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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

LB52 TWJMOT history

LB52 TWJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 125,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2025
Mileage
125,764 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 TWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 TWJ was last recorded at 125,764 miles on 21 Sept 2024, 6,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Nov 2020: 111,096 miles, lower than 131,648 miles on 12 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
119,633 miles · 23 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
6,131 miles
Average per year
4,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,764 miles
  • 2022 – 119,633 miles
  • 2020 – 111,101 miles
  • 2019 – 131,648 miles
  • 2018 – 128,051 miles
  • 2017 – 124,870 miles
  • 2016 – 120,413 miles
  • 2015 – 116,925 miles
  • 2014 – 113,703 miles
  • 2013 – 110,616 miles
  • 2012 – 99,834 miles
  • 2011 – 88,573 miles
  • 2010 – 75,992 miles
  • 2009 – 67,008 miles
  • 2008 – 49,790 miles
  • 2006 – 45,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,764 miles
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe (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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,764 miles (+6,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,764 miles
    Test number
    538641199790
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,633 miles (+8,532)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,633 miles
    Test number
    624126193167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil weep from selector rod seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive weeping oil from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,101 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,101 miles
    Test number
    752248579119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,096 miles (-20,552)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,096 miles
    Test number
    210291013818
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment little to no effort (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,648 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,648 miles
    Test number
    800312203045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail131,648 miles (+3,597)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,648 miles
    Test number
    114961053862
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass128,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,051 miles
    Test number
    719581705258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,051 miles (+3,181)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,051 miles
    Test number
    743236626425
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  9. Pass124,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    124,870 miles
    Test number
    754299864851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail124,870 miles (+4,457)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,870 miles
    Test number
    124191120818
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  11. Pass120,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    120,413 miles
    Test number
    318802962337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail120,413 miles (+99)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,413 miles
    Test number
    230976454389
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  13. Fail120,314 miles (+3,389)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,314 miles
    Test number
    626051138642
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass116,925 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    116,925 miles
    Test number
    555781425011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,919 miles (+3,216)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,919 miles
    Test number
    295860225047
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass113,703 miles (+3,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    113,703 miles
    Test number
    675976014034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass110,616 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    110,616 miles
    Test number
    348227033000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,333 miles (+10,499)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,333 miles
    Test number
    826374813022
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass99,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    99,834 miles
    Test number
    129996412056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail99,834 miles (+11,261)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,834 miles
    Test number
    428956812036
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass88,573 miles (+12,581)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    88,573 miles
    Test number
    157283431419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,992 miles (+8,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    75,992 miles
    Test number
    172571040025
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass67,008 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    67,008 miles
    Test number
    240043949021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,996 miles (+17,206)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,996 miles
    Test number
    223732649022
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

  25. Pass49,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    49,790 miles
    Test number
    250753838038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,790 miles (+3,793)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,790 miles
    Test number
    552002938091
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass45,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    45,997 miles
    Test number
    474276446437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 TWJ

Does LB52 TWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 TWJ expired on 20 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 TWJ?
The MOT on LB52 TWJ expired on 20 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 TWJ done?
LB52 TWJ was recorded at 125,764 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2024, an average of 4,487 miles a year.
Has LB52 TWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 TWJ has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LB52 TWJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 TWJ find?
LB52 TWJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe.

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