# LR51OFS — BMW 3 SERIES MOT History & Vehicle Check LR51OFS is a Black BMW 3 SERIES, Petrol (1995cc), first registered 2001-09-28. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for LR51OFS — 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 | LR51OFS | | Make | BMW | | Model | 3 SERIES | | Colour | Black | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1995cc | | First registered | 2001-09-28 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2016-01-08 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 16 - Passes: 9 - Fails: 7 - Pass rate: 56.25% - Total defects recorded: 64 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2015-01-09 16:05:43 | PASSED | 110,202 MI | 2016-01-08 00:00:00 | | 2015-01-07 15:47:14 | FAILED | 110,194 MI | — | | 2013-12-20 11:10:00 | PASSED | 101,319 MI | 2014-12-19 00:00:00 | | 2013-12-20 08:50:48 | FAILED | 101,319 MI | — | | 2012-12-18 12:00:20 | PASSED | 92,314 MI | 2013-12-17 00:00:00 | | 2011-12-13 16:48:39 | PASSED | 84,335 MI | 2012-12-12 00:00:00 | | 2011-12-13 16:46:03 | FAILED | 84,335 MI | — | | 2011-12-06 11:22:59 | FAILED | 84,289 MI | — | | 2010-11-26 15:28:18 | PASSED | 76,922 MI | 2011-11-25 00:00:00 | | 2010-11-25 12:04:08 | FAILED | 76,919 MI | — | | 2009-05-16 11:18:20 | PASSED | 62,749 MI | 2010-05-15 00:00:00 | | 2008-05-07 15:50:22 | PASSED | 54,392 MI | 2009-05-06 00:00:00 | | 2008-04-25 15:34:11 | FAILED | 54,217 MI | — | | 2007-02-13 11:43:55 | PASSED | 43,691 MI | 2008-02-12 00:00:00 | | 2007-02-09 14:18:18 | FAILED | 43,691 MI | — | | 2004-11-09 00:00:00 | PASSED | 26,046 MI | 2005-11-08 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2015-01-09 16:05:43 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - USER ENTERED: eml on **2015-01-07 15:47:14 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) - FAIL: Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) - FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) - FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) - USER ENTERED: eml on **2013-12-20 11:10:00 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components - USER ENTERED: Non obligatory mirror damaged **2013-12-20 08:50:48 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - FAIL: Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components - USER ENTERED: Non obligatory mirror damaged **2012-12-18 12:00:20 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - USER ENTERED: Non obligatory mirror damaged **2011-12-13 16:46:03 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) **2011-12-06 11:22:59 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: Emissions not tested (7.0) - FAIL: Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) - FAIL: Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) - FAIL: Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) - FAIL: Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) **2010-11-25 12:04:08 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) - FAIL: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) - FAIL: Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) **2009-05-16 11:18:20 (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) **2008-05-07 15:50:22 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - USER ENTERED: Advise both front tyres have small cuts to sidewalls **2008-04-25 15:34:11 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - FAIL: Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) - FAIL: Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) - FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) - USER ENTERED: Advise both front tyres have small cuts to sidewalls **2007-02-09 14:18:18 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) - FAIL: Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) - FAIL: Outer Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) - USER ENTERED: front number plate crack ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for LR51OFS is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/LR51OFS. 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.