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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

LB51 DSOMOT history

LB51 DSO is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 2 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 113,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2025
Mileage
113,318 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 DSO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 DSO was last recorded at 113,318 miles on 22 Nov 2024, 16,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,786 miles · 6 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
16,532 miles
Average per year
4,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,318 miles
  • 2023 – 96,786 miles
  • 2022 – 76,840 miles
  • 2020 – 74,918 miles
  • 2019 – 71,301 miles
  • 2018 – 68,793 miles
  • 2017 – 67,421 miles
  • 2016 – 64,755 miles
  • 2015 – 62,613 miles
  • 2014 – 61,098 miles
  • 2013 – 59,531 miles
  • 2012 – 57,533 miles
  • 2011 – 55,131 miles
  • 2010 – 52,949 miles
  • 2009 – 47,162 miles
  • 2008 – 40,952 miles
  • 2007 – 34,873 miles
  • 2006 – 30,312 miles
  • 2005 – 25,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,318 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • 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))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre Perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre Perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,318 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,318 miles
    Test number
    498694339423
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail113,318 miles (+16,532)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,318 miles
    Test number
    224058784082
    • Repaired at testBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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. Pass96,786 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,786 miles
    Test number
    316510392798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail96,784 miles (+19,944)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,784 miles
    Test number
    412167749711
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass76,840 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    76,840 miles
    Test number
    477944881796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,918 miles (+3,617)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,918 miles
    Test number
    247996101933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,301 miles (+2,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,301 miles
    Test number
    369009904613
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear reg fading at top still readable (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass68,793 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,793 miles
    Test number
    470429287292
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail68,773 miles (+1,352)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,773 miles
    Test number
    406974165006
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass67,421 miles (+115)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,421 miles
    Test number
    404655835859
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail67,306 miles (+2,551)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,306 miles
    Test number
    928782108137
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass64,755 miles (+2,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,755 miles
    Test number
    587669438428
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  13. Pass62,613 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    62,613 miles
    Test number
    914110976732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,098 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,098 miles
    Test number
    217510614331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,065 miles (+1,534)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,065 miles
    Test number
    528540704397
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside 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)

  16. Pass59,531 miles (+1,998)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,531 miles
    Test number
    137115883218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,533 miles (+2,402)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,533 miles
    Test number
    536423402353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,131 miles (+2,182)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,131 miles
    Test number
    538345291293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,949 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,949 miles
    Test number
    454042800421
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront a/roll bar drop links - split gaitors
    • NoteMissing - no. plate bulb lens

  20. Fail52,949 miles (+5,787)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,949 miles
    Test number
    840461700363
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront a/roll bar drop links - split gaitors
    • NoteMissing - no. plate bulb lens

  21. Pass47,162 miles (+6,210)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,162 miles
    Test number
    843321209345
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre

  22. Pass40,952 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    40,952 miles
    Test number
    663603908368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail40,952 miles (+6,079)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,952 miles
    Test number
    440623308327
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass34,873 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,873 miles
    Test number
    332901617338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,849 miles (+4,537)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,849 miles
    Test number
    701769107372
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass30,312 miles (+4,417)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,312 miles
    Test number
    460781506315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass25,895 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    25,895 miles
    Test number
    292465815341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail25,872 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,872 miles
    Test number
    482214715361
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Questions about LB51 DSO

Does LB51 DSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 DSO expired on 21 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 DSO?
The MOT on LB51 DSO expired on 21 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 DSO done?
LB51 DSO was recorded at 113,318 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2024, an average of 4,594 miles a year.
Has LB51 DSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 DSO has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB51 DSO 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 DSO find?
LB51 DSO passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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