BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc
LB51 MLKMOT history
LB51 MLK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 183,048 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 183,048 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,949 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 MLK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 28 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB51 MLK was last recorded at 183,048 miles on 6 Mar 2025, 5,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Jul 2022: 177,892 miles, lower than 177,899 miles on 13 Jul 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 177,892 miles · 26 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,156 miles
- Average per year
- 5,949 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 183,048 miles
- 2022 – 177,892 miles
- 2020 – 163,623 miles
- 2019 – 157,682 miles
- 2018 – 153,940 miles
- 2017 – 150,681 miles
- 2016 – 145,886 miles
- 2015 – 141,753 miles
- 2014 – 136,627 miles
- 2013 – 130,791 miles
- 2012 – 125,798 miles
- 2011 – 120,927 miles
- 2010 – 117,087 miles
- 2009 – 112,755 miles
- 2008 – 107,712 miles
- 2007 – 91,713 miles
- 2006 – 70,992 miles
What the latest MOT found
PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 305610175354
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FailMileage not read1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 376213642448
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass183,048 miles (+5,156)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 183,048 miles
- Test number
- 283200584853
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass177,892 miles (-7)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 177,892 miles
- Test number
- 242653114297
- 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll rear seats, buckles and seatbelts removed at time of test
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
Fail177,899 miles (+14,276)3 dangerous12 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,899 miles
- Test number
- 887853757666
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass163,623 miles (+5,941)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 163,623 miles
- Test number
- 265169851243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,682 miles (+3,742)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 157,682 miles
- Test number
- 697047407402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,940 miles (+3,259)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 153,940 miles
- Test number
- 663495408715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,681 miles (+4,795)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 150,681 miles
- Test number
- 507670401943
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass145,886 miles (+4,133)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2017
- Odometer
- 145,886 miles
- Test number
- 506653690499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,753 miles (+5,126)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2016
- Odometer
- 141,753 miles
- Test number
- 137187705128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,627 miles (+5,836)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2015
- Odometer
- 136,627 miles
- Test number
- 187956904151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,791 miles (+4,993)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 130,791 miles
- Test number
- 297236703135
- NoteN/s/f brake binding slight
Pass125,798 miles (+4,871)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 125,798 miles
- Test number
- 888543602138
- 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)
- NoteN/s/r and o/s/r inner tyre walls poor
- NoteN/s/r hand brake efficency poor
Pass120,927 miles (+3,840)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2012
- Odometer
- 120,927 miles
- Test number
- 749201501137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass117,087 miles (+4,332)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2011
- Odometer
- 117,087 miles
- Test number
- 312782510106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,755 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2010
- Odometer
- 112,755 miles
- Test number
- 122461919159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,746 miles (+5,034)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,746 miles
- Test number
- 381896309131
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass107,712 miles (+15,999)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2009
- Odometer
- 107,712 miles
- Test number
- 292797708113
- NoteBrake pad light on
Pass91,713 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2008
- Odometer
- 91,713 miles
- Test number
- 791070837165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,712 miles (+20,720)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,712 miles
- Test number
- 183390137131
- FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- NoteFull beam tell tale
Pass70,992 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2007
- Odometer
- 70,992 miles
- Test number
- 212675626454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB51 MLK
- Does LB51 MLK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 MLK is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 MLK?
- The MOT on LB51 MLK is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB51 MLK done?
- LB51 MLK was recorded at 183,048 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2025, an average of 5,949 miles a year.
- Has LB51 MLK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 MLK has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB51 MLK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jul 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB51 MLK find?
- LB51 MLK passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front coolant leak; central front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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