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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

LB51 OJNMOT history

LB51 OJN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 150,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2026
Mileage
150,306 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 OJN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 OJN was last recorded at 150,306 miles on 16 Aug 2025, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,271 miles · 3 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
4,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,306 miles
  • 2023 – 150,271 miles
  • 2022 – 148,934 miles
  • 2021 – 148,557 miles
  • 2020 – 148,314 miles
  • 2017 – 146,728 miles
  • 2016 – 146,011 miles
  • 2015 – 143,251 miles
  • 2014 – 138,904 miles
  • 2013 – 132,652 miles
  • 2011 – 122,360 miles
  • 2010 – 105,017 miles
  • 2009 – 97,842 miles
  • 2008 – 91,189 miles
  • 2007 – 80,435 miles
  • 2006 – 65,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,306 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,306 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    150,306 miles
    Test number
    383134053699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass150,271 miles (+1,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    150,271 miles
    Test number
    315042428559
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass148,934 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    148,934 miles
    Test number
    508951179715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,557 miles (+243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    148,557 miles
    Test number
    842911120774
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  5. Pass148,314 miles (+1,586)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    148,314 miles
    Test number
    980101814701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,728 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    146,728 miles
    Test number
    932377653476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass146,011 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    146,011 miles
    Test number
    280178316752
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail146,011 miles (+2,760)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,011 miles
    Test number
    664528299010
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass143,251 miles (+4,347)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    143,251 miles
    Test number
    236727055982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,904 miles (+73)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    138,904 miles
    Test number
    336213704371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail138,831 miles (+6,179)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,831 miles
    Test number
    778276394250
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass132,652 miles (+10,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    132,652 miles
    Test number
    796778823173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass122,360 miles (+17,343)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    122,360 miles
    Test number
    947659491211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,017 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    105,017 miles
    Test number
    830937870043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Fail105,017 miles (+7,175)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,017 miles
    Test number
    933167470006
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass97,842 miles (+6,653)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    97,842 miles
    Test number
    252489909224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,189 miles (+10,754)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    91,189 miles
    Test number
    172995448207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,435 miles (+15,297)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    80,435 miles
    Test number
    331647957447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,138 miles (+3,570)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    65,138 miles
    Test number
    620755556281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    61,568 miles
    Test number
    670118826193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 OJN

Does LB51 OJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 OJN expired on 15 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 OJN?
The MOT on LB51 OJN expired on 15 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 OJN done?
LB51 OJN was recorded at 150,306 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2025, an average of 4,604 miles a year.
Has LB51 OJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 OJN has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on LB51 OJN 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 OJN find?
LB51 OJN passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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