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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LB52 TXLMOT history

LB52 TXL is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 159,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2023
Mileage
159,590 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 TXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 TXL was last recorded at 159,590 miles on 12 Jul 2022, 9,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,586 miles · 12 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
9,004 miles
Average per year
8,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 159,590 miles
  • 2021 – 150,586 miles
  • 2020 – 138,745 miles
  • 2018 – 124,589 miles
  • 2017 – 116,936 miles
  • 2016 – 110,523 miles
  • 2015 – 96,790 miles
  • 2014 – 80,549 miles
  • 2013 – 74,058 miles
  • 2012 – 70,219 miles
  • 2011 – 55,397 miles
  • 2010 – 47,719 miles
  • 2009 – 41,560 miles
  • 2008 – 34,415 miles
  • 2007 – 28,687 miles
  • 2006 – 26,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,590 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both inner & outer (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear wishbone compliance bushe(s)) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear tyre outer side wall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,590 miles (+9,004)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    159,590 miles
    Test number
    490302190459
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both inner & outer (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear wishbone compliance bushe(s)) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass150,586 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    150,586 miles
    Test number
    326818900997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongey
    • AdvisoryTemporary repair to exhaust backbox

  3. Fail150,586 miles (+11,841)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,586 miles
    Test number
    544698959119
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongey
    • AdvisoryTemporary repair to exhaust backbox

  4. Pass138,745 miles (+14,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    138,745 miles
    Test number
    546720151607
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass124,589 miles (+7,653)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    124,589 miles
    Test number
    743682268718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    116,936 miles
    Test number
    548888008898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,936 miles (+6,413)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,936 miles
    Test number
    659115634851
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWasher bottle lid missing

  8. Pass110,523 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    110,523 miles
    Test number
    694755521134
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer side wall damaged

  9. Fail110,523 miles (+13,733)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,523 miles
    Test number
    497392199915
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat loose (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer side wall damaged

  10. Pass96,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,790 miles
    Test number
    131309490530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,790 miles (+16,241)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,790 miles
    Test number
    828533779770
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass80,549 miles (+6,491)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    80,549 miles
    Test number
    308885404349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass74,058 miles (+3,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    74,058 miles
    Test number
    445349213405
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass70,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    70,219 miles
    Test number
    385716022323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,219 miles (+666)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,219 miles
    Test number
    657804922377
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass69,553 miles (+14,156)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,553 miles
    Test number
    116618182484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass55,397 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,397 miles
    Test number
    637512291068
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail55,395 miles (+7,676)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,395 miles
    Test number
    329580491098
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass47,719 miles (+6,159)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,719 miles
    Test number
    270672730493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,560 miles (+7,145)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,560 miles
    Test number
    650799529109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,415 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,415 miles
    Test number
    193227428103
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  22. Pass34,415 miles (+5,728)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,415 miles
    Test number
    741127028132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,687 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,687 miles
    Test number
    623107597004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,701 miles
    Test number
    911878296054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,701 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,701 miles
    Test number
    163947696416
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB52 TXL

Does LB52 TXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 TXL expired on 12 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 TXL?
The MOT on LB52 TXL expired on 12 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 TXL done?
LB52 TXL was recorded at 159,590 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2022, an average of 8,171 miles a year.
Has LB52 TXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 TXL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LB52 TXL 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 TXL find?
LB52 TXL passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2022 with 5 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both inner & outer (both sides); front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear wishbone compliance bushe(s)), and 2 more.

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