BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
LB52 KBYMOT history
LB52 KBY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 87,292 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 87,292 mi
- At MOT on 1 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,875 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 KBY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB52 KBY was last recorded at 87,292 miles on 1 Feb 2026, 1,642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,650 miles · 9 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,642 miles
- Average per year
- 2,875 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,292 miles
- 2025 – 85,650 miles
- 2024 – 85,650 miles
- 2023 – 83,369 miles
- 2022 – 79,378 miles
- 2021 – 76,768 miles
- 2020 – 75,574 miles
- 2019 – 74,707 miles
- 2018 – 73,561 miles
- 2017 – 72,988 miles
- 2016 – 71,983 miles
- 2015 – 70,055 miles
- 2014 – 67,403 miles
- 2013 – 62,476 miles
- 2012 – 60,835 miles
- 2011 – 58,468 miles
- 2010 – 52,584 miles
- 2009 – 47,051 miles
- 2008 – 44,188 miles
- 2007 – 38,611 miles
- 2006 – 33,680 miles
- 2005 – 27,746 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,292 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 17 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,292 miles (+1,642)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 87,292 miles
- Test number
- 691091467979
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,650 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 85,650 miles
- Test number
- 655996545240
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail85,650 miles (+2,281)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,650 miles
- Test number
- 930038844597
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,369 miles (+3,991)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 83,369 miles
- Test number
- 541779220056
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass79,378 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 79,378 miles
- Test number
- 490346182496
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail79,378 miles (+2,610)2 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,378 miles
- Test number
- 269334387467
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass76,768 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 76,768 miles
- Test number
- 762473012165
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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))
Fail76,768 miles (+1,194)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,768 miles
- Test number
- 487426968536
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- 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))
Pass75,574 miles (+867)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 75,574 miles
- Test number
- 108940202424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,707 miles (+1,146)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 74,707 miles
- Test number
- 420154007205
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass73,561 miles (+573)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 73,561 miles
- Test number
- 888512108913
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to access all testable items
Pass72,988 miles (+1,005)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 72,988 miles
- Test number
- 207856802615
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to access all testable items
Pass71,983 miles (+1,928)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 71,983 miles
- Test number
- 671909663346
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass70,055 miles (+2,652)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 70,055 miles
- Test number
- 306669035217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,403 miles (+4,927)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 67,403 miles
- Test number
- 278110934216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,476 miles (+1,641)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 62,476 miles
- Test number
- 957873033285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,835 miles (+2,367)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 60,835 miles
- Test number
- 149598822293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,468 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,468 miles
- Test number
- 339519721206
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass58,468 miles (+5,884)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 58,468 miles
- Test number
- 537719321259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,584 miles (+5,533)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 52,584 miles
- Test number
- 353425810434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,051 miles (+2,863)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 47,051 miles
- Test number
- 992979789133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,188 miles (+5,577)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 44,188 miles
- Test number
- 251043868191
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass38,611 miles (+4,931)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 38,611 miles
- Test number
- 164827367127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass33,680 miles (+5,934)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 33,680 miles
- Test number
- 864166966161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,746 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2006
- Odometer
- 27,746 miles
- Test number
- 231278235429
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 372177135123
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about LB52 KBY
- Does LB52 KBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 KBY is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 KBY?
- The MOT on LB52 KBY is valid until 31 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 KBY done?
- LB52 KBY was recorded at 87,292 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2026, an average of 2,875 miles a year.
- Has LB52 KBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 KBY has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB52 KBY 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 KBY find?
- LB52 KBY passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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