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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

LB52 EEJMOT history

LB52 EEJ is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 17 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 92,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
92,310 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 EEJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 EEJ was last recorded at 92,310 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 2,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,182 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,128 miles
Average per year
3,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,310 miles
  • 2024 – 90,182 miles
  • 2023 – 88,962 miles
  • 2022 – 86,918 miles
  • 2021 – 83,412 miles
  • 2020 – 82,755 miles
  • 2019 – 82,118 miles
  • 2018 – 81,419 miles
  • 2017 – 78,267 miles
  • 2016 – 74,249 miles
  • 2015 – 70,084 miles
  • 2014 – 64,769 miles
  • 2013 – 60,255 miles
  • 2012 – 55,630 miles
  • 2011 – 50,302 miles
  • 2010 – 43,815 miles
  • 2009 – 39,006 miles
  • 2008 – 27,488 miles
  • 2007 – 22,595 miles
  • 2006 – 17,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,310 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.

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,310 miles (+2,128)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    92,310 miles
    Test number
    825599448291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,182 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    90,182 miles
    Test number
    143920918232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,962 miles (+2,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,962 miles
    Test number
    840586751280
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 2x Nails

  4. Pass86,918 miles (+3,506)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,918 miles
    Test number
    420172477444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,412 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,412 miles
    Test number
    754554036768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,755 miles (+637)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,755 miles
    Test number
    159409142773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,118 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,118 miles
    Test number
    980462635513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Fail82,099 miles (+680)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,099 miles
    Test number
    220727112422
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass81,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    81,419 miles
    Test number
    985672165292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,401 miles (+3,134)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,401 miles
    Test number
    137366012696
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  11. Pass78,267 miles (+4,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    78,267 miles
    Test number
    683259865314
    • AdvisoryLAZY CAT CONVERTOR ?
    • AdvisoryRear ROADSPRINGS BOTH CORRODING

  12. Pass74,249 miles (+4,165)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,249 miles
    Test number
    171595346960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,084 miles (+5,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    70,084 miles
    Test number
    194288703291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Axle has oil leak

  14. Pass64,769 miles (+4,514)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    64,769 miles
    Test number
    407440514324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,255 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,255 miles
    Test number
    768396713350
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail60,247 miles (+4,617)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,247 miles
    Test number
    958219003364
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass55,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,630 miles
    Test number
    179274212322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,630 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,630 miles
    Test number
    358934312336
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  19. Fail55,627 miles (+5,325)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,627 miles
    Test number
    486734212384
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  20. Pass50,302 miles (+6,487)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    50,302 miles
    Test number
    199438501389
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear diff damp

  21. Pass43,815 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    43,815 miles
    Test number
    230009300333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,006 miles (+11,518)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,006 miles
    Test number
    731191239365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,488 miles (+4,893)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,488 miles
    Test number
    183892018301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,595 miles (+4,989)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,595 miles
    Test number
    902533637372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    17,606 miles
    Test number
    292968336309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail17,606 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,606 miles
    Test number
    550235936352
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LB52 EEJ

Does LB52 EEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 EEJ is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB52 EEJ?
The MOT on LB52 EEJ is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 EEJ done?
LB52 EEJ was recorded at 92,310 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 3,946 miles a year.
Has LB52 EEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 EEJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LB52 EEJ 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 EEJ find?
LB52 EEJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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