# LR51OFD — BMW 3 SERIES MOT History & Vehicle Check LR51OFD is a Blue BMW 3 SERIES, Petrol (2494cc), first registered 2001-09-27. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for LR51OFD — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | LR51OFD | | Make | BMW | | Model | 3 SERIES | | Colour | Blue | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 2494cc | | First registered | 2001-09-27 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2016-05-19 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 14 - Passes: 10 - Fails: 4 - Pass rate: 71.43% - Total defects recorded: 49 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2015-05-20 14:14:02 | PASSED | 105,686 MI | 2016-05-19 00:00:00 | | 2015-05-19 17:15:20 | FAILED | 105,686 MI | — | | 2014-05-15 17:09:52 | PASSED | 93,259 MI | 2015-05-18 00:00:00 | | 2013-05-18 10:09:55 | PASSED | 89,007 MI | 2014-05-18 00:00:00 | | 2012-05-19 14:17:26 | PASSED | 85,832 MI | 2013-05-18 00:00:00 | | 2012-05-12 11:08:28 | FAILED | 85,804 MI | — | | 2011-05-14 10:53:36 | PASSED | 83,251 MI | 2012-05-13 00:00:00 | | 2010-05-10 16:15:42 | PASSED | 78,930 MI | 2011-05-09 00:00:00 | | 2010-05-07 09:03:50 | FAILED | 80,570 MI | — | | 2009-02-20 11:41:39 | PASSED | 70,606 MI | 2010-02-20 00:00:00 | | 2008-02-21 15:32:31 | PASSED | 62,655 MI | 2009-02-20 00:00:00 | | 2008-02-21 13:11:45 | FAILED | 62,655 MI | — | | 2007-05-09 12:55:37 | PASSED | 58,956 MI | 2008-05-14 00:00:00 | | 2006-05-09 12:34:51 | PASSED | 53,637 MI | 2007-05-14 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2015-05-20 14:14:02 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) **2015-05-19 17:15:20 (FAILED)** - USER ENTERED: Oil leak - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) - FAIL: Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1) - FAIL: Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) - FAIL: Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) - FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) - FAIL: Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) - FAIL: Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) **2014-05-15 17:09:52 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components **2012-05-19 14:17:26 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) - ADVISORY: Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) - USER ENTERED: air bag light on **2012-05-12 11:08:28 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) - FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) - FAIL: Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) - USER ENTERED: air bag light on **2011-05-14 10:53:36 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: advise rear brake pipes - USER ENTERED: advise both lower arm bushes **2010-05-10 16:15:42 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) **2010-05-07 09:03:50 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) - FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) - FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) - FAIL: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) **2008-02-21 15:32:31 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2008-02-21 13:11:45 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for LR51OFD is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/LR51OFD. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.