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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LB52 MHUMOT history

LB52 MHU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2024
Mileage
129,915 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 MHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2024
Latest MOT test
12 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 MHU was last recorded at 129,915 miles on 12 May 2023, 7,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
122,746 miles · 8 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
7,169 miles
Average per year
6,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,915 miles
  • 2022 – 122,746 miles
  • 2021 – 99,642 miles
  • 2020 – 93,012 miles
  • 2019 – 91,271 miles
  • 2018 – 88,881 miles
  • 2016 – 85,407 miles
  • 2015 – 81,577 miles
  • 2014 – 79,030 miles
  • 2013 – 74,566 miles
  • 2012 – 69,235 miles
  • 2011 – 63,777 miles
  • 2010 – 57,189 miles
  • 2009 – 50,312 miles
  • 2008 – 43,135 miles
  • 2007 – 36,111 miles
  • 2006 – 27,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,915 miles
  • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,915 miles (+7,169)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    129,915 miles
    Test number
    848035420752
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,746 miles (+23,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    122,746 miles
    Test number
    660369578734
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass99,642 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    99,642 miles
    Test number
    294857710562
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone rear bushes slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat belt retract mechanism sticking
    • AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn and lipped

  4. Fail99,641 miles (+6,629)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,641 miles
    Test number
    281807345127
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are feathering
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone rear bushes slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre feathering
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat belt retract mechanism sticking
    • AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn and lipped

  5. Pass93,012 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,012 miles
    Test number
    604878043068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  6. Fail93,012 miles (+1,741)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,012 miles
    Test number
    827134133879
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM!!!
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  7. Pass91,271 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,271 miles
    Test number
    189035629490
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre warning lamp on

  8. Fail91,271 miles (+2,390)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,271 miles
    Test number
    847298698513
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre warning lamp on

  9. Pass88,881 miles (+3,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,881 miles
    Test number
    446345619510
    • AdvisoryNearside hand brake performance poor

  10. Pass85,407 miles (+3,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,407 miles
    Test number
    927309886996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass81,577 miles (+2,547)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,577 miles
    Test number
    941195121922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,030 miles (+4,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,030 miles
    Test number
    428828754204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass74,566 miles (+5,331)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,566 miles
    Test number
    418307753224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass69,235 miles (+5,458)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,235 miles
    Test number
    416992762228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,777 miles (+6,588)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,777 miles
    Test number
    157626651247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,189 miles (+6,877)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,189 miles
    Test number
    520302150242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,312 miles (+7,177)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,312 miles
    Test number
    734540569289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,135 miles (+7,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,135 miles
    Test number
    412311568216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass36,111 miles (+8,112)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,111 miles
    Test number
    544253167225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,999 miles
    Test number
    372726756416
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB52 MHU

Does LB52 MHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 MHU expired on 11 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 MHU?
The MOT on LB52 MHU expired on 11 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 MHU done?
LB52 MHU was recorded at 129,915 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2023, an average of 6,117 miles a year.
Has LB52 MHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 MHU has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LB52 MHU 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 MHU find?
LB52 MHU passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2023 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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