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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,995 cc

LB51 DUVMOT history

LB51 DUV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 130,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
130,790 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 DUV
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
23 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 DUV was last recorded at 130,790 miles on 11 May 2026, 2,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,274 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,516 miles
Average per year
4,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,790 miles
  • 2025 – 128,274 miles
  • 2024 – 124,230 miles
  • 2023 – 121,052 miles
  • 2022 – 118,171 miles
  • 2021 – 115,406 miles
  • 2020 – 112,723 miles
  • 2019 – 106,681 miles
  • 2017 – 101,311 miles
  • 2016 – 94,870 miles
  • 2015 – 87,972 miles
  • 2014 – 79,107 miles
  • 2013 – 70,460 miles
  • 2012 – 62,969 miles
  • 2011 – 59,578 miles
  • 2010 – 54,531 miles
  • 2009 – 50,736 miles
  • 2008 – 48,751 miles
  • 2007 – 42,408 miles
  • 2006 – 36,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,790 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fittedRecorded at 5 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,790 miles (+2,516)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    130,790 miles
    Test number
    990733676716
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Pass128,274 miles (+4,044)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    128,274 miles
    Test number
    275910016342
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass124,230 miles (+3,178)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    124,230 miles
    Test number
    428791416152
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass121,052 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    121,052 miles
    Test number
    154718770123
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Fail121,051 miles (+2,880)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,051 miles
    Test number
    184193522465
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass118,171 miles (+2,765)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    118,171 miles
    Test number
    534187933885
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Pass115,406 miles (+2,683)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    115,406 miles
    Test number
    812258545127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,723 miles (+6,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,723 miles
    Test number
    897584374401
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass106,681 miles (+5,370)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    106,681 miles
    Test number
    632673062935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,311 miles (+6,441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,311 miles
    Test number
    871119438666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing from inside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass94,870 miles (+6,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,870 miles
    Test number
    863561697085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leaking

  12. Pass87,972 miles (+8,865)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,972 miles
    Test number
    948045222323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,107 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,107 miles
    Test number
    818872374251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,769 miles (+8,309)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,769 miles
    Test number
    377470464435
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass70,460 miles (+282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    70,460 miles
    Test number
    889724363291
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail70,178 miles (+7,209)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,178 miles
    Test number
    647445653226
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass62,969 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,969 miles
    Test number
    146950162181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,578 miles (+5,047)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,578 miles
    Test number
    307262441249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,531 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,531 miles
    Test number
    922102330259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,736 miles (+1,985)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,736 miles
    Test number
    944205819268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,751 miles (+6,343)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,751 miles
    Test number
    210198198124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    42,408 miles
    Test number
    202715767489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,408 miles (+5,972)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,408 miles
    Test number
    302265867182
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass36,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,436 miles
    Test number
    313759716189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 DUV

Does LB51 DUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 DUV is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 DUV?
The MOT on LB51 DUV is valid until 10 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 DUV done?
LB51 DUV was recorded at 130,790 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 4,710 miles a year.
Has LB51 DUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 DUV has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB51 DUV 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 DUV find?
LB51 DUV passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside windscreen wiper blade defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; parking brake lever has little reserve travel, and 3 more.

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