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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,995 cc

LB51 BXSMOT history

LB51 BXS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 165,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2023
Mileage
165,287 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 BXS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 BXS was last recorded at 165,287 miles on 3 Feb 2022, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,254 miles · 27 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
5,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 165,287 miles
  • 2020 – 165,131 miles
  • 2019 – 159,290 miles
  • 2018 – 157,790 miles
  • 2017 – 154,264 miles
  • 2016 – 150,856 miles
  • 2015 – 149,198 miles
  • 2014 – 147,177 miles
  • 2013 – 145,110 miles
  • 2012 – 142,977 miles
  • 2011 – 140,180 miles
  • 2010 – 131,820 miles
  • 2009 – 114,511 miles
  • 2008 – 99,969 miles
  • 2007 – 87,430 miles
  • 2006 – 72,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,287 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand-brake lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inside edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,287 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    165,287 miles
    Test number
    520482590182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand-brake low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail165,254 miles (+123)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,254 miles
    Test number
    872810284936
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand-brake low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass165,131 miles (+5,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    165,131 miles
    Test number
    739179354668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking

  4. Pass159,290 miles (+1,500)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    159,290 miles
    Test number
    862771480867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass157,790 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    157,790 miles
    Test number
    267978188761
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Fail157,766 miles (+3,502)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,766 miles
    Test number
    293384933989
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass154,264 miles (+3,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    154,264 miles
    Test number
    917316358768
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass150,856 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    150,856 miles
    Test number
    577250551955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail150,856 miles (+1,658)10 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,856 miles
    Test number
    776250312759
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shock absorber stem heavily corroded and weakened

  10. Pass149,198 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    149,198 miles
    Test number
    527002795043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail149,181 miles (+2,004)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,181 miles
    Test number
    397746785000
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass147,177 miles (+38)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    147,177 miles
    Test number
    426967104151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOff-side front brake binding on slightly
    • NoteOff-side front tyre side wall cracking

  13. Fail147,139 miles (+2,029)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,139 miles
    Test number
    508810104113
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOff-side front brake binding on slightly
    • NoteOff-side front tyre side wall cracking

  14. Pass145,110 miles (+2,133)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    145,110 miles
    Test number
    217366003484
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting bracket broken

  15. Pass142,977 miles (+2,797)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    142,977 miles
    Test number
    616345472055
    • NoteO/s front brake binding on slightly

  16. Pass140,180 miles (+8,360)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    140,180 miles
    Test number
    945088981039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass131,820 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    131,820 miles
    Test number
    431458680005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail131,555 miles (+17,044)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,555 miles
    Test number
    714983080039
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass114,511 miles (+14,542)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    114,511 miles
    Test number
    794951099089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,969 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    99,969 miles
    Test number
    920168178008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail99,933 miles (+12,503)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,933 miles
    Test number
    571737678032
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass87,430 miles (+14,791)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    87,430 miles
    Test number
    342102207173
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass72,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    72,639 miles
    Test number
    221822106451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 BXS

Does LB51 BXS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 BXS expired on 2 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 BXS?
The MOT on LB51 BXS expired on 2 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 BXS done?
LB51 BXS was recorded at 165,287 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2022, an average of 5,859 miles a year.
Has LB51 BXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 BXS has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 BXS 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 LB51 BXS find?
LB51 BXS passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre cracked; nearside rear hand-brake low; nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge, and 1 more.

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