BMW 3 Series
Green · Diesel · 2002 · 1,995 cc
LB52 TWZMOT history
LB52 TWZ is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 203,873 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 203,873 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,626 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 TWZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 17 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB52 TWZ was last recorded at 203,873 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 9,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 194,238 miles · 20 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,635 miles
- Average per year
- 8,626 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 203,873 miles
- 2024 – 194,238 miles
- 2022 – 171,688 miles
- 2021 – 142,179 miles
- 2020 – 138,547 miles
- 2019 – 128,200 miles
- 2014 – 119,697 miles
- 2013 – 105,305 miles
- 2012 – 92,028 miles
- 2011 – 77,552 miles
- 2010 – 75,680 miles
- 2009 – 71,650 miles
- 2008 – 68,314 miles
- 2007 – 63,156 miles
- 2006 – 55,744 miles
- 2005 – 37,467 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass203,873 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass203,873 miles (+9,635)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 203,873 miles
- Test number
- 914788231465
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass194,238 miles (+22,550)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 194,238 miles
- Test number
- 835342758357
- MinorNearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Reverse Lamp Not Working
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass171,688 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 171,688 miles
- Test number
- 179654909855
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail171,688 miles (+29,509)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,688 miles
- Test number
- 655673341394
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass142,179 miles (+3,632)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 142,179 miles
- Test number
- 653803136953
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass138,547 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 138,547 miles
- Test number
- 589366104451
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail138,547 miles (+10,347)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,547 miles
- Test number
- 659296201743
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass128,200 miles (+8,503)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 128,200 miles
- Test number
- 520890061531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,697 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2015
- Odometer
- 119,697 miles
- Test number
- 178929034191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,672 miles (+14,367)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,672 miles
- Test number
- 838207924117
- FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass105,305 miles (+13,277)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 105,305 miles
- Test number
- 475970523112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,028 miles (+59)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2013
- Odometer
- 92,028 miles
- Test number
- 215429822452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,969 miles (+14,417)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,969 miles
- Test number
- 269603322144
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass77,552 miles (+1,872)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2012
- Odometer
- 77,552 miles
- Test number
- 586284821149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,680 miles (+4,030)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 75,680 miles
- Test number
- 173097800302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,650 miles (+3,336)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 71,650 miles
- Test number
- 920722709347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,314 miles (+5,158)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 68,314 miles
- Test number
- 840981488284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,156 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 63,156 miles
- Test number
- 460685867354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,154 miles (+7,410)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,154 miles
- Test number
- 313812067304
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass55,744 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 55,744 miles
- Test number
- 351559036315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,744 miles (+18,277)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,744 miles
- Test number
- 400889936458
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass37,467 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 37,467 miles
- Test number
- 331542916471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB52 TWZ
- Does LB52 TWZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB52 TWZ expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 TWZ?
- The MOT on LB52 TWZ expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB52 TWZ done?
- LB52 TWZ was recorded at 203,873 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025, an average of 8,626 miles a year.
- Has LB52 TWZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 TWZ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB52 TWZ 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 TWZ find?
- LB52 TWZ passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play in hub; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.
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