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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LB52 TWYMOT history

LB52 TWY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 158,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
158,885 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 TWY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 TWY was last recorded at 158,885 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 3,899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,986 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,899 miles
Average per year
6,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,885 miles
  • 2025 – 154,986 miles
  • 2024 – 152,146 miles
  • 2023 – 143,429 miles
  • 2022 – 138,752 miles
  • 2021 – 136,593 miles
  • 2020 – 129,719 miles
  • 2019 – 123,517 miles
  • 2018 – 117,077 miles
  • 2017 – 111,837 miles
  • 2016 – 104,890 miles
  • 2015 – 96,401 miles
  • 2014 – 89,195 miles
  • 2013 – 81,875 miles
  • 2012 – 75,200 miles
  • 2011 – 68,561 miles
  • 2010 – 62,712 miles
  • 2009 – 56,262 miles
  • 2008 – 49,375 miles
  • 2007 – 40,808 miles
  • 2006 – 33,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,885 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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 has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,885 miles (+3,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    158,885 miles
    Test number
    649813043376
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass154,986 miles (+2,840)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    154,986 miles
    Test number
    192059814298
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass152,146 miles (+8,717)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    152,146 miles
    Test number
    959415089039
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass143,429 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,429 miles
    Test number
    105029174676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail143,429 miles (+4,677)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,429 miles
    Test number
    458059895748
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass138,752 miles (+2,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    138,752 miles
    Test number
    973990237645
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass136,593 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,593 miles
    Test number
    973985062786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  8. Fail136,593 miles (+6,874)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,593 miles
    Test number
    621670486253
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  9. Pass129,719 miles (+6,202)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,719 miles
    Test number
    548564654560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass123,517 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    123,517 miles
    Test number
    423852699439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive headlight sensor broken on lower arm (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail123,517 miles (+6,440)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,517 miles
    Test number
    409833250655
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive headlight sensor broken on lower arm (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass117,077 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    117,077 miles
    Test number
    202874358393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,064 miles (+5,227)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,064 miles
    Test number
    693709727909
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass111,837 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    111,837 miles
    Test number
    558793981627
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Fail111,836 miles (+6,946)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,836 miles
    Test number
    747111800054
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass104,890 miles (+8,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    104,890 miles
    Test number
    581955738058
    • AdvisoryObject in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding

  17. Pass96,401 miles (+10)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    96,401 miles
    Test number
    866461525074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  18. Fail96,391 miles (+7,196)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,391 miles
    Test number
    479650225068
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  19. Pass89,195 miles (+7,320)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    89,195 miles
    Test number
    655804914002
    • NoteFront exhaust support bracket broken

  20. Pass81,875 miles (+6,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    81,875 miles
    Test number
    497371123072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass75,200 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    75,200 miles
    Test number
    787060032025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrivers door handle stiff/sticks

  22. Fail75,198 miles (+6,637)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,198 miles
    Test number
    257904722084
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrivers door handle stiff/sticks

  23. Pass68,561 miles (+5,849)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    68,561 miles
    Test number
    518881231014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,712 miles (+6,450)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    62,712 miles
    Test number
    811292620072
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass56,262 miles (+6,887)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    56,262 miles
    Test number
    964330829064
    • NoteSlight damage to lower splash guard

  26. Pass49,375 miles (+8)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    49,375 miles
    Test number
    174607118096
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre sidewall (not showing cords)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside under body sheild

  27. Fail49,367 miles (+8,559)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,367 miles
    Test number
    874796818000
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre sidewall (not showing cords)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside under body sheild

  28. Pass40,808 miles (+7)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,808 miles
    Test number
    240180537037
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre not showing cords
    • NoteNearside fron ttyre wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges

  29. Fail40,801 miles (+6,813)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,801 miles
    Test number
    533269927033
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre, not showing cords

  30. Pass33,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    33,988 miles
    Test number
    593141236017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 TWY

Does LB52 TWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 TWY is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 TWY?
The MOT on LB52 TWY is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 TWY done?
LB52 TWY was recorded at 158,885 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 6,246 miles a year.
Has LB52 TWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 TWY has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 TWY 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 TWY find?
LB52 TWY passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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