
BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc
LB51 HTLMOT history
LB51 HTL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 137,296 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 137,296 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,752 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 HTL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 21 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB51 HTL was last recorded at 137,296 miles on 5 Jul 2023, 34,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 102,972 miles · 3 Jul 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 34,324 miles
- Average per year
- 5,752 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 137,296 miles
- 2020 – 102,972 miles
- 2019 – 99,957 miles
- 2018 – 97,110 miles
- 2016 – 93,891 miles
- 2015 – 90,574 miles
- 2014 – 85,367 miles
- 2013 – 79,096 miles
- 2012 – 73,864 miles
- 2011 – 69,513 miles
- 2010 – 65,019 miles
- 2009 – 60,375 miles
- 2008 – 55,853 miles
- 2007 – 48,876 miles
- 2006 – 37,212 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Full MOT history
17 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,296 miles (+34,324)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 137,296 miles
- Test number
- 541518640604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,972 miles (+3,015)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 102,972 miles
- Test number
- 193082633658
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass99,957 miles (+2,847)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 99,957 miles
- Test number
- 512681656279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,110 miles (+3,219)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 97,110 miles
- Test number
- 895555173134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,891 miles (+3,317)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 93,891 miles
- Test number
- 831286302913
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,574 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 90,574 miles
- Test number
- 439879575003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,574 miles (+5,207)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,574 miles
- Test number
- 475518575001
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine light on
- NoteOil on min
Pass85,367 miles (+6,271)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 85,367 miles
- Test number
- 108158244487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,096 miles (+5,232)8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 79,096 miles
- Test number
- 376913733095
- NoteFront brake discs starting to rust
- NoteFront lower suspension wishbones inner rear mounting bushes and front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement
- NoteFront wiper blade rubbers starting to split
- NoteOffside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust
- NotePower steering pipes/ reservoir damp- no leak
- NoteRear brake discs starting to wear
- NoteRear brake pads wearing low
- NoteRear metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust
Pass73,864 miles (+19)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 73,864 miles
- Test number
- 578837332011
- NoteFront brake discs starting to rust
- NoteFront lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes and front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement
- NoteHandbrake performance slightly low
- NotePower steering pipes/ reservoir slightly damp
- NoteRear brake discs starting to wear
- NoteRear number plate starting to discolour
Fail73,845 miles (+4,332)1 failure7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,845 miles
- Test number
- 519464132018
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake discs starting to rust
- NoteFront lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes and front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement
- NoteHandbrake performance slightly low
- NoteNearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm
- NotePower steering pipes/ reservoir slightly damp
- NoteRear brake discs starting to wear
- NoteRear number plate starting to discolour
Pass69,513 miles (+4,494)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 69,513 miles
- Test number
- 705159121009
- NoteNearside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm
- NoteOffside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm
Pass65,019 miles (+4,644)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 65,019 miles
- Test number
- 580267430034
- NoteBoth rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour
- NoteOffside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm
Pass60,375 miles (+4,522)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 60,375 miles
- Test number
- 530048039002
- NoteFront number plate starting to discolour
- NoteRear indicator bulbs starting to discolour
Pass55,853 miles (+6,977)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 55,853 miles
- Test number
- 563080748012
- NoteFront brake pads wearing low
- NoteFront number plate starting to discolour
- NoteFront tyres sidewalls small cuts
Pass48,876 miles (+11,664)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 48,876 miles
- Test number
- 764254537021
- NoteNearside rear tyre tread worn to legal limit
Pass37,212 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 37,212 miles
- Test number
- 951610046073
- NoteFront wiper blades smearing slightly.
- NoteNearside front tyre has deep cuts in tread but not down to cords.
- NoteNearside front tyre has slight outer side wall damage.
- NoteOffside front tyre has slight outer side wall damage.
Questions about LB51 HTL
- Does LB51 HTL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB51 HTL expired on 4 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 HTL?
- The MOT on LB51 HTL expired on 4 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB51 HTL done?
- LB51 HTL was recorded at 137,296 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2023, an average of 5,752 miles a year.
- Has LB51 HTL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 HTL has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2015.
- Has the mileage on LB51 HTL 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 HTL find?
- LB51 HTL passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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