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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LB52 FDXMOT history

LB52 FDX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2023
Mileage
76,130 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 FDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 FDX was last recorded at 76,130 miles on 14 Mar 2022, 2,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,269 miles · 5 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
2,861 miles
Average per year
3,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 76,130 miles
  • 2021 – 73,269 miles
  • 2020 – 70,178 miles
  • 2019 – 66,349 miles
  • 2018 – 62,675 miles
  • 2017 – 58,655 miles
  • 2016 – 54,121 miles
  • 2015 – 49,500 miles
  • 2014 – 46,046 miles
  • 2013 – 42,784 miles
  • 2012 – 38,790 miles
  • 2011 – 33,305 miles
  • 2010 – 29,762 miles
  • 2009 – 27,156 miles
  • 2008 – 24,077 miles
  • 2007 – 21,343 miles
  • 2006 – 20,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,130 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,130 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,130 miles
    Test number
    434909035289
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail76,130 miles (+2,861)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,130 miles
    Test number
    256607359579
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass73,269 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,269 miles
    Test number
    414180889397
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber foam bump stop broken protective cover dropped down and top of shock absorber push rod has corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail73,269 miles (+3,091)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,269 miles
    Test number
    303313114779
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working outer side lamp dim (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber foam bump stop broken protective cover dropped down and top of shock absorber push rod has corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass70,178 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,178 miles
    Test number
    470179842233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,995 miles (+3,646)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,995 miles
    Test number
    364259651595
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass66,349 miles (+3,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,349 miles
    Test number
    731178106390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass62,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,675 miles
    Test number
    569989502119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,675 miles (+4,020)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,675 miles
    Test number
    482141906285
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass58,655 miles (+4,534)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,655 miles
    Test number
    647486730441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing close to the wear indicators
    • AdvisoryOuter sidewall damaged o/s/f tyre no cords showing

  11. Pass54,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,121 miles
    Test number
    283479326527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,121 miles (+4,621)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,121 miles
    Test number
    990424307149
    • FailureNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass49,500 miles (+3,454)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,500 miles
    Test number
    335699145078
    • NoteBoth rear tyres bald on the inner edges also both worn close to the wear indicators on the centre treads

  14. Pass46,046 miles (+3,262)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,046 miles
    Test number
    926665554033
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing to inner edges
    • NoteFuel cap seal has slight perishing

  15. Pass42,784 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,784 miles
    Test number
    126603363077
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  16. Fail42,784 miles (+3,994)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,784 miles
    Test number
    839883563074
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  17. Pass38,790 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,790 miles
    Test number
    555039852051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail38,790 miles (+5,485)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,790 miles
    Test number
    929788752018
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass33,305 miles (+3,543)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,305 miles
    Test number
    745322051085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,762 miles
    Test number
    660987560036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,762 miles (+2,606)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,762 miles
    Test number
    931457960075
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass27,156 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,156 miles
    Test number
    260095059040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,077 miles (+2,734)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,077 miles
    Test number
    543756058003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,343 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,343 miles
    Test number
    181703477495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,587 miles
    Test number
    122105036219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,587 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,587 miles
    Test number
    653245736212
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB52 FDX

Does LB52 FDX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 FDX expired on 13 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 FDX?
The MOT on LB52 FDX expired on 13 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 FDX done?
LB52 FDX was recorded at 76,130 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2022, an average of 3,570 miles a year.
Has LB52 FDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 FDX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 FDX 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 FDX find?
LB52 FDX passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both; nearside front nail in tyre; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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