676 miles (+2,846)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,676 miles
    Test number
    661491184103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,830 miles
    Test number
    985055967392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail41,830 miles (+2,624)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,830 miles
    Test number
    754177641413
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass39,206 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    39,206 miles
    Test number
    848732158097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,423 miles (+2,842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    36,423 miles
    Test number
    389438873207
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass33,581 miles (+2,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    33,581 miles
    Test number
    326361311329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lense cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear metal brake pipe rusted

  9. Pass31,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    31,570 miles
    Test number
    737986892049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail31,570 miles (+886)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,570 miles
    Test number
    176914503873
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  11. Pass30,684 miles (+1,153)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    30,684 miles
    Test number
    259022645034
    • DangerousN/s rear tyre on limit ,also bald in places (advise replacement a.s.a.p)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s rear metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing low

  12. Pass29,531 miles (+1,675)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    29,531 miles
    Test number
    916576444066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn very low in places advise replacement

  13. Pass27,856 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    27,856 miles
    Test number
    198212853018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail27,556 miles (+2,120)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,556 miles
    Test number
    196817143451
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass25,436 miles (+2,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    25,436 miles
    Test number
    579216552097
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail23,277 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,277 miles
    Test number
    765530551049
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass23,277 miles (+2,317)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    23,277 miles
    Test number
    965440251035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,960 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    20,960 miles
    Test number
    780761340033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,107 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    19,107 miles
    Test number
    531822559040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,489 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    17,489 miles
    Test number
    111933658043
    • NoteFRONT TYRES WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGES (RAISED TREAD)

  21. Fail17,489 miles (+1,980)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,489 miles
    Test number
    894973558057
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFRONT TYRES WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGES (RAISED TREAD)

  22. Pass15,509 miles (+2,321)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    15,509 miles
    Test number
    141076937404
    • NoteN/S FRONT TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE
    • NoteO/S FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW ON EDGES

  23. Pass13,188 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    13,188 miles
    Test number
    503166756041
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T51 LCV

Does T51 LCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T51 LCV expired on 11 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T51 LCV?
The MOT on T51 LCV expired on 11 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T51 LCV done?
T51 LCV was recorded at 49,775 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2024, an average of 2,046 miles a year.
Has T51 LCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T51 LCV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on T51 LCV 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 T51 LCV find?
T51 LCV passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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