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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LB52 TWCMOT history

LB52 TWC is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 134,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
134,806 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 TWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 TWC was last recorded at 134,806 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,805 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,806 miles
  • 2025 – 130,592 miles
  • 2024 – 128,377 miles
  • 2023 – 127,150 miles
  • 2022 – 123,032 miles
  • 2021 – 117,656 miles
  • 2020 – 113,514 miles
  • 2018 – 102,242 miles
  • 2017 – 96,779 miles
  • 2016 – 93,016 miles
  • 2015 – 90,447 miles
  • 2014 – 87,753 miles
  • 2013 – 85,600 miles
  • 2012 – 82,005 miles
  • 2011 – 68,547 miles
  • 2010 – 54,895 miles
  • 2009 – 45,318 miles
  • 2008 – 35,621 miles
  • 2007 – 25,726 miles
  • 2006 – 19,791 miles
  • 2005 – 16,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,806 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear outer arches corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2012

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch and outer arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,806 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    134,806 miles
    Test number
    669121482289
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear outer arches corroding

  2. Fail134,805 miles (+4,213)1 dangerous8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,805 miles
    Test number
    142102973946
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. seat stuck not moving (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear outer arches corroding

  3. Pass130,592 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    130,592 miles
    Test number
    116201187773
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sii/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ jacking (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail130,592 miles (+2,215)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,592 miles
    Test number
    686699453796
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket likely to become detached broken and falling off (4.10 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ jacking (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,377 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    128,377 miles
    Test number
    476402215962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear outer sills corroding

  6. Fail128,376 miles (+1,226)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,376 miles
    Test number
    777148438304
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. seat stuck (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner arch/ sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear outer sills corroding

  7. Pass127,150 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    127,150 miles
    Test number
    860362192898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch and outer arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail127,143 miles (+4,111)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,143 miles
    Test number
    362264525861
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch and outer arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,032 miles (+5,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,032 miles
    Test number
    183230664487
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  10. Pass117,656 miles (+4,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,656 miles
    Test number
    275259041186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass113,514 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,514 miles
    Test number
    581341551177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail113,509 miles (+11,267)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,509 miles
    Test number
    995932673711
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass102,242 miles (+5,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    102,242 miles
    Test number
    651663874912
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass96,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    96,779 miles
    Test number
    481126058782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,774 miles (+3,758)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,774 miles
    Test number
    605044445183
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass93,016 miles (+2,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,016 miles
    Test number
    538042256047
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edge

  17. Pass90,447 miles (+2,694)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    90,447 miles
    Test number
    967198777247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,753 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,753 miles
    Test number
    855437204341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,600 miles (+3,595)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,600 miles
    Test number
    566541703326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,005 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    82,005 miles
    Test number
    656023912314
    • 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)

  21. Fail82,005 miles (+13,458)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,005 miles
    Test number
    599236202336
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)

  22. Pass68,547 miles (+13,652)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    68,547 miles
    Test number
    426403931402
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low.
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to side sills.
    • NotePlastic under trays fitted to engine and transmission.
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes getting corroded/ and greased.

  23. Pass54,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,895 miles
    Test number
    471208730330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,895 miles (+9,577)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,895 miles
    Test number
    462888430485
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNsf tyre outer shoulder 1.6mm

  25. Pass45,318 miles (+9,697)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,318 miles
    Test number
    582595749341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,621 miles (+9,895)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,621 miles
    Test number
    970888748344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,726 miles (+5,935)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    25,726 miles
    Test number
    692462047338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,791 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    19,791 miles
    Test number
    463883646303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,554 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    16,554 miles
    Test number
    204191355334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LB52 TWC

Does LB52 TWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 TWC is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 TWC?
The MOT on LB52 TWC is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 TWC done?
LB52 TWC was recorded at 134,806 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 5,684 miles a year.
Has LB52 TWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 TWC has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB52 TWC 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 TWC find?
LB52 TWC passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, and 4 more.

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