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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LB52 EFWMOT history

LB52 EFW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2025
Mileage
108,962 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 EFW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 EFW was last recorded at 108,962 miles on 16 Jan 2023, 4,723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,239 miles · 27 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
4,723 miles
Average per year
5,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,962 miles
  • 2022 – 104,239 miles
  • 2021 – 100,114 miles
  • 2020 – 96,527 miles
  • 2019 – 88,039 miles
  • 2018 – 80,075 miles
  • 2017 – 74,381 miles
  • 2016 – 70,990 miles
  • 2015 – 66,390 miles
  • 2014 – 60,455 miles
  • 2013 – 54,040 miles
  • 2012 – 46,435 miles
  • 2010 – 34,331 miles
  • 2009 – 25,552 miles
  • 2008 – 22,897 miles
  • 2007 – 13,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    824775138119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,962 miles (+4,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    108,962 miles
    Test number
    928185953040
    • AdvisoryOffside rear driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

  3. Pass104,239 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,239 miles
    Test number
    840866883270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,237 miles (+4,123)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,237 miles
    Test number
    918581833323
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass100,114 miles (+3,587)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,114 miles
    Test number
    773038488538
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement To the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement To the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,527 miles (+8,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,527 miles
    Test number
    914779622281
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,039 miles (+7,964)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,039 miles
    Test number
    829779697592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    80,075 miles
    Test number
    839413965008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit quarter (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail80,075 miles (+5,694)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,075 miles
    Test number
    308715832777
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit quarter (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass74,381 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,381 miles
    Test number
    535434751313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,990 miles (+4,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,990 miles
    Test number
    807732525032
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass66,390 miles (+5,935)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    66,390 miles
    Test number
    488472805099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,455 miles (+6,415)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,455 miles
    Test number
    197675524486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,040 miles (+7,605)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,040 miles
    Test number
    155391673439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass46,435 miles (+12,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,435 miles
    Test number
    869945562040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass34,331 miles (+8,779)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    34,331 miles
    Test number
    203067160256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,552 miles (+7)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,552 miles
    Test number
    352760059481
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNear side rear jacking block missing.
    • NoteOff and near side front tyres are extensivly perished/cracked.
    • NoteOff and near side rear outer brake pads show wear.
    • NoteSteering system feels notchey.

  18. Fail25,545 miles (+2,648)2 dangerous1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,545 miles
    Test number
    200409439256
    • DangerousNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNear side rear jacking block missing.
    • NoteOff and near side front tyres are extensivly perished/cracked.
    • NoteOff and near side rear outer brake pads show wear.
    • NoteSteering system feels notchey.

  19. Pass22,897 miles (+9,116)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,897 miles
    Test number
    653683568204
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNear side rear jacking block missing.
    • NoteOff and near side front and rear brake discs show wear/lipped edge.
    • NoteOff and near side front tyres are extensivly perished/cracked.
    • NoteOff and near side rear outer brake pads show wear.
    • NoteSteering rack off and near side inner arm inner joints show play.
    • NoteUnder shield fitted.

  20. Pass13,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    13,781 miles
    Test number
    524383357268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail13,781 miles (+719)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,781 miles
    Test number
    981113157220
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass13,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,062 miles
    Test number
    284278607091
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB52 EFW

Does LB52 EFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 EFW expired on 28 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 EFW?
The MOT on LB52 EFW expired on 28 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 EFW done?
LB52 EFW was recorded at 108,962 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2023, an average of 5,986 miles a year.
Has LB52 EFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 EFW has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 EFW 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 EFW find?
LB52 EFW passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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