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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,995 cc

LB51 OROMOT history

LB51 ORO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 159,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2023
Mileage
159,627 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2022
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 ORO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 ORO was last recorded at 159,627 miles on 5 Aug 2022, 5,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,058 miles · 3 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
5,569 miles
Average per year
5,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 159,627 miles
  • 2020 – 154,058 miles
  • 2019 – 150,929 miles
  • 2018 – 147,977 miles
  • 2017 – 144,191 miles
  • 2016 – 138,320 miles
  • 2013 – 131,603 miles
  • 2011 – 120,003 miles
  • 2010 – 104,696 miles
  • 2009 – 97,405 miles
  • 2007 – 94,896 miles
  • 2006 – 82,825 miles
  • 2005 – 63,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,627 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,627 miles (+5,569)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    159,627 miles
    Test number
    738597893584
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass154,058 miles (+3,129)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    154,058 miles
    Test number
    296689498711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass150,929 miles (+2,952)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    150,929 miles
    Test number
    708271898354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,977 miles (+3,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    147,977 miles
    Test number
    881976147564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass144,191 miles (+5,871)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    144,191 miles
    Test number
    822949602365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wishbone bush slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wishbone bush slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  6. Pass138,320 miles (+6,717)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    138,320 miles
    Test number
    862797434635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,603 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    131,603 miles
    Test number
    959242693175
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to get low
    • NoteO/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly weak
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r tyres starting corrode
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  8. Fail131,603 miles (+11,600)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,603 miles
    Test number
    415072293113
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to get low
    • NoteO/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly weak
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r tyres starting corrode
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  9. Pass120,003 miles (+15,307)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    120,003 miles
    Test number
    959394691012
    • NoteBoth front rubber flexi brake hoses slightly cracking.offside front tyre starting to get slightly low on tread on inner edge.

  10. Pass104,696 miles (+7,291)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    104,696 miles
    Test number
    362166100119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    97,405 miles
    Test number
    893106909137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,405 miles (+2,509)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,405 miles
    Test number
    270735609177
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass94,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    94,896 miles
    Test number
    930396527389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,894 miles (+12,069)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,894 miles
    Test number
    313276427300
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass82,825 miles (+18,959)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    82,825 miles
    Test number
    482008226419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    63,866 miles
    Test number
    344473535338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 ORO

Does LB51 ORO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 ORO expired on 4 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 ORO?
The MOT on LB51 ORO expired on 4 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 ORO done?
LB51 ORO was recorded at 159,627 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2022, an average of 5,740 miles a year.
Has LB51 ORO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 ORO has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2013.
Has the mileage on LB51 ORO 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 ORO find?
LB51 ORO passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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