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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LB52 LPXMOT history

LB52 LPX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2025
Mileage
145,928 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 LPX
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
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 LPX was last recorded at 145,928 miles on 11 Sept 2024, 122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,806 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
122 miles
Average per year
7,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 145,928 miles
  • 2023 – 139,632 miles
  • 2022 – 137,999 miles
  • 2021 – 135,861 miles
  • 2020 – 135,343 miles
  • 2019 – 129,022 miles
  • 2018 – 120,646 miles
  • 2017 – 112,800 miles
  • 2016 – 105,283 miles
  • 2015 – 92,775 miles
  • 2014 – 81,695 miles
  • 2013 – 63,930 miles
  • 2012 – 53,782 miles
  • 2011 – 44,261 miles
  • 2010 – 38,126 miles
  • 2009 – 31,317 miles
  • 2008 – 22,554 miles
  • 2007 – 10,277 miles
  • 2006 – 8,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,928 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded bothside rear lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,928 miles (+122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    145,928 miles
    Test number
    615942009916
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded bothside rear lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail145,806 miles (+6,174)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,806 miles
    Test number
    229016076481
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour bothside rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken. (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded bothside rear lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass139,632 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,632 miles
    Test number
    530219462730
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail139,632 miles (+1,633)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,632 miles
    Test number
    463071196827
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass137,999 miles (+2,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    137,999 miles
    Test number
    587721903714
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,861 miles (+518)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    135,861 miles
    Test number
    982642146703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass135,343 miles (+6,321)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    135,343 miles
    Test number
    681397572525
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake effort just made legal requirements

  8. Pass129,022 miles (+8,376)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    129,022 miles
    Test number
    991600547373
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass120,646 miles (+312)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,646 miles
    Test number
    743941011244
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail120,334 miles (+7,534)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,334 miles
    Test number
    645819773460
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass112,800 miles (+7,517)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    112,800 miles
    Test number
    912984281099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,283 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    105,283 miles
    Test number
    979831134812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail105,185 miles (+12,410)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,185 miles
    Test number
    899606760470
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working wing indicator (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass92,775 miles (+229)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    92,775 miles
    Test number
    885749215201
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail92,546 miles (+10,851)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,546 miles
    Test number
    868138105286
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass81,695 miles (+17,765)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    81,695 miles
    Test number
    429720214290
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted

  17. Pass63,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,930 miles
    Test number
    347221713446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,930 miles (+10,148)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,930 miles
    Test number
    237851613233
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass53,782 miles (+9,521)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,782 miles
    Test number
    745697902243
    • NoteExhaust centre mounting bracket broken but system still secure

  20. Pass44,261 miles (+6,135)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,261 miles
    Test number
    259581811215
    • NoteRear brake pads close to limits
    • NoteSlight movement in front ball joints
    • NoteSlight movement in front lower arm rear bushes

  21. Pass38,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,126 miles
    Test number
    532816580181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,126 miles (+6,809)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,126 miles
    Test number
    813466780188
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass31,317 miles (+8,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,317 miles
    Test number
    420359689114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass22,554 miles (+12,277)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,554 miles
    Test number
    654175488127
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass10,277 miles (+1,759)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    10,277 miles
    Test number
    681173897176
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  26. Pass8,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    8,518 miles
    Test number
    171124056133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 LPX

Does LB52 LPX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 LPX expired on 10 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 LPX?
The MOT on LB52 LPX expired on 10 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 LPX done?
LB52 LPX was recorded at 145,928 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2024, an average of 7,519 miles a year.
Has LB52 LPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 LPX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB52 LPX 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 LPX find?
LB52 LPX passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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