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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

LB51 EUJMOT history

LB51 EUJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 180,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2026
Mileage
180,927 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 EUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB51 EUJ was last recorded at 180,927 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,902 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
3,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,927 miles
  • 2025 – 180,902 miles
  • 2024 – 180,884 miles
  • 2023 – 180,842 miles
  • 2021 – 180,782 miles
  • 2019 – 178,451 miles
  • 2018 – 177,945 miles
  • 2017 – 175,295 miles
  • 2016 – 172,289 miles
  • 2015 – 167,340 miles
  • 2014 – 162,548 miles
  • 2013 – 155,514 miles
  • 2012 – 149,217 miles
  • 2011 – 149,205 miles
  • 2010 – 145,365 miles
  • 2009 – 140,233 miles
  • 2008 – 135,899 miles
  • 2007 – 129,128 miles
  • 2006 – 124,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail180,927 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front shock corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front shocks corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

What MOT failures 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 has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail180,927 miles (+25)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,927 miles
    Test number
    208718317311
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass180,902 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    180,902 miles
    Test number
    136369026828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass180,884 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    180,884 miles
    Test number
    539207767565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass180,842 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    180,842 miles
    Test number
    954108863626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass180,782 miles (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    180,782 miles
    Test number
    825310809741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass178,984 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    178,984 miles
    Test number
    425387914791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass178,451 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    178,451 miles
    Test number
    872524209894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass177,945 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    177,945 miles
    Test number
    585060364753
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail177,945 miles (+2,650)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,945 miles
    Test number
    862000389570
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass175,295 miles (+3,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    175,295 miles
    Test number
    603640134715
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass172,289 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    172,289 miles
    Test number
    395280986040
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail172,289 miles (+4,949)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,289 miles
    Test number
    548586069593
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass167,340 miles (+4,792)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    167,340 miles
    Test number
    975584214463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass162,548 miles (+7,034)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    162,548 miles
    Test number
    757487794288
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass155,514 miles (+6,297)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    155,514 miles
    Test number
    335366693484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass149,217 miles (+12)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    149,217 miles
    Test number
    545344382242
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll 4 brake discs slightly corroded.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on limit!
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass149,205 miles (+3,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    149,205 miles
    Test number
    125218421383
    • 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)

  18. Pass145,365 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    145,365 miles
    Test number
    633716520359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass140,233 miles (+4,334)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    140,233 miles
    Test number
    224428769280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass135,899 miles (+6,771)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    135,899 miles
    Test number
    910900878237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass129,128 miles (+4,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    129,128 miles
    Test number
    573425467234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass124,917 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    124,917 miles
    Test number
    454486246405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail124,861 miles (+9,357)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,861 miles
    Test number
    781690746372
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass115,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    115,504 miles
    Test number
    374090716124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail115,504 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,504 miles
    Test number
    480580916171
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB51 EUJ

Does LB51 EUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 EUJ expired on 28 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 EUJ?
The MOT on LB51 EUJ expired on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 EUJ done?
LB51 EUJ was recorded at 180,927 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 3,309 miles a year.
Has LB51 EUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 EUJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 EUJ 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 EUJ find?
LB51 EUJ failed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 4 major defects and 10 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside front headlamp aim too low, and 11 more.

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