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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LB52 FHPMOT history

LB52 FHP is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 102,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
102,683 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 FHP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 FHP was last recorded at 102,683 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 3,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,165 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,518 miles
Average per year
4,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,683 miles
  • 2025 – 99,165 miles
  • 2024 – 95,300 miles
  • 2023 – 90,158 miles
  • 2022 – 85,564 miles
  • 2021 – 80,349 miles
  • 2020 – 76,303 miles
  • 2019 – 72,400 miles
  • 2018 – 68,283 miles
  • 2017 – 63,250 miles
  • 2016 – 57,756 miles
  • 2015 – 52,409 miles
  • 2014 – 47,696 miles
  • 2013 – 44,174 miles
  • 2012 – 40,955 miles
  • 2011 – 36,681 miles
  • 2010 – 33,531 miles
  • 2009 – 30,345 miles
  • 2008 – 28,148 miles
  • 2007 – 24,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,683 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside head light lense misty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,683 miles (+3,518)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    102,683 miles
    Test number
    943792722447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,165 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    99,165 miles
    Test number
    378746914328
    • AdvisoryOffside head light lense misty

  3. Fail99,165 miles (+3,865)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,165 miles
    Test number
    887430654494
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. driver seat not adjusting (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside head light lense misty

  4. Pass95,300 miles (+5,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    95,300 miles
    Test number
    788376400506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass90,158 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,158 miles
    Test number
    243654311245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow retracting but locks as soon as applied

  6. Pass90,155 miles (+4,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,155 miles
    Test number
    854520955197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,564 miles (+5,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    85,564 miles
    Test number
    776712401537
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,349 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,349 miles
    Test number
    179312575464
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail80,347 miles (+4,044)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,347 miles
    Test number
    131247133317
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake insecure caliper retaining clip missing (1.1.21 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass76,303 miles (+3,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,303 miles
    Test number
    857738560917
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective gearbox bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are slightly corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass72,400 miles (+4,117)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    72,400 miles
    Test number
    258261935409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,283 miles (+5,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,283 miles
    Test number
    300842970630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass63,250 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,250 miles
    Test number
    196986127117
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail63,250 miles (+5,494)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,250 miles
    Test number
    935259916807
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass57,756 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,756 miles
    Test number
    260398681067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,409 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,409 miles
    Test number
    739159215055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,349 miles (+4,653)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,349 miles
    Test number
    198292015430
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass47,696 miles (+3,522)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,696 miles
    Test number
    605251824045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,174 miles (+3,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,174 miles
    Test number
    535677303045
    • 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)

  20. Pass40,955 miles (+4,274)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,955 miles
    Test number
    665676112080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,681 miles (+3,150)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,681 miles
    Test number
    175972511095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,531 miles (+3,186)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,531 miles
    Test number
    592030620001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,345 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,345 miles
    Test number
    104033219054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,148 miles (+3,568)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,148 miles
    Test number
    782938108084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,580 miles
    Test number
    642822317014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 FHP

Does LB52 FHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 FHP is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 FHP?
The MOT on LB52 FHP is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 FHP done?
LB52 FHP was recorded at 102,683 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,105 miles a year.
Has LB52 FHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 FHP has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 FHP 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 FHP find?
LB52 FHP passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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