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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LB51 ZPLMOT history

LB51 ZPL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 114,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2023
Mileage
114,136 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2022
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 ZPL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 ZPL was last recorded at 114,136 miles on 17 Dec 2022, 3,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,555 miles · 21 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
3,581 miles
Average per year
1,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,136 miles
  • 2021 – 110,555 miles
  • 2020 – 106,706 miles
  • 2019 – 104,398 miles
  • 2018 – 102,600 miles
  • 2017 – 101,368 miles
  • 2016 – 99,963 miles
  • 2015 – 99,405 miles
  • 2014 – 97,983 miles
  • 2013 – 96,307 miles
  • 2012 – 94,910 miles
  • 2011 – 93,594 miles
  • 2010 – 91,908 miles
  • 2008 – 90,175 miles
  • 2007 – 87,861 miles
  • 2006 – 84,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,136 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,136 miles (+3,581)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    114,136 miles
    Test number
    976793959770
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass110,555 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,555 miles
    Test number
    359262741144
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail110,555 miles (+3,849)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,555 miles
    Test number
    900826370117
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass106,706 miles (+2,308)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,706 miles
    Test number
    213185050827
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,398 miles (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,398 miles
    Test number
    137339250241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,600 miles (+1,232)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,600 miles
    Test number
    402758970356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,368 miles
    Test number
    279807981041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,368 miles (+1,405)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,368 miles
    Test number
    620766619724
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass99,963 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    99,963 miles
    Test number
    121132392158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,405 miles (+1,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    99,405 miles
    Test number
    588829045173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass97,983 miles (+1,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,983 miles
    Test number
    879983054102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  12. Pass96,307 miles (+13)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    96,307 miles
    Test number
    627300133131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly worn and cut

  13. Fail96,294 miles (+1,384)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,294 miles
    Test number
    197369723133
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly worn and cut

  14. Pass94,910 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    94,910 miles
    Test number
    596882932198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,594 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    93,594 miles
    Test number
    309384551110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,908 miles (+1,733)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    91,908 miles
    Test number
    223399740195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,175 miles (+2,314)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    90,175 miles
    Test number
    483581348349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,861 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    87,861 miles
    Test number
    300195847393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    84,754 miles
    Test number
    411590246459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 ZPL

Does LB51 ZPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 ZPL expired on 20 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 ZPL?
The MOT on LB51 ZPL expired on 20 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 ZPL done?
LB51 ZPL was recorded at 114,136 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2022, an average of 1,833 miles a year.
Has LB51 ZPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 ZPL has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB51 ZPL 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 ZPL find?
LB51 ZPL passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2022 with 4 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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