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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

LS51 YBMMOT history

LS51 YBM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2023.

LS51 YBM black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2024
Mileage
126,912 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 YBM
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
31 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 YBM was last recorded at 126,912 miles on 24 Feb 2023, 5,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,199 miles · 1 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
5,713 miles
Average per year
6,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,912 miles
  • 2022 – 121,199 miles
  • 2020 – 113,397 miles
  • 2019 – 105,582 miles
  • 2018 – 98,603 miles
  • 2017 – 91,408 miles
  • 2016 – 78,756 miles
  • 2015 – 70,700 miles
  • 2014 – 66,676 miles
  • 2013 – 61,809 miles
  • 2012 – 56,338 miles
  • 2011 – 50,690 miles
  • 2010 – 44,855 miles
  • 2009 – 39,204 miles
  • 2008 – 34,069 miles
  • 2007 – 29,387 miles
  • 2006 – 24,301 miles
  • 2005 – 18,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,912 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to flex pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brakes have imbalance

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,912 miles (+5,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,912 miles
    Test number
    531823464606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,199 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,199 miles
    Test number
    315305510353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail121,193 miles (+7,796)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,193 miles
    Test number
    481476464264
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass113,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,397 miles
    Test number
    529452158591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail113,392 miles (+6)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,392 miles
    Test number
    671700447677
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail113,386 miles (+7,804)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,386 miles
    Test number
    295872235175
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure DAGEROUS DO NOT DRIVE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front To rear brake pipe corroded at hose union.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Worn badly inner edge .

  7. Pass105,582 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,582 miles
    Test number
    853047259762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes have imbalance

  8. Fail105,582 miles (+6,979)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,582 miles
    Test number
    942971745549
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes have imbalance

  9. Pass98,603 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,603 miles
    Test number
    854287742366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,536 miles (+7,128)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,536 miles
    Test number
    975290334642
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass91,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,408 miles
    Test number
    795979046336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,408 miles (+12,652)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,408 miles
    Test number
    392131353767
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass78,756 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,756 miles
    Test number
    140900032065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,396 miles (+7,696)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,396 miles
    Test number
    731650341790
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass70,700 miles (+4,024)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,700 miles
    Test number
    550302664182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,676 miles (+4,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,676 miles
    Test number
    868874194289
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass61,809 miles (+5,471)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    61,809 miles
    Test number
    388158993446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,338 miles (+5,648)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,338 miles
    Test number
    389308292268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,690 miles (+5,835)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,690 miles
    Test number
    745369691266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,855 miles (+5,651)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    44,855 miles
    Test number
    110138380216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,204 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,204 miles
    Test number
    603717889223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,069 miles (+4,682)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,069 miles
    Test number
    454500698261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass29,387 miles (+5,086)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,387 miles
    Test number
    441980997270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,301 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    24,301 miles
    Test number
    841692596231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    18,992 miles
    Test number
    223444195297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 YBM

Does LS51 YBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 YBM expired on 23 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 YBM?
The MOT on LS51 YBM expired on 23 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 YBM done?
LS51 YBM was recorded at 126,912 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2023, an average of 6,222 miles a year.
Has LS51 YBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 YBM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS51 YBM 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 YBM find?
LS51 YBM passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush.

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