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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LB52 KBVMOT history

LB52 KBV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2024
Mileage
75,994 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 KBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2024
Latest MOT test
2 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 KBV was last recorded at 75,994 miles on 2 May 2023, 4,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,765 miles · 26 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
4,229 miles
Average per year
4,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 75,994 miles
  • 2022 – 71,765 miles
  • 2021 – 68,306 miles
  • 2020 – 67,460 miles
  • 2019 – 67,275 miles
  • 2017 – 63,262 miles
  • 2016 – 58,509 miles
  • 2015 – 56,276 miles
  • 2014 – 53,030 miles
  • 2013 – 49,385 miles
  • 2012 – 45,068 miles
  • 2011 – 36,736 miles
  • 2010 – 28,030 miles
  • 2009 – 21,558 miles
  • 2008 – 16,626 miles
  • 2007 – 7,898 miles
  • 2006 – 7,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,994 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,994 miles (+4,229)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    75,994 miles
    Test number
    215269464188
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass71,765 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    71,765 miles
    Test number
    458475182769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail71,763 miles (+3,457)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,763 miles
    Test number
    408745245214
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass68,306 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,306 miles
    Test number
    524871263905
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail68,306 miles (+846)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,306 miles
    Test number
    204714149750
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass67,460 miles (+185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,460 miles
    Test number
    214879709575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,275 miles (+4,013)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,275 miles
    Test number
    858482010149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre cracked around outer edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracked

  8. Pass63,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,262 miles
    Test number
    627754174193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail63,262 miles (+4,753)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,262 miles
    Test number
    700913913108
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 x 16 91 v (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass58,509 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    58,509 miles
    Test number
    445342463278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to crack around outer edges
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre slightly out of shape around inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing around inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre starting to perish around outer side wall

  11. Fail58,509 miles (+2,233)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,509 miles
    Test number
    883171754606
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to crack around outer edges
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre slightly out of shape around inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing around inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre starting to perish around outer side wall

  12. Pass56,276 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,276 miles
    Test number
    514769256395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,030 miles (+3,645)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,030 miles
    Test number
    255163034351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres showing uneven wear.

  14. Pass49,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,385 miles
    Test number
    445429693291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,383 miles (+4,315)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,383 miles
    Test number
    509409593297
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  16. Pass45,068 miles (+8,332)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,068 miles
    Test number
    776570642312
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteTYRE PRESSURE SENSOR LIGHT ON.

  17. Pass36,736 miles (+8,706)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,736 miles
    Test number
    489214951425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,030 miles
    Test number
    550095460396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,030 miles (+6,472)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,030 miles
    Test number
    283564160388
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass21,558 miles (+4,932)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,558 miles
    Test number
    442914639332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,626 miles (+8,728)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,626 miles
    Test number
    422879038436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,898 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    7,898 miles
    Test number
    274293207062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail7,877 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,877 miles
    Test number
    980714066353
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about LB52 KBV

Does LB52 KBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 KBV expired on 1 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 KBV?
The MOT on LB52 KBV expired on 1 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 KBV done?
LB52 KBV was recorded at 75,994 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2023, an average of 4,170 miles a year.
Has LB52 KBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 KBV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 KBV 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 KBV find?
LB52 KBV passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front side repeater insecure; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front side repeater slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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