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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,995 cc

LR51 PBZMOT history

LR51 PBZ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 170,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LR51 PBZ blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
170,284 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
34
22 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR51 PBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR51 PBZ was last recorded at 170,284 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,265 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
5,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,284 miles
  • 2025 – 169,621 miles
  • 2024 – 167,018 miles
  • 2023 – 161,846 miles
  • 2022 – 155,666 miles
  • 2021 – 148,110 miles
  • 2020 – 142,498 miles
  • 2019 – 134,565 miles
  • 2018 – 125,401 miles
  • 2017 – 118,406 miles
  • 2016 – 112,728 miles
  • 2015 – 108,127 miles
  • 2014 – 102,893 miles
  • 2013 – 98,011 miles
  • 2012 – 93,089 miles
  • 2011 – 88,089 miles
  • 2010 – 77,262 miles
  • 2009 – 76,564 miles
  • 2008 – 75,398 miles
  • 2007 – 69,254 miles
  • 2006 – 63,347 miles
  • 2005 – 54,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,284 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

34 tests since 15 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,284 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    170,284 miles
    Test number
    157944688077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail170,265 miles (+644)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,265 miles
    Test number
    715648062511
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass169,621 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    169,621 miles
    Test number
    196301598077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail169,509 miles (+2,491)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,509 miles
    Test number
    414184362584
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass167,018 miles (+1)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    167,018 miles
    Test number
    195128535498
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and lever has little reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail167,017 miles (+64)2 dangerous4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,017 miles
    Test number
    975269034829
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and slight play on ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and lever has little reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Fail166,953 miles (+5,107)1 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,953 miles
    Test number
    762426693940
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Door/rear arch damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass161,846 miles (+6,180)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    161,846 miles
    Test number
    800961885557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass155,666 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    155,666 miles
    Test number
    302377342221
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  10. Fail155,666 miles (+7,556)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,666 miles
    Test number
    845185092811
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  11. Pass148,110 miles (+5,612)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    148,110 miles
    Test number
    760146906238
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  12. Pass142,498 miles (+7,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    142,498 miles
    Test number
    961210198225
    • AdvisoryUnder tray & plastic sill covers fitted

  13. Pass134,565 miles (+9,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,565 miles
    Test number
    544387291368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & plastic sill covers fitted

  14. Pass125,401 miles (+112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    125,401 miles
    Test number
    157365261615
    • AdvisoryUnder tray & plastic sill covers fitted

  15. Fail125,289 miles (+6,883)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,289 miles
    Test number
    981612530809
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray & plastic sill covers fitted

  16. Pass118,406 miles (+5,678)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    118,406 miles
    Test number
    623498997720
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray & plastic sill covers fitted

  17. Pass112,728 miles (+4,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    112,728 miles
    Test number
    121936360416
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  18. Pass108,127 miles (+5,234)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    108,127 miles
    Test number
    888963605287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass102,893 miles (+4,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    102,893 miles
    Test number
    959936194139
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass98,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    98,011 miles
    Test number
    517860993170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail98,009 miles (+4,920)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,009 miles
    Test number
    129110393139
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass93,089 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    93,089 miles
    Test number
    138160282041
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Fail93,086 miles (+4,997)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,086 miles
    Test number
    926835272031
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass88,089 miles (+10,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,089 miles
    Test number
    175133081094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass77,262 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    77,262 miles
    Test number
    171277830284
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Fail77,262 miles (+698)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,262 miles
    Test number
    541507930251
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass76,564 miles (+1,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    76,564 miles
    Test number
    321511869217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass75,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    75,398 miles
    Test number
    320845158408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail75,398 miles (+15)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,398 miles
    Test number
    692635558212
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  30. Fail75,383 miles (+6,129)2 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,383 miles
    Test number
    133004558289
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Fail69,254 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,254 miles
    Test number
    172286457208
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  32. Pass69,254 miles (+5,907)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    69,254 miles
    Test number
    720436357247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass63,347 miles (+8,932)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    63,347 miles
    Test number
    563528556221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass54,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    54,415 miles
    Test number
    601098555207
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR51 PBZ

Does LR51 PBZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR51 PBZ is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR51 PBZ?
The MOT on LR51 PBZ is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR51 PBZ done?
LR51 PBZ was recorded at 170,284 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 5,493 miles a year.
Has LR51 PBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR51 PBZ has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR51 PBZ 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 LR51 PBZ find?
LR51 PBZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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