LX51YMA - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 22 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
22
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
2
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 04 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,917 mi
Expires: 18 August 2026
Passed - 07 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,414 mi
Expires: 18 August 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
 
Passed - 25 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,187 mi
Expires: 18 August 2024
Passed - 04 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,659 mi
Expires: 18 August 2023
Passed - 28 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,923 mi
Expires: 18 August 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Under tray fitted
 
Passed - 10 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,378 mi
Expires: 18 August 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
 - Advisory Under tray fitted
 - Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
 
Passed - 19 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,595 mi
Expires: 18 August 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
 - Advisory Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
 - Advisory Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
 - Advisory Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
 - Advisory Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
 - Advisory Nearside Front tyre side wall perishing
 - Advisory Offside Front tyre side wall perishing
 
Passed - 20 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,232 mi
Expires: 10 August 2019
Passed - 28 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,433 mi
Expires: 10 August 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak
 
Passed - 13 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,963 mi
Expires: 10 August 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
 - Advisory Oil leak
 - Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
 - Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
 - Advisory Rear service brake only just met the requirements may need adjustment or repair
 
Passed - 11 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,131 mi
Expires: 10 August 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
 
Failed - 11 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,131 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
 
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
 - Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
 - Advisory rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
 
Passed - 14 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,623 mi
Expires: 18 July 2015
Passed - 19 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,702 mi
Expires: 18 July 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
 - Advisory Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
 - Advisory Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
 
Passed - 03 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,234 mi
Expires: 01 September 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
 
Passed - 18 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,454 mi
Expires: 01 September 2012
Passed - 12 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,057 mi
Expires: 01 September 2011
Passed - 02 September 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,714 mi
Expires: 01 September 2010
Failed - 28 August 2009 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,545 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
 
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
 - Major Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
 
Passed - 26 August 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,371 mi
Expires: 28 August 2009
Passed - 13 August 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,705 mi
Expires: 28 August 2008
Passed - 29 August 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,956 mi
Expires: 28 August 2007
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
 - Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
 
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for LX51YMA?
The MOT expires on 18 August 2026.
What is the tax status of LX51YMA?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2026.
What are the specifications of LX51YMA?
This is a 2001 BMW 3 SERIES in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 2171cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of LX51YMA?
This vehicle produces 213 g/km of CO2 emissions.