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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

LB51 XUEMOT history

LB51 XUE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 71,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
71,074 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 XUE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 XUE was last recorded at 71,074 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,067 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,074 miles
  • 2024 – 71,060 miles
  • 2023 – 70,153 miles
  • 2022 – 68,127 miles
  • 2021 – 61,046 miles
  • 2020 – 59,576 miles
  • 2019 – 57,155 miles
  • 2018 – 54,755 miles
  • 2017 – 52,560 miles
  • 2016 – 50,264 miles
  • 2015 – 48,407 miles
  • 2014 – 46,394 miles
  • 2013 – 46,101 miles
  • 2012 – 45,198 miles
  • 2011 – 42,078 miles
  • 2010 – 37,240 miles
  • 2009 – 34,045 miles
  • 2008 – 29,871 miles
  • 2007 – 28,063 miles
  • 2006 – 25,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,074 miles
  • AdvisoryShields and covers fitted underside unable to fully inspect.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear number plate cracked/damaged.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Various rear metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front tyres worn inner edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,074 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,074 miles
    Test number
    149300616350
    • AdvisoryShields and covers fitted underside unable to fully inspect.

  2. Fail71,067 miles (+7)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,067 miles
    Test number
    813100831805
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on dash. (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShields and covers fitted underside unable to fully inspect.

  3. Pass71,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    71,060 miles
    Test number
    971290012623
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNo visible sighs of leaks but has a fume smell in car

  4. Fail71,058 miles (+905)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,058 miles
    Test number
    992081074860
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNo visible sighs of leaks but has a fume smell in car
    • AdvisoryParking brake has limit reserve travel

  5. Pass70,153 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,153 miles
    Test number
    344360096744
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail70,153 miles (+2,026)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,153 miles
    Test number
    199072996378
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,127 miles (+7,081)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    68,127 miles
    Test number
    270941740640
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake on o/s low on preformance compared to n/s

  8. Pass61,046 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    61,046 miles
    Test number
    290079095489
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail61,042 miles (+1,466)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,042 miles
    Test number
    389076092774
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass59,576 miles (+2,421)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    59,576 miles
    Test number
    112035431927
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass57,155 miles (+2,400)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,155 miles
    Test number
    246109891475
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r tyres 2-3 mm.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre low on pressure.

  12. Pass54,755 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,755 miles
    Test number
    943527020608
    • AdvisoryRear number plate cracked/damaged.
    • AdvisoryShields fitted unable to fully inspect.
    • AdvisoryVarious rear metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

  13. Fail54,750 miles (+2,190)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,750 miles
    Test number
    769786667064
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low.
    • AdvisoryRear number plate cracked/damaged.
    • AdvisoryShields fitted unable to fully inspect.
    • AdvisoryVarious rear metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

  14. Pass52,560 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    52,560 miles
    Test number
    332903745053
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edges.
    • AdvisoryN/s/r shock slight oil leak.
    • AdvisoryRear number plate damaged.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to fully inspect.
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes signs of corrosion.

  15. Fail52,560 miles (+2,296)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,560 miles
    Test number
    728056419383
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edges.
    • AdvisoryN/s/r shock slight oil leak.
    • AdvisoryRear number plate damaged.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to fully inspect.
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes signs of corrosion.

  16. Pass50,264 miles (+1,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,264 miles
    Test number
    111652231891
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on edges and nail in tyre.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on edges.

  17. Pass48,407 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,407 miles
    Test number
    265324705154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,394 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,394 miles
    Test number
    168736004108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,101 miles (+903)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,101 miles
    Test number
    949331803127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,198 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,198 miles
    Test number
    449910582022
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to 1.6mm

  21. Pass45,198 miles (+3,120)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,198 miles
    Test number
    946840282038
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to 1.6mm

  22. Pass42,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,078 miles
    Test number
    735077141069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,078 miles (+4,838)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,078 miles
    Test number
    455426741084
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass37,240 miles (+3,195)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,240 miles
    Test number
    961680450098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,045 miles (+4,174)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,045 miles
    Test number
    140509159457
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has damage to side wall

  26. Pass29,871 miles (+1,808)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,871 miles
    Test number
    590244328094
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low n/s/f has a nick in sidewall

  27. Pass28,063 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,063 miles
    Test number
    951240637074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    25,333 miles
    Test number
    541179006014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 XUE

Does LB51 XUE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 XUE expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 XUE?
The MOT on LB51 XUE expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 XUE done?
LB51 XUE was recorded at 71,074 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 2,328 miles a year.
Has LB51 XUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 XUE has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 XUE 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 XUE find?
LB51 XUE passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: shields and covers fitted underside unable to fully inspect..

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