BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc
LB51 YFTMOT history
LB51 YFT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,774 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 118,774 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,843 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 YFT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 18 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB51 YFT was last recorded at 118,774 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 8,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 110,244 miles · 6 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,530 miles
- Average per year
- 4,843 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 118,774 miles
- 2024 – 110,244 miles
- 2023 – 102,165 miles
- 2022 – 95,924 miles
- 2021 – 88,357 miles
- 2020 – 77,999 miles
- 2019 – 67,020 miles
- 2018 – 56,800 miles
- 2017 – 53,717 miles
- 2016 – 49,130 miles
- 2015 – 45,952 miles
- 2014 – 43,979 miles
- 2013 – 41,922 miles
- 2012 – 39,603 miles
- 2011 – 37,469 miles
- 2010 – 34,851 miles
- 2009 – 33,115 miles
- 2008 – 31,550 miles
- 2007 – 28,190 miles
- 2006 – 25,431 miles
- 2005 – 22,037 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,774 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
23 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,774 miles (+8,530)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 118,774 miles
- Test number
- 222868116334
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,244 miles (+8,079)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 110,244 miles
- Test number
- 326876047054
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,165 miles (+6,241)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 102,165 miles
- Test number
- 889313964076
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass95,924 miles (+7,567)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 95,924 miles
- Test number
- 234215536760
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,357 miles (+10,358)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 88,357 miles
- Test number
- 830164474661
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass77,999 miles (+10,979)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 77,999 miles
- Test number
- 183688970365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,020 miles (+10,220)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 67,020 miles
- Test number
- 838532314865
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass56,800 miles (+3,083)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 56,800 miles
- Test number
- 558084114321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,717 miles (+4,587)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 53,717 miles
- Test number
- 183782767926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,130 miles (+3,178)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 49,130 miles
- Test number
- 559582237130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,952 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 45,952 miles
- Test number
- 947838314353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,952 miles (+1,973)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,952 miles
- Test number
- 722974695294
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
Pass43,979 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 43,979 miles
- Test number
- 728834314356
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail43,797 miles (+1,875)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,797 miles
- Test number
- 188024314340
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,922 miles (+2,319)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 41,922 miles
- Test number
- 166525313321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,603 miles (+2,134)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 39,603 miles
- Test number
- 296587212387
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,469 miles (+2,618)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 37,469 miles
- Test number
- 907302621374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,851 miles (+1,736)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 34,851 miles
- Test number
- 673783410333
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,115 miles (+1,565)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 33,115 miles
- Test number
- 403179129479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,550 miles (+3,360)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 31,550 miles
- Test number
- 464691738378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,190 miles (+2,759)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 28,190 miles
- Test number
- 921407217384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,431 miles (+3,394)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 25,431 miles
- Test number
- 734628126366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,037 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 22,037 miles
- Test number
- 740610825359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB51 YFT
- Does LB51 YFT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 YFT is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 YFT?
- The MOT on LB51 YFT is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB51 YFT done?
- LB51 YFT was recorded at 118,774 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 4,843 miles a year.
- Has LB51 YFT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 YFT has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2015.
- Has the mileage on LB51 YFT 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 YFT find?
- LB51 YFT passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.
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