BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
LB52 FLJMOT history
LB52 FLJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 106,349 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 106,349 mi
- At MOT on 29 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,748 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 FLJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB52 FLJ was last recorded at 106,349 miles on 29 Nov 2024, 464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 105,885 miles · 17 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 464 miles
- Average per year
- 3,748 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 106,349 miles
- 2023 – 105,885 miles
- 2022 – 104,154 miles
- 2021 – 101,868 miles
- 2020 – 99,861 miles
- 2019 – 97,835 miles
- 2018 – 95,389 miles
- 2017 – 91,719 miles
- 2016 – 86,665 miles
- 2015 – 82,043 miles
- 2014 – 78,377 miles
- 2013 – 72,614 miles
- 2012 – 67,907 miles
- 2011 – 67,212 miles
- 2010 – 63,896 miles
- 2009 – 57,144 miles
- 2008 – 51,210 miles
- 2007 – 46,805 miles
- 2006 – 35,720 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,349 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded
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 binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
30 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,349 miles (+464)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 106,349 miles
- Test number
- 398830034477
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded
Pass105,885 miles (+1,731)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 105,885 miles
- Test number
- 826320125104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,154 miles (+2,286)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 104,154 miles
- Test number
- 642034005082
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass101,868 miles (+2,007)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 101,868 miles
- Test number
- 777876166607
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass99,861 miles (+2,026)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 99,861 miles
- Test number
- 949481252167
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEml light on
Pass97,835 miles (+2,446)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 97,835 miles
- Test number
- 365370885539
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,389 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 95,389 miles
- Test number
- 856998010879
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail95,387 miles (+3,668)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,387 miles
- Test number
- 963611708917
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,719 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 91,719 miles
- Test number
- 192277622918
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,716 miles (+5,051)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,716 miles
- Test number
- 580263667940
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass86,665 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 86,665 miles
- Test number
- 834602753473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,663 miles (+4,620)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,663 miles
- Test number
- 650048598108
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass82,043 miles (+3,666)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 82,043 miles
- Test number
- 149475679529
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,377 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,377 miles
- Test number
- 317995014391
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass78,377 miles (+5,763)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 78,377 miles
- Test number
- 439035714491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,614 miles (+1,433)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 72,614 miles
- Test number
- 397959513391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,181 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 71,181 miles
- Test number
- 186464903456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,181 miles (+3,274)5 failures1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,181 miles
- Test number
- 736354503002
- FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- FailureNearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteN/S/F Tyre (Perrished & Worn on Edge)
- NoteWiper Blades (Split)
Pass67,907 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 67,907 miles
- Test number
- 118137812468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,907 miles (+695)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,907 miles
- Test number
- 676296212092
- FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- 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)
Pass67,212 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 67,212 miles
- Test number
- 825716351235
- NoteRear brake discs pitted
Fail67,212 miles (+3,316)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,212 miles
- Test number
- 775296151283
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteRear brake discs pitted
Pass63,896 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 63,896 miles
- Test number
- 194839980193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,896 miles (+6,752)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,896 miles
- Test number
- 870047380137
- FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteOffside rear tyre has cut in side wall
Pass57,144 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 57,144 miles
- Test number
- 761806019219
- 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)
Fail57,144 miles (+5,934)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,144 miles
- Test number
- 624946919299
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass51,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 51,210 miles
- Test number
- 461047818207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,210 miles (+4,405)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,210 miles
- Test number
- 902577518279
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass46,805 miles (+11,085)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 46,805 miles
- Test number
- 182252117263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,720 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 35,720 miles
- Test number
- 821105926068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB52 FLJ
- Does LB52 FLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB52 FLJ expired on 28 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 FLJ?
- The MOT on LB52 FLJ expired on 28 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB52 FLJ done?
- LB52 FLJ was recorded at 106,349 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2024, an average of 3,748 miles a year.
- Has LB52 FLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 FLJ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2018.
- Has the mileage on LB52 FLJ 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 FLJ find?
- LB52 FLJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; both rear sills corroded.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.