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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

LB51 RNEMOT history

LB51 RNE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2023
Mileage
140,459 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 RNE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 RNE was last recorded at 140,459 miles on 17 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,459 miles · 10 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,459 miles
  • 2021 – 137,397 miles
  • 2020 – 135,252 miles
  • 2018 – 135,244 miles
  • 2017 – 118,994 miles
  • 2016 – 107,475 miles
  • 2015 – 94,721 miles
  • 2013 – 85,947 miles
  • 2012 – 79,221 miles
  • 2011 – 73,369 miles
  • 2010 – 68,378 miles
  • 2009 – 62,730 miles
  • 2008 – 55,741 miles
  • 2007 – 48,050 miles
  • 2006 – 41,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,459 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearest (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearest (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,459 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,459 miles
    Test number
    490855762541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearest (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearest (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail140,459 miles (+3,062)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,459 miles
    Test number
    864001701359
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rigid to flexi insecure mounting (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearest (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearest (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass137,397 miles (+2,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    137,397 miles
    Test number
    840482289265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass135,252 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,252 miles
    Test number
    313659275735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail135,244 miles (+16,250)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,244 miles
    Test number
    700540351573
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  6. Pass118,994 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    118,994 miles
    Test number
    555682801172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  7. Fail118,992 miles (+11,517)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,992 miles
    Test number
    795881640877
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  8. Pass107,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    107,475 miles
    Test number
    652943065981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,475 miles (+12,754)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,475 miles
    Test number
    265721215999
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear @ tank (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass94,721 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    94,721 miles
    Test number
    907699325097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,720 miles (+73)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,720 miles
    Test number
    826863125032
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Fail94,647 miles (+8,700)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,647 miles
    Test number
    356779305010
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass85,947 miles (+6,726)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    85,947 miles
    Test number
    956813343329
    • NoteNearside front upper antiroll bar link cover in poor condition

  14. Pass79,221 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    79,221 miles
    Test number
    577569412325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,212 miles (+5,843)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,212 miles
    Test number
    895618212314
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  16. Pass73,369 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    73,369 miles
    Test number
    558490321357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  17. Fail73,323 miles (+4,945)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,323 miles
    Test number
    419868011381
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteFront discs corroded and narrow banding
    • NoteFront suspension lower wishbone arm rear bushes slight play
    • NoteOff side rear park brake effort low

  18. Pass68,378 miles (+5,648)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    68,378 miles
    Test number
    403128620495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass62,730 miles (+6,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    62,730 miles
    Test number
    642175749342
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass55,741 miles (+7,691)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    55,741 miles
    Test number
    371507648311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,050 miles (+6,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    48,050 miles
    Test number
    364416317328
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass41,370 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    41,370 miles
    Test number
    811475746328
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about LB51 RNE

Does LB51 RNE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 RNE expired on 16 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 RNE?
The MOT on LB51 RNE expired on 16 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 RNE done?
LB51 RNE was recorded at 140,459 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2022, an average of 6,561 miles a year.
Has LB51 RNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 RNE has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 RNE 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 RNE find?
LB51 RNE passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearest; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 4 more.

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