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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

LB51 YTJMOT history

LB51 YTJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 105,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
105,324 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 YTJ
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
14 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 YTJ was last recorded at 105,324 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 5,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,144 miles · 12 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
5,180 miles
Average per year
4,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,324 miles
  • 2023 – 100,144 miles
  • 2019 – 98,403 miles
  • 2017 – 93,786 miles
  • 2016 – 87,606 miles
  • 2015 – 81,143 miles
  • 2014 – 72,016 miles
  • 2013 – 64,353 miles
  • 2012 – 59,732 miles
  • 2011 – 51,561 miles
  • 2010 – 51,484 miles
  • 2009 – 42,958 miles
  • 2008 – 34,858 miles
  • 2006 – 26,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,324 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • 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.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,324 miles (+5,180)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    105,324 miles
    Test number
    589750460811
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,144 miles (+1,741)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    100,144 miles
    Test number
    262415409962
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass98,403 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,403 miles
    Test number
    733336715053
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  4. Fail98,398 miles (+4,612)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,398 miles
    Test number
    562082249864
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  5. Pass93,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    93,786 miles
    Test number
    963926674990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,786 miles (+6,180)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,786 miles
    Test number
    674402219515
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  7. Pass87,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    87,606 miles
    Test number
    145175046588
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail87,606 miles (+6,463)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,606 miles
    Test number
    666872577303
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass81,143 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,143 miles
    Test number
    182442176320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  10. Fail81,141 miles (+9,125)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,141 miles
    Test number
    535193356345
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  11. Pass72,016 miles (+7,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,016 miles
    Test number
    489999114486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass64,353 miles (+48)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,353 miles
    Test number
    888177663297
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge

  13. Fail64,305 miles (+4,573)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,305 miles
    Test number
    737274223133
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  14. Pass59,732 miles (+8,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,732 miles
    Test number
    787325422121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass51,561 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,561 miles
    Test number
    315300431192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,552 miles (+68)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,552 miles
    Test number
    616629421171
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  17. Pass51,484 miles (+8,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,484 miles
    Test number
    814011060034
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass42,958 miles (+8,100)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,958 miles
    Test number
    504556729067
    • NoteNearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated.(not resulting in excessive movement.)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner tread worn low-advise immediate renewal.
    • NoteSlight noise from offside steering rack arm when rocking steering under load.(no free play or excess roughness lock to lock.)

  19. Pass34,858 miles (+8,144)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,858 miles
    Test number
    142824718463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,714 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,714 miles
    Test number
    450381846430
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/ front tyre cut in outside wall.

  21. Pass26,714 miles (+2,463)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,714 miles
    Test number
    784151946302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/ front tyre cut in outside wall.

  22. Pass24,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,251 miles
    Test number
    611249086027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 YTJ

Does LB51 YTJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 YTJ expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 YTJ?
The MOT on LB51 YTJ expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 YTJ done?
LB51 YTJ was recorded at 105,324 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 4,168 miles a year.
Has LB51 YTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 YTJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LB51 YTJ 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 YTJ find?
LB51 YTJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive.

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