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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

LB51 ORVMOT history

LB51 ORV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 73,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
73,660 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 ORV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 ORV was last recorded at 73,660 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 2,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,855 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,805 miles
Average per year
3,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,660 miles
  • 2024 – 70,855 miles
  • 2023 – 68,797 miles
  • 2022 – 66,709 miles
  • 2021 – 66,315 miles
  • 2020 – 65,970 miles
  • 2019 – 64,734 miles
  • 2018 – 60,645 miles
  • 2017 – 56,511 miles
  • 2016 – 52,628 miles
  • 2015 – 48,574 miles
  • 2014 – 44,431 miles
  • 2013 – 40,526 miles
  • 2012 – 35,654 miles
  • 2011 – 30,201 miles
  • 2010 – 24,362 miles
  • 2009 – 19,195 miles
  • 2008 – 13,795 miles
  • 2007 – 11,159 miles
  • 2006 – 9,662 miles
  • 2005 – 8,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,660 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WORN AND DISCS WORN/LIPPED (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush TCA (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush AND SPLITTING RUBBER/TCA (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear BRAKE DISCS WEAR/LIPPED/PADS 50% WORN

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,660 miles (+2,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    73,660 miles
    Test number
    652229118958
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass70,855 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,855 miles
    Test number
    408952239646
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail70,855 miles (+2,058)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,855 miles
    Test number
    945638559222
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,797 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    68,797 miles
    Test number
    270414957928
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail68,797 miles (+2,088)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,797 miles
    Test number
    732561552136
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass66,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    66,709 miles
    Test number
    730545671668
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail66,709 miles (+394)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,709 miles
    Test number
    630305678442
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass66,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,315 miles
    Test number
    967668194422
    • AdvisoryBonnet grilles missing

  9. Fail66,315 miles (+345)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,315 miles
    Test number
    727189553465
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp water logged
    • AdvisoryBonnet grilles missing

  10. Pass65,970 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,970 miles
    Test number
    118046916772
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail65,970 miles (+1,236)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,970 miles
    Test number
    929858458992
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass64,734 miles (+4,089)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,734 miles
    Test number
    610441380953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,645 miles (+4,134)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,645 miles
    Test number
    157393891396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,511 miles (+400)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    56,511 miles
    Test number
    996066557865
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WORN AND DISCS WORN/LIPPED (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush TCA (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush AND SPLITTING RUBBER/TCA (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear BRAKE DISCS WEAR/LIPPED/PADS 50% WORN

  15. Fail56,111 miles (+3,483)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,111 miles
    Test number
    694653994218
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WORN AND DISCS WORN/LIPPED (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush TCA (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush AND SPLITTING RUBBER/TCA (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,5MM (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM 205/55/16V (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear BRAKE DISCS WEAR/LIPPED/PADS 50% WORN

  16. Pass52,628 miles (+4,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,628 miles
    Test number
    542077765155
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All round. (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass48,574 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,574 miles
    Test number
    466916875534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,431 miles (+3,905)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,431 miles
    Test number
    177061414326
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer side wall slight damage

  19. Pass40,526 miles (+4,872)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,526 miles
    Test number
    626622413367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,654 miles (+5,453)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    35,654 miles
    Test number
    135564512367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,201 miles (+5,839)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    30,201 miles
    Test number
    485095911336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,362 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,362 miles
    Test number
    204963020309
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  23. Pass24,362 miles (+5,167)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    24,362 miles
    Test number
    484823720459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  24. Pass19,195 miles (+5,400)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    19,195 miles
    Test number
    772799329362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,795 miles (+2,636)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    13,795 miles
    Test number
    104105528303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,159 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    11,159 miles
    Test number
    663511517353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,662 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    9,662 miles
    Test number
    401374626410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass8,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    8,304 miles
    Test number
    444572835439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 ORV

Does LB51 ORV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 ORV is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB51 ORV?
The MOT on LB51 ORV is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 ORV done?
LB51 ORV was recorded at 73,660 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 3,271 miles a year.
Has LB51 ORV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 ORV has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB51 ORV 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 ORV find?
LB51 ORV passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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