BMW M3
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc
LB52 FEFMOT history
LB52 FEF is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,613 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 118,613 mi
- At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,697 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 FEF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB52 FEF was last recorded at 118,613 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Mar 2012: 82,684 miles, lower than 755,665 miles on 4 May 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 118,500 miles · 19 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 113 miles
- Average per year
- 4,697 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 118,613 miles
- 2024 – 118,500 miles
- 2023 – 118,353 miles
- 2021 – 117,368 miles
- 2020 – 115,591 miles
- 2019 – 112,751 miles
- 2018 – 109,387 miles
- 2017 – 107,998 miles
- 2016 – 102,858 miles
- 2015 – 99,729 miles
- 2014 – 93,634 miles
- 2013 – 88,865 miles
- 2012 – 82,737 miles
- 2011 – 755,665 miles
- 2010 – 66,550 miles
- 2009 – 55,322 miles
- 2008 – 44,763 miles
- 2007 – 35,535 miles
- 2006 – 26,606 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,613 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Hazard lamps fast
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside brake light has a few led,s not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Hazards lights flash too fast and not at a steady speed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,613 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 118,613 miles
- Test number
- 360245420309
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail118,613 miles (+113)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,613 miles
- Test number
- 751878176011
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,500 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 118,500 miles
- Test number
- 981701729145
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHazard lamps fast
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail118,500 miles (+147)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,500 miles
- Test number
- 334020980218
- MajorNearside Front Brake insecure back plate (1.1.21 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake insecure Back plate (1.1.21 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHazard lamps fast
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,353 miles (+985)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 118,353 miles
- Test number
- 679815418944
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,368 miles (+1,777)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 117,368 miles
- Test number
- 261160333380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,591 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 115,591 miles
- Test number
- 916781159496
- AdvisoryNearside brake light has a few led,s not working
- AdvisoryHazards lights flash too fast and not at a steady speed
Fail115,590 miles (+2,839)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,590 miles
- Test number
- 810557178750
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside brake light has a few led,s not working
- AdvisoryHazards lights flash too fast and not at a steady speed
Pass112,751 miles (+42)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 112,751 miles
- Test number
- 718659957555
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail112,709 miles (+3,322)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,709 miles
- Test number
- 993204794759
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal badly perished and split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,387 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 109,387 miles
- Test number
- 200304496884
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
Fail109,385 miles (+1,387)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,385 miles
- Test number
- 563357466649
- MajorBrake performance not tested DUE TO TOTALY SEIZED FRONT CALIPER (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
Pass107,998 miles (+5,140)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 107,998 miles
- Test number
- 719096590770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,858 miles (+3,129)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 102,858 miles
- Test number
- 400087734791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,729 miles (+6,095)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 99,729 miles
- Test number
- 420477083823
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryEngine lamp on
Pass93,634 miles (+4,769)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 93,634 miles
- Test number
- 799893684140
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside headlamp washer in poor condition
- NotePossible problem with headlamp levelling system? no obvious fault noted.
Pass88,865 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 88,865 miles
- Test number
- 677436173143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,865 miles (+6,128)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,865 miles
- Test number
- 408931373114
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass82,737 miles (+53)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 82,737 miles
- Test number
- 198670672068
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- NoteOffside rear tyre feathering on edges
Fail82,684 miles (-672,981)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,684 miles
- Test number
- 556765562032
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass755,665 miles (+689,115)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 755,665 miles
- Test number
- 869754721175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,550 miles (+11,228)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2011
- Odometer
- 66,550 miles
- Test number
- 281205420442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,322 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2010
- Odometer
- 55,322 miles
- Test number
- 732655929107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,295 miles (+10,532)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,295 miles
- Test number
- 562491529179
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Pass44,763 miles (+9,228)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 44,763 miles
- Test number
- 714600488040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,535 miles (+8,929)4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 35,535 miles
- Test number
- 602787317005
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth registration plates starting to discolour
- NoteEngine undertray fitted
- NoteNearside front fog lamp glass cracked
- NotePlastic side skirts fitted
- NoteVehicle inspected whilst wet
Pass26,606 miles10 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 26,606 miles
- Test number
- 790189016034
- NoteBoth front tyres heavily worn on outer edges
- NoteBoth rear tyres on wear indicatos
- NoteCuts in both front tyre side walls no cords showing
- NoteCuts in n/s/r tyre side wall no cords showing
- NoteEngine under tray fitted
- NoteFront tyre 225/40/zr19
- NoteO/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner and outer edges
- NoteRear tyre 225/35/zr19
- NoteSill covers fitted
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Questions about LB52 FEF
- Does LB52 FEF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB52 FEF expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 FEF?
- The MOT on LB52 FEF expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB52 FEF done?
- LB52 FEF was recorded at 118,613 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 4,697 miles a year.
- Has LB52 FEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 FEF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB52 FEF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB52 FEF find?
- LB52 FEF passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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