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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

LS51 MBXMOT history

LS51 MBX is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 27 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 144,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

LS51 MBX black 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 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
144,036 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 MBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 MBX was last recorded at 144,036 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 3,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,910 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,126 miles
Average per year
5,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,036 miles
  • 2025 – 140,910 miles
  • 2024 – 138,039 miles
  • 2023 – 136,225 miles
  • 2022 – 132,708 miles
  • 2021 – 131,728 miles
  • 2020 – 130,393 miles
  • 2019 – 129,511 miles
  • 2018 – 126,668 miles
  • 2017 – 124,140 miles
  • 2016 – 119,839 miles
  • 2015 – 110,613 miles
  • 2014 – 98,946 miles
  • 2013 – 93,414 miles
  • 2012 – 78,381 miles
  • 2010 – 71,537 miles
  • 2009 – 65,205 miles
  • 2008 – 58,534 miles
  • 2007 – 50,238 miles
  • 2006 – 39,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,036 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,036 miles (+3,126)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    144,036 miles
    Test number
    182683414030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,910 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    140,910 miles
    Test number
    705287831290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,039 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    138,039 miles
    Test number
    502775091910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,225 miles (+3,517)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    136,225 miles
    Test number
    119772595581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,708 miles (+980)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    132,708 miles
    Test number
    867222084652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass131,728 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    131,728 miles
    Test number
    659892940877
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion, suspension front& rear
    • AdvisoryUnder shields damaged

  7. Fail131,728 miles (+1,335)2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,728 miles
    Test number
    448992554396
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion, suspension front& rear
    • AdvisoryUnder shields damaged

  8. Pass130,393 miles (+882)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    130,393 miles
    Test number
    734241248117
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryREAR DIFF LEAKING
    • AdvisoryBack plate rattles

  9. Pass129,511 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,511 miles
    Test number
    241780694696
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDiff seal

  10. Fail129,511 miles (+2,843)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,511 miles
    Test number
    366536273078
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDiff seal

  11. Pass126,668 miles (+2,528)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    126,668 miles
    Test number
    651496677087
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  12. Pass124,140 miles (+4,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    124,140 miles
    Test number
    203670485700
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded

  13. Pass119,839 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    119,839 miles
    Test number
    907598763091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,526 miles (+8,913)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,526 miles
    Test number
    585691171515
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass110,613 miles (+11,667)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    110,613 miles
    Test number
    969981305156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass98,946 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    98,946 miles
    Test number
    885663694043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,944 miles (+5,530)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,944 miles
    Test number
    269196784008
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass93,414 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    93,414 miles
    Test number
    165189793436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail93,359 miles (+14,978)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,359 miles
    Test number
    115275793486
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass78,381 miles (+6,844)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,381 miles
    Test number
    716951012015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  21. Pass71,537 miles (+6,332)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    71,537 miles
    Test number
    133727100341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,205 miles (+6,671)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,205 miles
    Test number
    440557039267
    • NoteFuel cap seal beginning to perish

  23. Pass58,534 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    58,534 miles
    Test number
    353784178413
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

  24. Fail58,534 miles (+8,296)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,534 miles
    Test number
    923844578260
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

  25. Pass50,238 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,238 miles
    Test number
    412317967251
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNear side rear noise from back plate on rotating.

  26. Fail50,238 miles (+10,881)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,238 miles
    Test number
    474507967207
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNear side rear noise from back plate on rotating.

  27. Pass39,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    39,357 miles
    Test number
    361464886132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail39,352 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,352 miles
    Test number
    304894786124
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LS51 MBX

Does LS51 MBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 MBX is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 MBX?
The MOT on LS51 MBX is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 MBX done?
LS51 MBX was recorded at 144,036 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 5,245 miles a year.
Has LS51 MBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 MBX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LS51 MBX 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 LS51 MBX find?
LS51 MBX passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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