BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
LB52 BWMMOT history
LB52 BWM is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,072 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 85,072 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,046 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 BWM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 14 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB52 BWM was last recorded at 85,072 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 4,237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 80,835 miles · 13 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,237 miles
- Average per year
- 3,046 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,072 miles
- 2025 – 80,835 miles
- 2024 – 79,411 miles
- 2023 – 78,477 miles
- 2022 – 75,939 miles
- 2021 – 73,556 miles
- 2020 – 72,720 miles
- 2019 – 70,613 miles
- 2018 – 68,788 miles
- 2017 – 66,804 miles
- 2016 – 63,624 miles
- 2015 – 59,785 miles
- 2014 – 55,441 miles
- 2013 – 52,199 miles
- 2012 – 48,101 miles
- 2011 – 45,140 miles
- 2010 – 42,264 miles
- 2009 – 38,948 miles
- 2008 – 34,978 miles
- 2007 – 30,791 miles
- 2005 – 23,550 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,072 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,072 miles (+4,237)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 85,072 miles
- Test number
- 965551508774
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,835 miles (+1,424)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 80,835 miles
- Test number
- 901561610735
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass79,411 miles (+934)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 79,411 miles
- Test number
- 729413154422
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass78,477 miles (+2,538)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 78,477 miles
- Test number
- 315131680365
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass75,939 miles (+2,383)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 75,939 miles
- Test number
- 399612374677
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass73,556 miles (+836)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 73,556 miles
- Test number
- 563474325681
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass72,720 miles (+2,107)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 72,720 miles
- Test number
- 409956894206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass70,613 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 70,613 miles
- Test number
- 713340723974
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail70,613 miles (+1,825)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,613 miles
- Test number
- 926321637238
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass68,788 miles (+1,984)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 68,788 miles
- Test number
- 675433984003
- AdvisorySlight damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.
Pass66,804 miles (+3,180)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 66,804 miles
- Test number
- 634172458673
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,624 miles (+3,839)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 63,624 miles
- Test number
- 973717625074
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass59,785 miles (+4,344)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 59,785 miles
- Test number
- 499746715066
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.
Pass55,441 miles (+25)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 55,441 miles
- Test number
- 166420514010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail55,416 miles (+3,217)1 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,416 miles
- Test number
- 817427004056
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteDamage to inner and outer walls of n/side front tyre.
- NoteInside of n/side front tyre tread wareing low.
Pass52,199 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 52,199 miles
- Test number
- 537905213041
- NoteDamage to inner and outer walls of n/side front tyre.
- NoteInside of n/side and o/side front tyre treads wareing low.
Fail52,192 miles (+4,091)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,192 miles
- Test number
- 128625813064
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteDamage to inner and outer walls of n/side front tyre.
- NoteInside of n/side and o/side front tyre treads wareing low.
Pass48,101 miles (+2,961)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 48,101 miles
- Test number
- 776211712082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,140 miles (+2,876)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 45,140 miles
- Test number
- 296491311079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight damage to n/side front tyre walls,but no cords exposed.
Pass42,264 miles (+3,316)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 42,264 miles
- Test number
- 644814000085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,948 miles (+3,970)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 38,948 miles
- Test number
- 422739319022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,978 miles (+4,187)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 34,978 miles
- Test number
- 483157408013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,791 miles (+7,241)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 30,791 miles
- Test number
- 182450717047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,550 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 23,550 miles
- Test number
- 271849145340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB52 BWM
- Does LB52 BWM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 BWM is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 BWM?
- The MOT on LB52 BWM is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB52 BWM done?
- LB52 BWM was recorded at 85,072 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 3,046 miles a year.
- Has LB52 BWM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 BWM has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2019.
- Has the mileage on LB52 BWM 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 LB52 BWM find?
- LB52 BWM passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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