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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

LB52 FHTMOT history

LB52 FHT is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 7 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
92,863 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 FHT
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
7 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 FHT was last recorded at 92,863 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 2,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,399 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,464 miles
Average per year
3,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,863 miles
  • 2025 – 90,399 miles
  • 2024 – 85,547 miles
  • 2023 – 77,171 miles
  • 2022 – 76,969 miles
  • 2021 – 76,304 miles
  • 2019 – 73,354 miles
  • 2018 – 62,053 miles
  • 2017 – 61,855 miles
  • 2015 – 61,362 miles
  • 2014 – 57,466 miles
  • 2013 – 55,411 miles
  • 2012 – 53,054 miles
  • 2011 – 51,877 miles
  • 2010 – 49,953 miles
  • 2009 – 46,136 miles
  • 2008 – 41,240 miles
  • 2007 – 36,114 miles
  • 2006 – 27,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,863 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,863 miles (+2,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    92,863 miles
    Test number
    945429256507
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass90,399 miles (+4,852)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    90,399 miles
    Test number
    907335820014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,547 miles (+8,376)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,547 miles
    Test number
    901277942845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,171 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    77,171 miles
    Test number
    289101063958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    76,969 miles
    Test number
    738943461047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,969 miles (+665)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,969 miles
    Test number
    615482379148
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,304 miles (+2,950)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    76,304 miles
    Test number
    884489850835
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged rear view mirror clouded (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,354 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,354 miles
    Test number
    160741536221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail73,302 miles (+11,249)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,302 miles
    Test number
    696867372787
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass62,053 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,053 miles
    Test number
    162202622984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,855 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,855 miles
    Test number
    231217916389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,362 miles (+1,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    61,362 miles
    Test number
    254504763420
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear rear sections front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre to rear exhaust silencer clamp rusted

  13. Pass59,621 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,621 miles
    Test number
    868113605154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,466 miles (+2,055)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,466 miles
    Test number
    548759424187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,411 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,411 miles
    Test number
    817149013107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,054 miles (+1,177)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,054 miles
    Test number
    925559712133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,877 miles (+1,924)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,877 miles
    Test number
    499339421118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,953 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    49,953 miles
    Test number
    950927620154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,932 miles (+3,796)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,932 miles
    Test number
    880691420172
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass46,136 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,136 miles
    Test number
    202159729111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail46,068 miles (+4,828)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,068 miles
    Test number
    791345929197
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass41,240 miles (+5,126)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,240 miles
    Test number
    392178428105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,114 miles
    Test number
    620310537171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,114 miles (+8,185)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,114 miles
    Test number
    280409727188
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass27,929 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,929 miles
    Test number
    300044326178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,904 miles (+530)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,904 miles
    Test number
    262766566048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    27,374 miles
    Test number
    353728536002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 FHT

Does LB52 FHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 FHT is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 FHT?
The MOT on LB52 FHT is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 FHT done?
LB52 FHT was recorded at 92,863 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 3,244 miles a year.
Has LB52 FHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 FHT has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 FHT 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 FHT find?
LB52 FHT passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear nail in tyre.

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