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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

LB51 XVLMOT history

LB51 XVL is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 20 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 23 of 28 MOT tests, with 77,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
77,518 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
23 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 XVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 XVL was last recorded at 77,518 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 1,596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,922 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,596 miles
Average per year
2,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,518 miles
  • 2025 – 75,922 miles
  • 2024 – 73,574 miles
  • 2023 – 70,751 miles
  • 2022 – 69,359 miles
  • 2021 – 67,782 miles
  • 2020 – 65,218 miles
  • 2019 – 64,217 miles
  • 2018 – 63,343 miles
  • 2017 – 62,138 miles
  • 2016 – 60,812 miles
  • 2015 – 56,640 miles
  • 2014 – 55,178 miles
  • 2013 – 51,837 miles
  • 2012 – 48,215 miles
  • 2011 – 44,765 miles
  • 2010 – 42,269 miles
  • 2009 – 38,080 miles
  • 2008 – 34,384 miles
  • 2007 – 29,780 miles
  • 2006 – 25,572 miles
  • 2005 – 23,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,518 miles
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,518 miles (+1,596)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    77,518 miles
    Test number
    665932813377
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass75,922 miles (+2,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    75,922 miles
    Test number
    436149808656
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Pass73,574 miles (+2,823)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    73,574 miles
    Test number
    251634991013
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass70,751 miles (+1,392)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,751 miles
    Test number
    804587712787
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass69,359 miles (+1,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,359 miles
    Test number
    827987332753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass67,782 miles (+2,564)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,782 miles
    Test number
    266913469161
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass65,218 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    65,218 miles
    Test number
    995644173820
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X2 chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail65,218 miles (+1,001)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,218 miles
    Test number
    319479230105
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X2 chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,217 miles (+874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,217 miles
    Test number
    818057692842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass63,343 miles (+1,205)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,343 miles
    Test number
    794302885468
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass62,138 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,138 miles
    Test number
    309814082744
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail62,138 miles (+1,326)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,138 miles
    Test number
    406619209542
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass60,812 miles (+4,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,812 miles
    Test number
    326173000590
    • AdvisorySTONE CHIP ON WINDSCREEN

  14. Pass56,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,640 miles
    Test number
    900887243430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,640 miles (+1,462)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,640 miles
    Test number
    239681774081
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass55,178 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,178 miles
    Test number
    667271944277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,157 miles (+3,320)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,157 miles
    Test number
    858269234201
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  18. Pass51,837 miles (+866)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,837 miles
    Test number
    925028043278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine light illuminated

  19. Pass50,971 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,971 miles
    Test number
    825548203106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,896 miles (+2,681)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,896 miles
    Test number
    126029293435
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  21. Pass48,215 miles (+3,450)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,215 miles
    Test number
    617272702178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,765 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,765 miles
    Test number
    955860611100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,269 miles (+4,189)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,269 miles
    Test number
    761557210141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,080 miles (+3,696)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,080 miles
    Test number
    603911319173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,384 miles (+4,604)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,384 miles
    Test number
    554015218162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,780 miles (+4,208)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,780 miles
    Test number
    394089207158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,572 miles (+2,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,572 miles
    Test number
    540862926147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass23,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    23,250 miles
    Test number
    550191315347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 XVL

Does LB51 XVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 XVL is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 XVL?
The MOT on LB51 XVL is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 XVL done?
LB51 XVL was recorded at 77,518 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 2,633 miles a year.
Has LB51 XVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 XVL has failed 5 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LB51 XVL 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 XVL find?
LB51 XVL passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive.

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