MV51VAU - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 2 months ago
Vehicle Overview
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 24 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
24
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
5
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 08 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 155,890 mi
Expires: 14 March 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF & OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Differential Mount Deteriorated
Passed - 07 March 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 149,049 mi
Expires: 14 March 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both OSF & NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Passed - 15 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,112 mi
Expires: 14 March 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 03 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,080 mi
Expires: 02 March 2023
Advisory Notices:
- 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 - 24 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,616 mi
Expires: 25 October 2021
Passed - 26 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,485 mi
Expires: 25 October 2020
Passed - 25 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,567 mi
Expires: 24 October 2019
Failed - 23 October 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,567 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Major Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Passed - 25 October 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,485 mi
Expires: 24 October 2018
Failed - 24 October 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,482 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Passed - 03 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,768 mi
Expires: 17 February 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Oil leak
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed - 29 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,442 mi
Expires: 17 February 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory oil leak
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 18 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,794 mi
Expires: 17 February 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Advisory Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Failed - 18 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,794 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Advisory Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed - 21 March 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,937 mi
Expires: 20 March 2015
Failed - 21 March 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,937 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Passed - 22 February 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,316 mi
Expires: 21 February 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 22 February 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,316 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 10 February 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,307 mi
Expires: 09 February 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 12 March 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,881 mi
Expires: 17 March 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 18 March 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,992 mi
Expires: 17 March 2011
Passed - 27 September 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,638 mi
Expires: 28 September 2009
Passed - 29 September 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,174 mi
Expires: 28 September 2008
Passed - 09 September 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,546 mi
Expires: 08 September 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for MV51VAU?
The MOT expires on 14 March 2026.
What is the tax status of MV51VAU?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 March 2026.
What are the specifications of MV51VAU?
This is a 2001 BMW 3 SERIES in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 1895cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of MV51VAU?
This vehicle produces 190 g/km of CO2 emissions.