BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc
LB51 HRJMOT history
LB51 HRJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 62,303 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 May 2027
- Mileage
- 62,303 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,569 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 HRJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 8 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB51 HRJ was last recorded at 62,303 miles on 1 May 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Jan 2016: 45,024 miles, lower than 46,007 miles on 13 Jan 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 62,258 miles · 28 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 45 miles
- Average per year
- 2,569 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 62,303 miles
- 2025 – 62,258 miles
- 2023 – 62,185 miles
- 2022 – 62,059 miles
- 2021 – 61,989 miles
- 2020 – 60,016 miles
- 2019 – 50,465 miles
- 2018 – 50,371 miles
- 2017 – 47,316 miles
- 2016 – 45,024 miles
- 2014 – 41,905 miles
- 2013 – 36,697 miles
- 2012 – 29,289 miles
- 2011 – 24,921 miles
- 2009 – 16,895 miles
- 2008 – 15,010 miles
- 2006 – 12,528 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass62,303 miles
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022
Damage to rear support straps
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,303 miles (+45)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2027
- Odometer
- 62,303 miles
- Test number
- 665025814595
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass62,258 miles (+73)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2026
- Odometer
- 62,258 miles
- Test number
- 158459208956
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass62,185 miles (+126)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 62,185 miles
- Test number
- 501918301187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,059 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 62,059 miles
- Test number
- 162620705430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,059 miles (+14)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,059 miles
- Test number
- 912707670331
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Fail62,045 miles (+56)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,045 miles
- Test number
- 385474625136
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryDamage to sump guard
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass61,989 miles (+15)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 61,989 miles
- Test number
- 142569863596
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryDamage to rear support straps
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail61,974 miles (+1,958)10 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,974 miles
- Test number
- 663223855624
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDamage to rear support straps
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside front wheelarch trim insecure
Pass60,016 miles (+9,551)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 60,016 miles
- Test number
- 870045478924
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass50,465 miles (+94)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 50,465 miles
- Test number
- 925591212000
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront axle corrosion
- AdvisoryRear axle corrosion
Fail50,371 miles (+3,055)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,371 miles
- Test number
- 424371871524
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber ram corroded
Pass47,316 miles (+2,292)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 47,316 miles
- Test number
- 135424657612
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass45,024 miles (-983)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 45,024 miles
- Test number
- 548984873961
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,007 miles (+4,102)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,007 miles
- Test number
- 361739124891
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothsides (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,905 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 41,905 miles
- Test number
- 509196424329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,905 miles (+5,208)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,905 miles
- Test number
- 826766824337
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass36,697 miles (+3,635)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 36,697 miles
- Test number
- 216678193292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,062 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 33,062 miles
- Test number
- 458133433084
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail33,062 miles (+3,773)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,062 miles
- Test number
- 308881433013
- DangerousNearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,289 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 29,289 miles
- Test number
- 386275762000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,289 miles (+4,368)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,289 miles
- Test number
- 615559052064
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass24,921 miles (+8,026)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 24,921 miles
- Test number
- 629332561090
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass16,895 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 16,895 miles
- Test number
- 791442399019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,895 miles (+1,885)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,895 miles
- Test number
- 323162599095
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass15,010 miles (+2,482)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 15,010 miles
- Test number
- 932177708064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,528 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 12,528 miles
- Test number
- 670459546370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB51 HRJ
- Does LB51 HRJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 HRJ is valid until 27 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 HRJ?
- The MOT on LB51 HRJ is valid until 27 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 HRJ done?
- LB51 HRJ was recorded at 62,303 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 2,569 miles a year.
- Has LB51 HRJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 HRJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB51 HRJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB51 HRJ find?
- LB51 HRJ passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.
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