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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

LB51 NTOMOT history

LB51 NTO is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 29 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 57,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2025
Mileage
57,321 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 NTO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 NTO was last recorded at 57,321 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 1,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,083 miles · 26 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,238 miles
Average per year
2,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 57,321 miles
  • 2023 – 56,083 miles
  • 2022 – 54,309 miles
  • 2019 – 53,959 miles
  • 2017 – 52,258 miles
  • 2014 – 50,242 miles
  • 2013 – 48,591 miles
  • 2012 – 45,985 miles
  • 2011 – 41,771 miles
  • 2009 – 34,872 miles
  • 2008 – 29,324 miles
  • 2007 – 24,806 miles
  • 2006 – 18,176 miles
  • 2005 – 12,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,321 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,321 miles (+1,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,321 miles
    Test number
    299467444441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass56,083 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    56,083 miles
    Test number
    437252003675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail56,045 miles (+1,736)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,045 miles
    Test number
    686198853688
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass54,309 miles (+350)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    54,309 miles
    Test number
    514615490111
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass53,959 miles (+1,701)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,959 miles
    Test number
    936211708311
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass52,258 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,258 miles
    Test number
    288003189443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  7. Fail52,258 miles (+2,016)10 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,258 miles
    Test number
    559005887173
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentral Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front - rear at rear (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  8. Pass50,242 miles (+85)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,242 miles
    Test number
    548409754068
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle waxed

  9. Fail50,157 miles (+1,566)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,157 miles
    Test number
    828296654082
    • FailureFront Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing not tested as brake binding
    • NoteOffside front outer brake pad lining looks cracked/deteriorated
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle waxed

  10. Pass48,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,591 miles
    Test number
    818605163044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,591 miles (+2,606)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,591 miles
    Test number
    185773463448
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass45,985 miles (+4,214)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,985 miles
    Test number
    936220162089
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front brake sticking
    • NoteOil leak at diff
    • NoteRear exhaust clamp in poor condition

  13. Pass41,771 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,771 miles
    Test number
    588273051098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteNumber plate light trim broken

  14. Fail41,771 miles (+6,899)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,771 miles
    Test number
    308403951070
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteNumber plate light trim broken

  15. Pass34,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,872 miles
    Test number
    160364539386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,871 miles (+5,547)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,871 miles
    Test number
    500654739391
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass29,324 miles (+4,518)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,324 miles
    Test number
    774136818375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,806 miles (+6,630)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,806 miles
    Test number
    413266507305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,176 miles (+5,390)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    18,176 miles
    Test number
    601471516337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    12,786 miles
    Test number
    210204615380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 NTO

Does LB51 NTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 NTO expired on 6 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 NTO?
The MOT on LB51 NTO expired on 6 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 NTO done?
LB51 NTO was recorded at 57,321 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 2,376 miles a year.
Has LB51 NTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 NTO has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB51 NTO 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 NTO find?
LB51 NTO passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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