BMW 3 Series
Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
LB51 VXSMOT history
LB51 VXS is a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 113,349 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 113,349 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,796 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 VXS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 12 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB51 VXS was last recorded at 113,349 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 113,346 miles · 9 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 4,796 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,349 miles
- 2025 – 112,702 miles
- 2023 – 106,969 miles
- 2022 – 104,713 miles
- 2021 – 103,115 miles
- 2020 – 101,686 miles
- 2019 – 96,723 miles
- 2018 – 94,156 miles
- 2016 – 91,550 miles
- 2015 – 87,684 miles
- 2014 – 68,148 miles
- 2013 – 66,725 miles
- 2012 – 65,317 miles
- 2011 – 64,992 miles
- 2009 – 58,545 miles
- 2008 – 46,160 miles
- 2007 – 34,209 miles
- 2006 – 19,345 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,349 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp water ingressRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,349 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 113,349 miles
- Test number
- 919556918520
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp water ingress
Fail113,346 miles (+644)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,346 miles
- Test number
- 322394036204
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp water ingress
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass112,702 miles (+5,733)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 112,702 miles
- Test number
- 913483557445
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Pass106,969 miles (+2,256)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 106,969 miles
- Test number
- 438611528389
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass104,713 miles (+1,598)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 104,713 miles
- Test number
- 427304066046
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass103,115 miles (+1,429)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 103,115 miles
- Test number
- 301784687831
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass101,686 miles (+4,963)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 101,686 miles
- Test number
- 505282805610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,723 miles (+2,567)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 96,723 miles
- Test number
- 523769937090
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass94,156 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 94,156 miles
- Test number
- 711942264880
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired lens becoming insecure (1.5.1c)
Fail94,141 miles (+2,591)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,141 miles
- Test number
- 133386475286
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired lens becoming insecure (1.5.1c)
Pass91,550 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 91,550 miles
- Test number
- 859952661283
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded face (3.5.1i)
Fail91,550 miles (+3,866)3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,550 miles
- Test number
- 807934688104
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded face (3.5.1i)
Pass87,684 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 87,684 miles
- Test number
- 691968224036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,684 miles (+19,536)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,684 miles
- Test number
- 703807503780
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass68,148 miles (+1,423)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 68,148 miles
- Test number
- 208326014400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,725 miles (+1,408)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 66,725 miles
- Test number
- 638277903188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,317 miles (+325)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 65,317 miles
- Test number
- 598831512116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,992 miles (+6,447)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 64,992 miles
- Test number
- 568940111104
- NoteOffside rear tyre has a split on inside of sidewall
Pass58,545 miles (+12,385)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 58,545 miles
- Test number
- 503928309364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,160 miles (+11,951)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 46,160 miles
- Test number
- 252751428257
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass34,209 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 34,209 miles
- Test number
- 241822727278
- NoteNear side rear wheel.inner rim slightly cracked,
- NoteOff side rear tyre,inner wall slightly cracked.
Fail34,209 miles (+14,864)1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,209 miles
- Test number
- 384872427274
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteNear side rear wheel.inner rim slightly cracked,
- NoteOff side rear tyre,inner wall slightly cracked.
Pass19,345 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 19,345 miles
- Test number
- 501606716251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB51 VXS
- Does LB51 VXS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 VXS is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 VXS?
- The MOT on LB51 VXS is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB51 VXS done?
- LB51 VXS was recorded at 113,349 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 4,796 miles a year.
- Has LB51 VXS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 VXS has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB51 VXS 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 VXS find?
- LB51 VXS passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp water ingress.
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