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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

LB51 ERUMOT history

LB51 ERU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 84,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
84,267 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 ERU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 ERU was last recorded at 84,267 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,267 miles · 13 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,267 miles
  • 2025 – 80,907 miles
  • 2024 – 76,386 miles
  • 2023 – 68,672 miles
  • 2022 – 66,766 miles
  • 2021 – 62,439 miles
  • 2020 – 58,203 miles
  • 2019 – 54,026 miles
  • 2017 – 52,747 miles
  • 2016 – 51,221 miles
  • 2015 – 50,019 miles
  • 2014 – 46,896 miles
  • 2013 – 44,901 miles
  • 2011 – 37,645 miles
  • 2009 – 31,208 miles
  • 2008 – 27,426 miles
  • 2006 – 26,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,267 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device is heavily peished - within MOT limitsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear differential Bushes/Mounts are perishing - within MOT limitsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Both front inner wheel arches badly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both side skirts damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front brake hoses cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Ns body badly damaged + osf grille missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,267 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    84,267 miles
    Test number
    103843972425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device is heavily peished - within MOT limits
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential Bushes/Mounts are perishing - within MOT limits

  2. Fail84,267 miles (+3,360)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,267 miles
    Test number
    767481487314
    • DangerousNearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both nearside and offside not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device is heavily peished - within MOT limits
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential Bushes/Mounts are perishing - within MOT limits

  3. Pass80,907 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,907 miles
    Test number
    218341161122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail80,906 miles (+4,520)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,906 miles
    Test number
    692141126004
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass76,386 miles (+143)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    76,386 miles
    Test number
    284214061019
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arches badly damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth side skirts damaged
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses cracking
    • AdvisoryNs body badly damaged + osf grille missing
    • AdvisoryNsr light units damaged
    • AdvisoryNsr pads on limit
    • AdvisoryOsf + nsr tyre side walls damaged
    • AdvisorySlight play rack ns

  6. Fail76,243 miles (+7,571)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,243 miles
    Test number
    300781619016
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorProp shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arches badly damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth side skirts damaged
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses cracking
    • AdvisoryNs body badly damaged + osf grille missing
    • AdvisoryNsr light units damaged
    • AdvisoryNsr pads on limit
    • AdvisoryOsf + nsr tyre side walls damaged
    • AdvisorySlight play rack ns

  7. Pass68,672 miles (+193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    68,672 miles
    Test number
    215978960575
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyer low

  8. Fail68,479 miles (+1,713)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,479 miles
    Test number
    645152767315
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS/TC/ BRAKE PAD WARNING/TPMS (1.6 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass66,766 miles (+4,327)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,766 miles
    Test number
    710285123173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,439 miles (+4,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    62,439 miles
    Test number
    724018444257
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low

  11. Pass58,203 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    58,203 miles
    Test number
    872534174472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,202 miles (+4,176)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,202 miles
    Test number
    228886932976
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass54,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    54,026 miles
    Test number
    945417872441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,026 miles (+1,279)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,026 miles
    Test number
    438583622483
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass52,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,747 miles
    Test number
    364953315890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,747 miles (+1,526)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,747 miles
    Test number
    402691056254
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass51,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    51,221 miles
    Test number
    446862033367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,221 miles (+1,202)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,221 miles
    Test number
    161087003004
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass50,019 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,019 miles
    Test number
    295989155177
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth number plate lamp lens missing

  20. Fail50,019 miles (+3,123)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,019 miles
    Test number
    817947955166
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth number plate lamp lens missing

  21. Pass46,896 miles1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,896 miles
    Test number
    166607844183
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre inner wall cracked
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail46,896 miles (+1,995)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,896 miles
    Test number
    226217244110
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre inner wall cracked
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass44,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,901 miles
    Test number
    318453723158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,901 miles (+7,256)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,901 miles
    Test number
    396192623182
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  25. Pass37,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,645 miles
    Test number
    788240341182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,645 miles (+6,437)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,645 miles
    Test number
    478090841168
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Fail31,208 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,208 miles
    Test number
    130948649196
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass31,208 miles (+3,782)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,208 miles
    Test number
    192448849108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass27,426 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,426 miles
    Test number
    273813798017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail26,976 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,976 miles
    Test number
    174327256179
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass26,976 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,976 miles
    Test number
    731567456150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB51 ERU

Does LB51 ERU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 ERU is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 ERU?
The MOT on LB51 ERU is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 ERU done?
LB51 ERU was recorded at 84,267 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 2,850 miles a year.
Has LB51 ERU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 ERU has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 ERU 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 ERU find?
LB51 ERU passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside; fuel cap sealing device is heavily peished - within mot limits; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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