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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LB52 SYSMOT history

LB52 SYS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 130,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2022
Mileage
130,482 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 SYS
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
1 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB52 SYS was last recorded at 130,482 miles on 19 Oct 2022, 5,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,362 miles · 1 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,120 miles
Average per year
4,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,482 miles
  • 2021 – 125,362 miles
  • 2020 – 124,967 miles
  • 2019 – 123,948 miles
  • 2018 – 121,981 miles
  • 2017 – 119,805 miles
  • 2016 – 117,372 miles
  • 2015 – 115,285 miles
  • 2014 – 112,508 miles
  • 2013 – 109,318 miles
  • 2012 – 105,689 miles
  • 2011 – 102,461 miles
  • 2010 – 99,081 miles
  • 2009 – 95,249 miles
  • 2008 – 89,967 miles
  • 2007 – 75,042 miles
  • 2006 – 54,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,482 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Both rear tyres cracking on outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brakes 41% out balance

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear road wheel binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear tyre wearing close to tread wear bars and damaged on outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear brake flexi metal ends corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine has minor oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail130,482 miles (+5,120)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,482 miles
    Test number
    492794414462
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass125,362 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,362 miles
    Test number
    184116079872
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail125,360 miles (+393)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,360 miles
    Test number
    872139041904
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass124,967 miles (+1,019)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,967 miles
    Test number
    687618846541
    • AdvisoryFront o/s+n/s, t/rod end corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front and rear shocker casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass123,948 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,948 miles
    Test number
    352107186676
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking on outer
    • AdvisoryFront brakes 41% out balance
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear road wheel binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing close to tread wear bars and damaged on outer wall
    • AdvisoryRear brake flexi metal ends corroding
    • AdvisoryEngine has minor oil leak
    • AdvisoryWear in steering system

  6. Fail123,942 miles (+1,961)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,942 miles
    Test number
    297223665453
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking and worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking on outer
    • AdvisoryFront brakes 41% out balance
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn and cracking on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroding and getting weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear road wheel binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing close to tread wear bars and damaged on outer wall
    • AdvisoryRear brake flexi metal ends corroding
    • AdvisoryEngine has minor oil leak
    • AdvisoryWear in steering system

  7. Pass121,981 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    121,981 miles
    Test number
    458175424271
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail121,980 miles (+2,175)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,980 miles
    Test number
    469595476302
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass119,805 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    119,805 miles
    Test number
    659916356965
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear sub frame mount pionts

  10. Fail119,802 miles (+2,430)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,802 miles
    Test number
    786824621778
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear sub frame mount pionts

  11. Pass117,372 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    117,372 miles
    Test number
    429670271815
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake low effort only just met requirments

  12. Fail117,371 miles (+2,086)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,371 miles
    Test number
    539140495006
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at side of fuel tank pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake low effort only just met requirments

  13. Pass115,285 miles (+2,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    115,285 miles
    Test number
    912653014096
    • AdvisoryFront slight corrosion brake pipes

  14. Pass112,508 miles (+3,190)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    112,508 miles
    Test number
    998309944308
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake pipes have slight corrosion

  15. Pass109,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    109,318 miles
    Test number
    368128533348
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail109,317 miles (+3,628)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,317 miles
    Test number
    989708933354
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass105,689 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    105,689 miles
    Test number
    377067442394
    • NoteN/s/f tire inner edge worn

  18. Fail105,687 miles (+3,226)1 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,687 miles
    Test number
    888256942330
    • DangerousFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • NoteN/s/f tire inner edge worn

  19. Pass102,461 miles (+7)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    102,461 miles
    Test number
    836921751307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroding

  20. Fail102,454 miles (+3,373)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,454 miles
    Test number
    725950751362
    • FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing heavily on inner edges
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroding

  21. Pass99,081 miles (+3,832)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    99,081 miles
    Test number
    192750050351
    • NoteBoth front suspension lower arm rear bushes slight wear
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades splitting
    • NoteInner front brake pads worn near limit
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall nicked
    • NoteNearside rear seatbelt not tested(child seat fitted)
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroding
    • NoteSlight wear in steering rack

  22. Fail95,249 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,249 miles
    Test number
    712906659397
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteInner front brake pads wearing low
    • NoteInner rear brake pads wearing low
    • NoteNearside rear seatbelt not tested (child seat fitted)

  23. Pass95,249 miles (+5,282)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    95,249 miles
    Test number
    781646159351
    • NoteInner front brake pads wearing low
    • NoteInner rear brake pads wearing low
    • NoteNearside rear seatbelt not tested (child seat fitted)

  24. Pass89,967 miles (+14,925)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    89,967 miles
    Test number
    212283718291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,042 miles (+20,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    75,042 miles
    Test number
    343168437139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass54,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,989 miles
    Test number
    471147686066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail54,989 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,989 miles
    Test number
    593267486031
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LB52 SYS

Does LB52 SYS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 SYS expired on 30 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 SYS?
The MOT on LB52 SYS expired on 30 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 SYS done?
LB52 SYS was recorded at 130,482 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2022, an average of 4,558 miles a year.
Has LB52 SYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 SYS has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 SYS 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 SYS find?
LB52 SYS failed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 1 major defect and 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 255/35/18; nearside stop lamp(s) not working, and 2 more.

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