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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

LB51 BYPMOT history

LB51 BYP is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 231,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2023
Mileage
231,340 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2023
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 BYP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB51 BYP was last recorded at 231,340 miles on 23 Jan 2023, 6,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,101 miles · 25 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
6,239 miles
Average per year
11,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 231,340 miles
  • 2022 – 225,101 miles
  • 2021 – 213,980 miles
  • 2020 – 197,213 miles
  • 2019 – 175,179 miles
  • 2018 – 155,842 miles
  • 2016 – 153,661 miles
  • 2014 – 137,503 miles
  • 2013 – 126,867 miles
  • 2012 – 118,758 miles
  • 2011 – 106,981 miles
  • 2010 – 94,501 miles
  • 2009 – 81,461 miles
  • 2008 – 72,054 miles
  • 2007 – 63,595 miles
  • 2006 – 51,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail231,340 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail231,340 miles (+6,239)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,340 miles
    Test number
    878181501463
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass225,101 miles (+11,121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    225,101 miles
    Test number
    179067589114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass213,980 miles (+16,767)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    213,980 miles
    Test number
    223283092861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass197,213 miles (+22,034)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    197,213 miles
    Test number
    443471915558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass175,179 miles (+19,337)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    175,179 miles
    Test number
    328051504321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass155,842 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    155,842 miles
    Test number
    928806174843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass153,661 miles (+10,374)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    153,661 miles
    Test number
    380161682663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass143,287 miles (+5,784)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    143,287 miles
    Test number
    592908649921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,503 miles (+10,636)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    137,503 miles
    Test number
    517881934345
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass126,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    126,867 miles
    Test number
    299875343370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail126,867 miles (+8,109)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,867 miles
    Test number
    137604843398
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass118,758 miles (+11,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    118,758 miles
    Test number
    825622042386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass106,981 miles (+12,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    106,981 miles
    Test number
    437069531488
    • 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)

  14. Pass94,501 miles (+13,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    94,501 miles
    Test number
    973478020369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass81,461 miles (+9,407)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,461 miles
    Test number
    364483649344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,054 miles (+8,459)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    72,054 miles
    Test number
    280687548378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,595 miles (+12,028)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    63,595 miles
    Test number
    751103687244
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall damaged
    • NoteSlight play in both front swivel rear bushs and ball joints

  18. Pass51,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    51,567 miles
    Test number
    653646776284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 BYP

Does LB51 BYP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 BYP expired on 24 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 BYP?
The MOT on LB51 BYP expired on 24 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 BYP done?
LB51 BYP was recorded at 231,340 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2023, an average of 11,025 miles a year.
Has LB51 BYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 BYP has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB51 BYP 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 BYP find?
LB51 BYP failed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2023 with 2 major defects: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor.

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