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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

LB51 RPZMOT history

LB51 RPZ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
106,899 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 RPZ
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
13 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 RPZ was last recorded at 106,899 miles on 30 May 2026, 12,246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,653 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
12,246 miles
Average per year
5,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,899 miles
  • 2025 – 94,653 miles
  • 2024 – 79,325 miles
  • 2023 – 68,944 miles
  • 2021 – 66,285 miles
  • 2020 – 62,786 miles
  • 2019 – 60,311 miles
  • 2018 – 56,116 miles
  • 2017 – 51,504 miles
  • 2016 – 46,641 miles
  • 2015 – 42,978 miles
  • 2014 – 38,352 miles
  • 2013 – 33,438 miles
  • 2012 – 28,491 miles
  • 2011 – 24,192 miles
  • 2010 – 19,799 miles
  • 2009 – 15,952 miles
  • 2008 – 11,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,899 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,899 miles (+12,246)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    106,899 miles
    Test number
    855039908973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,653 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    94,653 miles
    Test number
    764344506252
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  3. Fail94,623 miles (+15,298)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,623 miles
    Test number
    725427994449
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  4. Pass79,325 miles (+10,381)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    79,325 miles
    Test number
    266583730617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,944 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    68,944 miles
    Test number
    497969411558
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail68,944 miles (+2,659)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,944 miles
    Test number
    494068041387
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass66,285 miles (+3,499)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,285 miles
    Test number
    420265068661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,786 miles (+2,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,786 miles
    Test number
    840182324695
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass60,311 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,311 miles
    Test number
    977456500041
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked and condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot full unable to inspect spare wheel area
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil warning lamp illuminated

  10. Fail60,311 miles (+4,195)2 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,311 miles
    Test number
    750875856421
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked and condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot full unable to inspect spare wheel area
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil warning lamp illuminated

  11. Pass56,116 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,116 miles
    Test number
    423280328020
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail56,116 miles (+4,612)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,116 miles
    Test number
    837546593923
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury grill missing and sharp edge exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass51,504 miles (+4,863)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,504 miles
    Test number
    448279641153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass46,641 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,641 miles
    Test number
    802043340246
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail46,594 miles (+3,616)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,594 miles
    Test number
    184028651085
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass42,978 miles (+4,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,978 miles
    Test number
    931032190316
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low on tread inner and outer edges 205/55/16

  17. Pass38,352 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,352 miles
    Test number
    938287474231
    • NoteOffside rear tyre approx 2mm.

  18. Fail38,352 miles (+4,914)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,352 miles
    Test number
    397467174204
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre approx 2mm.

  19. Pass33,438 miles (+4,947)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    33,438 miles
    Test number
    555078473200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,491 miles (+4,299)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,491 miles
    Test number
    135653182208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,192 miles (+4,393)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    24,192 miles
    Test number
    947407861222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked and perished.

  22. Pass19,799 miles (+78)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    19,799 miles
    Test number
    352384770450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front and nearside rear tyres cracked.

  23. Fail19,721 miles (+3,769)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,721 miles
    Test number
    241068060234
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front and nearside rear tyres cracked.

  24. Pass15,952 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    15,952 miles
    Test number
    581963689229
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall cracked.

  25. Fail15,948 miles (+4,948)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,948 miles
    Test number
    322263589235
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall cracked.

  26. Pass11,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    11,000 miles
    Test number
    242606008473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 RPZ

Does LB51 RPZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 RPZ is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 RPZ?
The MOT on LB51 RPZ is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 RPZ done?
LB51 RPZ was recorded at 106,899 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 5,292 miles a year.
Has LB51 RPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 RPZ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 RPZ 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 RPZ find?
LB51 RPZ passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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