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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

LB51 HTAMOT history

LB51 HTA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
99,651 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 HTA
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
21 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 HTA was last recorded at 99,651 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 3,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,213 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,438 miles
Average per year
3,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,651 miles
  • 2025 – 96,213 miles
  • 2024 – 94,613 miles
  • 2023 – 91,524 miles
  • 2022 – 88,702 miles
  • 2019 – 84,988 miles
  • 2018 – 80,481 miles
  • 2017 – 74,183 miles
  • 2016 – 68,056 miles
  • 2015 – 65,014 miles
  • 2014 – 60,943 miles
  • 2013 – 57,583 miles
  • 2012 – 55,017 miles
  • 2011 – 50,085 miles
  • 2010 – 44,844 miles
  • 2009 – 38,577 miles
  • 2008 – 33,260 miles
  • 2007 – 27,632 miles
  • 2006 – 21,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,651 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear tyre has got cracks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,651 miles (+3,438)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    99,651 miles
    Test number
    285183726976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,213 miles (+1,600)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    96,213 miles
    Test number
    105304550823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,613 miles (+3,089)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,613 miles
    Test number
    217862624035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,524 miles (+2,822)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,524 miles
    Test number
    665691426397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,702 miles
    Test number
    338846112532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,702 miles (+3,714)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,702 miles
    Test number
    601611146341
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

  7. Pass84,988 miles (+4,507)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,988 miles
    Test number
    300549531323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass80,481 miles (+6,298)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,481 miles
    Test number
    278262013188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,183 miles (+240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,183 miles
    Test number
    903414431139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has got cracks

  10. Fail73,943 miles (+5,887)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,943 miles
    Test number
    937312799428
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has got cracks

  11. Pass68,056 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,056 miles
    Test number
    431216534087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,014 miles (+4,071)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,014 miles
    Test number
    399298565127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,943 miles (+3,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,943 miles
    Test number
    296573544159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass57,583 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,583 miles
    Test number
    775538353187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,392 miles (+2,375)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,392 miles
    Test number
    375963443185
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass55,017 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,017 miles
    Test number
    517876742137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,951 miles (+4,866)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,951 miles
    Test number
    217368932458
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  18. Pass50,085 miles (+5,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,085 miles
    Test number
    747246421115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass44,844 miles (+6,267)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,844 miles
    Test number
    210396220140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWasher output low

  20. Pass38,577 miles (+5,317)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,577 miles
    Test number
    864211619123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,260 miles (+5,628)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,260 miles
    Test number
    653850728172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvisefront and rear brake pads to be checked
    • NoteSeveral small chips in screen

  22. Pass27,632 miles (+6,144)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,632 miles
    Test number
    634299627149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,488 miles
    Test number
    843630236182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 HTA

Does LB51 HTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 HTA is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 HTA?
The MOT on LB51 HTA is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 HTA done?
LB51 HTA was recorded at 99,651 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 3,924 miles a year.
Has LB51 HTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 HTA has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 HTA 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 HTA find?
LB51 HTA passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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