BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc
LB52 SXVMOT history
LB52 SXV is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 204,623 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 204,623 mi
- At MOT on 23 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,203 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 SXV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Feb 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB52 SXV was last recorded at 204,623 miles on 23 Aug 2023, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 204,572 miles · 11 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 51 miles
- Average per year
- 8,203 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 204,623 miles
- 2022 – 204,572 miles
- 2020 – 202,350 miles
- 2018 – 202,344 miles
- 2015 – 194,148 miles
- 2014 – 185,749 miles
- 2013 – 176,788 miles
- 2012 – 169,551 miles
- 2011 – 162,607 miles
- 2010 – 151,468 miles
- 2009 – 136,197 miles
- 2008 – 117,850 miles
- 2007 – 99,184 miles
- 2006 – 78,766 miles
- 2005 – 57,427 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass204,623 miles
- AdvisoryBoth front steering arms corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.
Front steering arms corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Both rear brake back plates corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 12 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass204,623 miles (+51)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 204,623 miles
- Test number
- 994203416785
- AdvisoryBoth front steering arms corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass204,572 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 204,572 miles
- Test number
- 778747310596
- AdvisoryFront steering arms corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Fail204,566 miles (+2,216)1 dangerous10 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,566 miles
- Test number
- 645452185020
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Both nearside and offside parking shoe fixing plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront steering arms corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass202,350 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2021
- Odometer
- 202,350 miles
- Test number
- 765325859943
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fail202,350 miles (+6)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,350 miles
- Test number
- 247379510501
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass202,344 miles (+8,196)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 202,344 miles
- Test number
- 326794988837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,148 miles (+55)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 194,148 miles
- Test number
- 107792985101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,093 miles (+8,344)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,093 miles
- Test number
- 156460185165
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass185,749 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 185,749 miles
- Test number
- 889565684117
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail185,747 miles (+8,959)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,747 miles
- Test number
- 799405984106
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass176,788 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 176,788 miles
- Test number
- 568474673246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,788 miles (+7,237)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,788 miles
- Test number
- 987188563261
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass169,551 miles (+6,944)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 169,551 miles
- Test number
- 685439362260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,607 miles (+11,139)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 162,607 miles
- Test number
- 259639361231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,468 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 151,468 miles
- Test number
- 174450770241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,457 miles (+15,260)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,457 miles
- Test number
- 380103960200
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass136,197 miles (+18,347)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 136,197 miles
- Test number
- 822864559289
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteEngine oil on minimum level
Pass117,850 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 117,850 miles
- Test number
- 442622748234
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail117,850 miles (+18,666)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,850 miles
- Test number
- 780532148271
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass99,184 miles (+20,418)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 99,184 miles
- Test number
- 353750447233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,766 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 78,766 miles
- Test number
- 393358046498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,764 miles (+21,337)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,764 miles
- Test number
- 491137946291
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass57,427 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 57,427 miles
- Test number
- 850775255288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB52 SXV
- Does LB52 SXV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB52 SXV expired on 22 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 SXV?
- The MOT on LB52 SXV expired on 22 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB52 SXV done?
- LB52 SXV was recorded at 204,623 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2023, an average of 8,203 miles a year.
- Has LB52 SXV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 SXV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB52 SXV 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 SXV find?
- LB52 SXV passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2023 with 7 advisories: both front steering arms corroded; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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