BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
LB51 HPFMOT history
LB51 HPF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 176,163 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 176,163 mi
- At MOT on 27 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,431 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 HPF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB51 HPF was last recorded at 176,163 miles on 27 Sept 2024, 7,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 168,983 miles · 4 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,180 miles
- Average per year
- 7,431 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 176,163 miles
- 2023 – 168,983 miles
- 2022 – 165,347 miles
- 2021 – 158,162 miles
- 2020 – 152,144 miles
- 2019 – 137,354 miles
- 2018 – 132,022 miles
- 2017 – 129,773 miles
- 2016 – 125,553 miles
- 2015 – 115,438 miles
- 2013 – 113,001 miles
- 2012 – 104,905 miles
- 2011 – 84,417 miles
- 2010 – 82,213 miles
- 2009 – 72,689 miles
- 2008 – 61,705 miles
- 2007 – 53,580 miles
- 2006 – 45,113 miles
- 2005 – 35,974 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,163 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Fuel cap seal deteriorated
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer ball joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer ball joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,163 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 176,163 miles
- Test number
- 823673770597
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail176,163 miles (+7,180)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,163 miles
- Test number
- 516150354026
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass168,983 miles (+3,636)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 168,983 miles
- Test number
- 866255537274
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,347 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 165,347 miles
- Test number
- 418757514307
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
Fail165,347 miles (+7,185)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,347 miles
- Test number
- 644846033419
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
Pass158,162 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 158,162 miles
- Test number
- 285941552665
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer ball joint mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
Fail158,162 miles (+6,018)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,162 miles
- Test number
- 101799728754
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer ball joint mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
Pass152,144 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 152,144 miles
- Test number
- 842285662478
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn of tread inner edges
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
Fail152,143 miles (+14,789)5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,143 miles
- Test number
- 231201198610
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn of tread inner edges
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
Pass137,354 miles (+5,332)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 137,354 miles
- Test number
- 625196898671
- 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 Nail In Tread Pattern (5.2.3 (e))
Pass132,022 miles (+2,249)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 132,022 miles
- Test number
- 419290176410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,773 miles (+4,220)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 129,773 miles
- Test number
- 733344663775
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryNsf and osf wish bone rubber bush
- AdvisoryNsr still brake pipe slight corrosion
- AdvisorySill coverd
- AdvisoryUnder try fitted
Pass125,553 miles (+10,115)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 125,553 miles
- Test number
- 875309624053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,438 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 115,438 miles
- Test number
- 615906055164
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake warning light on dash
- NoteOil leak
Fail115,438 miles (+2,437)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,438 miles
- Test number
- 695696655166
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake warning light on dash
- NoteOil leak
Pass113,001 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 113,001 miles
- Test number
- 178808733331
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail113,001 miles (+8,096)1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,001 miles
- Test number
- 225828133389
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass104,905 miles (+20,488)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 104,905 miles
- Test number
- 509619412302
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass84,417 miles (+2,204)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 84,417 miles
- Test number
- 467633631494
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass82,213 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 82,213 miles
- Test number
- 734138620376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,213 miles (+9,524)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,213 miles
- Test number
- 951228120385
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,689 miles (+10,984)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 72,689 miles
- Test number
- 411909729406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,705 miles2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,705 miles
- Test number
- 703893628392
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Pass61,705 miles (+8,125)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 61,705 miles
- Test number
- 722913928375
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Pass53,580 miles (+8,467)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 53,580 miles
- Test number
- 610076327349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,113 miles (+9,139)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 45,113 miles
- Test number
- 740613136360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,974 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 35,974 miles
- Test number
- 800459915326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB51 HPF
- Does LB51 HPF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB51 HPF expired on 6 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 HPF?
- The MOT on LB51 HPF expired on 6 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB51 HPF done?
- LB51 HPF was recorded at 176,163 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2024, an average of 7,431 miles a year.
- Has LB51 HPF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 HPF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB51 HPF 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 HPF find?
- LB51 HPF passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit; oil leak, but not excessive.
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