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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LB52 TXJMOT history

LB52 TXJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2025
Mileage
90,918 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 TXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 TXJ was last recorded at 90,918 miles on 17 Jan 2024, 995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Dec 2017: 81,918 miles, lower than 804,412 miles on 13 Dec 2016.

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
89,923 miles · 3 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
995 miles
Average per year
3,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 90,918 miles
  • 2021 – 89,923 miles
  • 2020 – 87,263 miles
  • 2019 – 84,704 miles
  • 2018 – 83,272 miles
  • 2017 – 81,920 miles
  • 2016 – 804,412 miles
  • 2015 – 77,338 miles
  • 2014 – 74,061 miles
  • 2013 – 69,987 miles
  • 2012 – 65,197 miles
  • 2011 – 59,069 miles
  • 2010 – 52,030 miles
  • 2009 – 45,461 miles
  • 2008 – 40,142 miles
  • 2007 – 33,426 miles
  • 2006 – 22,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,918 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,918 miles
    Test number
    519766472526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail90,918 miles (+995)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,918 miles
    Test number
    583108678691
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass89,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    89,923 miles
    Test number
    124196078453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail89,923 miles (+2,660)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,923 miles
    Test number
    463202147623
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass87,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,263 miles
    Test number
    539502406820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,263 miles (+2,559)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,263 miles
    Test number
    107007347131
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,704 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,704 miles
    Test number
    658050027162
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  8. Fail84,696 miles (+1,424)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,696 miles
    Test number
    252478402837
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  9. Pass83,272 miles (+1,352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    83,272 miles
    Test number
    288680607500
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  10. Pass81,920 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,920 miles
    Test number
    222664196589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,918 miles (-722,494)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,918 miles
    Test number
    437404734316
    • FailureBrake lining(s) insecure retaining clip (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  12. Pass804,412 miles (+723,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    804,412 miles
    Test number
    435681639171
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail80,441 miles (+3,103)6 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,441 miles
    Test number
    398517485293
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass77,338 miles (+3,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,338 miles
    Test number
    947793975907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass74,061 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    74,061 miles
    Test number
    118872724307
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail74,061 miles (+4,074)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,061 miles
    Test number
    449091624436
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass69,987 miles (+4,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,987 miles
    Test number
    558543023382
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass65,197 miles (+6,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,197 miles
    Test number
    157828222357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass59,069 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    59,069 miles
    Test number
    557665731373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,547 miles (+6,517)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,547 miles
    Test number
    375397581222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,030 miles (+6,569)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,030 miles
    Test number
    100800670103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,461 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,461 miles
    Test number
    342088729124
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass45,461 miles (+5,319)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,461 miles
    Test number
    623058929109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,142 miles (+6,716)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,142 miles
    Test number
    793547528138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,426 miles
    Test number
    834543747081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,426 miles (+11,246)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,426 miles
    Test number
    782153347026
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass22,180 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    22,180 miles
    Test number
    420608816083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnable to check hydraulic systems due to under car wet condition

Questions about LB52 TXJ

Does LB52 TXJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 TXJ expired on 16 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 TXJ?
The MOT on LB52 TXJ expired on 16 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 TXJ done?
LB52 TXJ was recorded at 90,918 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2024, an average of 3,820 miles a year.
Has LB52 TXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 TXJ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB52 TXJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Dec 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 TXJ find?
LB52 TXJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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