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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LB52 TVMMOT history

LB52 TVM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 163,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
163,488 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 TVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 TVM was last recorded at 163,488 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 3,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Feb 2021: 143,889 miles, lower than 155,000 miles on 26 Feb 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,884 miles · 26 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3,604 miles
Average per year
6,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,488 miles
  • 2024 – 159,884 miles
  • 2023 – 153,157 miles
  • 2022 – 147,676 miles
  • 2021 – 143,889 miles
  • 2019 – 155,000 miles
  • 2017 – 128,289 miles
  • 2015 – 109,932 miles
  • 2014 – 105,191 miles
  • 2013 – 97,790 miles
  • 2012 – 88,105 miles
  • 2011 – 79,039 miles
  • 2009 – 60,516 miles
  • 2008 – 51,995 miles
  • 2007 – 44,733 miles
  • 2006 – 36,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,488 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,488 miles (+3,604)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    163,488 miles
    Test number
    5320507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,884 miles (+6,727)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    159,884 miles
    Test number
    3069784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass153,157 miles (+5,481)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    153,157 miles
    Test number
    1765409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,676 miles (+3,787)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    147,676 miles
    Test number
    614807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,889 miles (-11,111)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    143,889 miles
    Test number
    22697542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass155,000 miles (+26,711)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    155,000 miles
    Test number
    20414281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,289 miles (+18,357)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    128,289 miles
    Test number
    18634331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,932 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    109,932 miles
    Test number
    141108431900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail109,932 miles (+4,741)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,932 miles
    Test number
    298916853342
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass105,191 miles (+7,401)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    105,191 miles
    Test number
    975373354305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,790 miles (+9,685)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    97,790 miles
    Test number
    838320353371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass88,105 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    88,105 miles
    Test number
    776223752319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  13. Fail88,103 miles (+9,064)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,103 miles
    Test number
    478632652355
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  14. Pass79,039 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    79,039 miles
    Test number
    267324751348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,031 miles (+7,681)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,031 miles
    Test number
    478183351354
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass71,350 miles (+10,834)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,350 miles
    Test number
    656707801048
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteOffside fron tyre wearing on edges

  17. Pass60,516 miles (+8,521)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    60,516 miles
    Test number
    491862459363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,995 miles (+7,262)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    51,995 miles
    Test number
    622612158382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,733 miles (+8,719)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    44,733 miles
    Test number
    150545557302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    36,014 miles
    Test number
    484385356477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 TVM

Does LB52 TVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 TVM is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 TVM?
The MOT on LB52 TVM is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 TVM done?
LB52 TVM was recorded at 163,488 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 6,636 miles a year.
Has LB52 TVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 TVM has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2015.
Has the mileage on LB52 TVM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 TVM find?
LB52 TVM passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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