
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc
LB51 BYKMOT history
LB51 BYK is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 87,068 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 May 2027
- Mileage
- 87,068 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,618 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 BYK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 9 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB51 BYK was last recorded at 87,068 miles on 8 May 2026, 4,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 82,069 miles · 12 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,999 miles
- Average per year
- 3,618 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,068 miles
- 2025 – 82,069 miles
- 2024 – 81,796 miles
- 2022 – 78,776 miles
- 2021 – 73,154 miles
- 2020 – 68,287 miles
- 2019 – 63,910 miles
- 2018 – 59,576 miles
- 2017 – 56,332 miles
- 2016 – 51,923 miles
- 2015 – 47,548 miles
- 2014 – 43,950 miles
- 2013 – 40,437 miles
- 2012 – 36,130 miles
- 2011 – 32,170 miles
- 2010 – 27,601 miles
- 2009 – 22,959 miles
- 2008 – 21,035 miles
- 2007 – 19,111 miles
- 2006 – 16,401 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,068 miles (+4,999)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2027
- Odometer
- 87,068 miles
- Test number
- 916060655556
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,069 miles (+273)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2026
- Odometer
- 82,069 miles
- Test number
- 538746946237
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass81,796 miles (+3,020)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 81,796 miles
- Test number
- 920494895877
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STARTING TO CRACK (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STARTING TO CRACK (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass78,776 miles (+5,622)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 78,776 miles
- Test number
- 411713025196
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,154 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 73,154 miles
- Test number
- 243264989652
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail73,153 miles (+4,866)5 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,153 miles
- Test number
- 874275952759
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,287 miles (+223)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 68,287 miles
- Test number
- 840170501857
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre obviously underinflated causing uneven wear. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail68,064 miles (+4,154)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,064 miles
- Test number
- 673890688984
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre obviously underinflated causing uneven wear. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass63,910 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 63,910 miles
- Test number
- 758617836232
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
Fail63,906 miles (+4,330)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,906 miles
- Test number
- 581753903599
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
Pass59,576 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 59,576 miles
- Test number
- 567728675814
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail59,575 miles (+3,243)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,575 miles
- Test number
- 910437916190
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass56,332 miles (+4,409)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 56,332 miles
- Test number
- 640843101696
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass51,923 miles (+99)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 51,923 miles
- Test number
- 261370363289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished and wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryDrivers seatbelt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Fail51,824 miles (+4,276)1 failure8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,824 miles
- Test number
- 340988892133
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished and wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryDrivers seatbelt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Pass47,548 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 47,548 miles
- Test number
- 804951685826
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints (under load)
- AdvisoryPower steering reservoir and hose damp
Fail47,544 miles (+3,594)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,544 miles
- Test number
- 466586997189
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints (under load)
- AdvisoryPower steering reservoir and hose damp
Pass43,950 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 43,950 miles
- Test number
- 838961394227
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail43,950 miles (+3,513)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,950 miles
- Test number
- 239251194259
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass40,437 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 40,437 miles
- Test number
- 145029593282
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail40,437 miles (+4,307)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,437 miles
- Test number
- 535418093260
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass36,130 miles (+3,960)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 36,130 miles
- Test number
- 537279092240
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass32,170 miles (+4,569)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 32,170 miles
- Test number
- 898070181279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,601 miles (+4,642)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 27,601 miles
- Test number
- 924338790201
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,959 miles (+1,924)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 22,959 miles
- Test number
- 690821689243
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear tyre cracking on tread and side wall
Pass21,035 miles (+1,924)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 21,035 miles
- Test number
- 354848388232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,111 miles (+2,710)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 19,111 miles
- Test number
- 811053007348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,401 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 16,401 miles
- Test number
- 583408896230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB51 BYK
- Does LB51 BYK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 BYK is valid until 11 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 BYK?
- The MOT on LB51 BYK is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB51 BYK done?
- LB51 BYK was recorded at 87,068 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 3,618 miles a year.
- Has LB51 BYK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 BYK has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on LB51 BYK 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 BYK find?
- LB51 BYK passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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