EK51RFO - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 2 months ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 22 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
22
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
3
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 03 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,123 mi
Expires: 02 October 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory fuel cap seal - perished
Failed - 08 September 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,759 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached piston shaft - excessive corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 14 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,010 mi
Expires: 20 September 2025
Passed - 21 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,053 mi
Expires: 20 September 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 21 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,053 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 09 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,650 mi
Expires: 08 September 2023
Passed - 01 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,918 mi
Expires: 31 August 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Passed - 13 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,612 mi
Expires: 12 January 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 04 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,487 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 30 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,315 mi
Expires: 29 November 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 09 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,895 mi
Expires: 08 November 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed - 15 October 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,348 mi
Expires: 27 October 2017
Passed - 26 October 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,170 mi
Expires: 27 October 2016
Passed - 25 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,803 mi
Expires: 27 October 2015
Passed - 22 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,590 mi
Expires: 27 October 2014
Passed - 23 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,621 mi
Expires: 27 October 2013
Passed - 25 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,496 mi
Expires: 27 October 2012
Passed - 26 October 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,637 mi
Expires: 27 October 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 20 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,651 mi
Expires: 27 October 2010
Passed - 17 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,788 mi
Expires: 27 October 2009
Passed - 18 October 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,054 mi
Expires: 27 October 2008
Passed - 09 October 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,042 mi
Expires: 27 October 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for EK51RFO?
The MOT expires on 02 October 2026.
What is the tax status of EK51RFO?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 November 2026.
What are the specifications of EK51RFO?
This is a 2001 BMW 3 SERIES in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 2979cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of EK51RFO?
This vehicle produces 218 g/km of CO2 emissions.