BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc
LB51 YUKMOT history
LB51 YUK is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 183,189 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 183,189 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,767 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 YUK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 25 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB51 YUK was last recorded at 183,189 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 7,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 176,048 miles · 10 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,141 miles
- Average per year
- 7,767 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 183,189 miles
- 2024 – 176,048 miles
- 2023 – 169,718 miles
- 2021 – 153,023 miles
- 2020 – 146,819 miles
- 2019 – 141,690 miles
- 2018 – 134,800 miles
- 2017 – 130,125 miles
- 2016 – 123,635 miles
- 2015 – 113,775 miles
- 2014 – 109,955 miles
- 2013 – 105,840 miles
- 2012 – 101,097 miles
- 2011 – 94,418 miles
- 2010 – 88,447 miles
- 2009 – 72,333 miles
- 2007 – 52,674 miles
- 2006 – 28,399 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass183,189 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
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 Coil spring corroded both sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass183,189 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 183,189 miles
- Test number
- 835527723327
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail183,185 miles (+7,137)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,185 miles
- Test number
- 977704208356
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass176,048 miles (+6,330)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 176,048 miles
- Test number
- 230993360287
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass169,718 miles (+9,419)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 169,718 miles
- Test number
- 584427291068
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass160,299 miles (+7,276)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 160,299 miles
- Test number
- 304938614477
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear PARK BRAKE REDUCED EFFORT
Pass153,023 miles (+6,204)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 153,023 miles
- Test number
- 965056021134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,819 miles (+5,129)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 146,819 miles
- Test number
- 188418259686
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass141,690 miles (+6,890)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 141,690 miles
- Test number
- 135372302785
- AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass134,800 miles (+4,675)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 134,800 miles
- Test number
- 117065048884
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass130,125 miles (+6,490)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 130,125 miles
- Test number
- 940392103494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,635 miles (+4,850)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 123,635 miles
- Test number
- 605670418087
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Pass118,785 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 118,785 miles
- Test number
- 548621359294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,785 miles (+5,010)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,785 miles
- Test number
- 426610595954
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass113,775 miles (+3,820)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 113,775 miles
- Test number
- 826245205082
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass109,955 miles (+4,115)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 109,955 miles
- Test number
- 246674604089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,840 miles (+4,743)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 105,840 miles
- Test number
- 827965903098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,097 miles (+6,679)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 101,097 miles
- Test number
- 307287502026
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass94,418 miles (+5,971)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 94,418 miles
- Test number
- 739477901010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,447 miles (+16,114)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 88,447 miles
- Test number
- 972044500036
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass72,333 miles (+19,659)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 72,333 miles
- Test number
- 784165909041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,674 miles (+15,342)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 52,674 miles
- Test number
- 481634657374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,332 miles (+8,933)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 37,332 miles
- Test number
- 793160717074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,399 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 28,399 miles
- Test number
- 671332436083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB51 YUK
- Does LB51 YUK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 YUK is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 YUK?
- The MOT on LB51 YUK is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB51 YUK done?
- LB51 YUK was recorded at 183,189 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 7,767 miles a year.
- Has LB51 YUK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 YUK has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB51 YUK 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 YUK find?
- LB51 YUK passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded.
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