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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

LB51 DRXMOT history

LB51 DRX is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 149,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
149,002 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 DRX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 DRX was last recorded at 149,002 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 1,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,495 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,507 miles
Average per year
5,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,002 miles
  • 2024 – 147,495 miles
  • 2023 – 141,070 miles
  • 2022 – 129,803 miles
  • 2021 – 113,844 miles
  • 2020 – 111,758 miles
  • 2019 – 100,857 miles
  • 2018 – 92,892 miles
  • 2017 – 81,622 miles
  • 2016 – 75,820 miles
  • 2015 – 72,385 miles
  • 2014 – 68,239 miles
  • 2013 – 63,813 miles
  • 2012 – 60,207 miles
  • 2011 – 57,157 miles
  • 2010 – 53,330 miles
  • 2009 – 49,948 miles
  • 2008 – 45,581 miles
  • 2007 – 39,989 miles
  • 2006 – 33,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,002 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded just after flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both coil springs on lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,002 miles (+1,507)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    149,002 miles
    Test number
    836730144721
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded just after flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both coil springs on lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass147,495 miles (+6,425)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    147,495 miles
    Test number
    229816778695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    141,070 miles
    Test number
    167909012524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail141,070 miles (+11,267)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,070 miles
    Test number
    869411374542
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  5. Pass129,803 miles (+15,959)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    129,803 miles
    Test number
    862814472648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,844 miles (+2,086)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,844 miles
    Test number
    283725044616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,758 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    111,758 miles
    Test number
    756307246567
    • 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))

  8. Fail111,758 miles (+10,901)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,758 miles
    Test number
    524714451562
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))

  9. Pass100,857 miles (+7,965)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,857 miles
    Test number
    491327977474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,892 miles (+11,270)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,892 miles
    Test number
    352848095262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,622 miles (+5,802)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,622 miles
    Test number
    204463890884
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush n/s & o/s (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass75,820 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,820 miles
    Test number
    213859458607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,385 miles (+4,146)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,385 miles
    Test number
    729400276531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,239 miles (+4,426)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,239 miles
    Test number
    348600604355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,813 miles (+3,606)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,813 miles
    Test number
    428653403456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,207 miles (+3,050)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    60,207 miles
    Test number
    318932392297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,157 miles (+3,827)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,157 miles
    Test number
    358171901337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,330 miles
    Test number
    372035100377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,330 miles (+3,382)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,330 miles
    Test number
    550112000390
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass49,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    49,948 miles
    Test number
    411800109334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,945 miles (+4,364)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,945 miles
    Test number
    900930509355
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass45,581 miles (+5,592)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,581 miles
    Test number
    433071008369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,989 miles (+5,996)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,989 miles
    Test number
    281518197271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    33,993 miles
    Test number
    304789196447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB51 DRX

Does LB51 DRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 DRX is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 DRX?
The MOT on LB51 DRX is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 DRX done?
LB51 DRX was recorded at 149,002 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 5,950 miles a year.
Has LB51 DRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 DRX has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB51 DRX 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 DRX find?
LB51 DRX passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 8 more.

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