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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

LB51 YTMMOT history

LB51 YTM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2022
Mileage
129,073 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 YTM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB51 YTM was last recorded at 129,073 miles on 16 Feb 2022, 3,733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,340 miles · 11 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
3,733 miles
Average per year
5,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,073 miles
  • 2021 – 125,340 miles
  • 2020 – 122,252 miles
  • 2019 – 118,937 miles
  • 2018 – 113,957 miles
  • 2016 – 100,959 miles
  • 2015 – 91,501 miles
  • 2014 – 80,334 miles
  • 2013 – 73,621 miles
  • 2012 – 65,985 miles
  • 2011 – 65,951 miles
  • 2010 – 61,649 miles
  • 2009 – 54,912 miles
  • 2008 – 54,712 miles
  • 2007 – 48,438 miles
  • 2006 – 39,214 miles
  • 2005 – 32,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,073 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,073 miles (+3,733)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,073 miles
    Test number
    101134689463
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass125,340 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    125,340 miles
    Test number
    350508892723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail125,337 miles (+3,085)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,337 miles
    Test number
    171732115558
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass122,252 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    122,252 miles
    Test number
    385123694362
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill corroded outwith prescribed area at jacking point

  5. Fail122,240 miles (+3,303)3 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,240 miles
    Test number
    825038456832
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass118,937 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    118,937 miles
    Test number
    353655444669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail118,921 miles (+4,964)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,921 miles
    Test number
    227593298241
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2..Marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,957 miles (+12,998)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,957 miles
    Test number
    759797354055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak oil leak from engine

  9. Pass100,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,959 miles
    Test number
    298942983877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,959 miles (+9,458)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,959 miles
    Test number
    873216305469
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass91,501 miles (+11,167)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,501 miles
    Test number
    429852165006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass80,334 miles (+6,713)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    80,334 miles
    Test number
    695839124063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass73,621 miles (+7,636)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,621 miles
    Test number
    908741273072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,985 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,985 miles
    Test number
    996124132027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,951 miles
    Test number
    739364481265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,951 miles (+4,302)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,951 miles
    Test number
    807153881290
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass61,649 miles (+6,737)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    61,649 miles
    Test number
    583201950021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,912 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,912 miles
    Test number
    244215139007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,712 miles (+6,274)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    54,712 miles
    Test number
    331687738372
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside no plate light cover missing

  20. Pass48,438 miles (+9,224)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    48,438 miles
    Test number
    243383537383
    • 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)

  21. Pass39,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    39,214 miles
    Test number
    250202346389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,214 miles (+6,812)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,214 miles
    Test number
    293872746385
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass32,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    32,402 miles
    Test number
    570333445334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 YTM

Does LB51 YTM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 YTM expired on 10 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 YTM?
The MOT on LB51 YTM expired on 10 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 YTM done?
LB51 YTM was recorded at 129,073 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2022, an average of 5,971 miles a year.
Has LB51 YTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 YTM has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 YTM 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 YTM find?
LB51 YTM failed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2022 with 1 dangerous defect and 4 major defects: offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached; front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 2 more.

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