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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LB52 TXNMOT history

LB52 TXN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 153,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2023
Mileage
153,900 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2022
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 TXN
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
23 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 TXN was last recorded at 153,900 miles on 11 Jul 2022, 5,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,820 miles · 11 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
5,080 miles
Average per year
7,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 153,900 miles
  • 2019 – 148,820 miles
  • 2018 – 141,065 miles
  • 2017 – 133,028 miles
  • 2016 – 124,705 miles
  • 2015 – 117,234 miles
  • 2014 – 108,964 miles
  • 2013 – 100,887 miles
  • 2012 – 91,547 miles
  • 2011 – 82,076 miles
  • 2010 – 74,033 miles
  • 2009 – 63,277 miles
  • 2008 – 52,305 miles
  • 2007 – 41,784 miles
  • 2005 – 36,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,900 miles

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,900 miles (+5,080)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    153,900 miles
    Test number
    464478129168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,820 miles (+7,755)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,820 miles
    Test number
    671581167796
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass141,065 miles (+8,037)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    141,065 miles
    Test number
    636107027406
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight dip beam slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,028 miles (+8,323)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    133,028 miles
    Test number
    469062475168
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp dip beam slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  5. Pass124,705 miles (+7,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    124,705 miles
    Test number
    190877349198
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear reg plate damaged

  6. Pass117,234 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    117,234 miles
    Test number
    995685195144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Fail117,231 miles (+8,267)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,231 miles
    Test number
    748764795137
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass108,964 miles (+8,077)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,964 miles
    Test number
    839802684167
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWindscreen scored

  9. Pass100,887 miles (+9,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    100,887 miles
    Test number
    358839463162
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass91,547 miles (+9,471)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    91,547 miles
    Test number
    209567172142
    • NoteO/s side repeater discoloured
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose slightly perished
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteWipers smear slightly

  11. Pass82,076 miles (+8,043)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,076 miles
    Test number
    769779051179
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low and o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

  12. Pass74,033 miles (+10,756)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,033 miles
    Test number
    700901080146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,277 miles (+10,972)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,277 miles
    Test number
    104046659128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,305 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,305 miles
    Test number
    412336088137
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNo kick up on both headlamp aims.
    • NoteHandbrake cable feels tight.
    • NoteN/s parking brake efficiency almost half of o/s efficiency.

  15. Pass52,305 miles (+2,781)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,305 miles
    Test number
    722736488124
    • NoteNo kick up on both headlamp aims.
    • NoteHandbrake cable feels tight.
    • NoteN/s parking brake efficiency almost half of o/s efficiency.

  16. Pass49,524 miles (+7,740)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    49,524 miles
    Test number
    130913608047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,784 miles (+5,625)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    41,784 miles
    Test number
    444543607090
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  18. Pass36,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    36,159 miles
    Test number
    643582665359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,159 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,159 miles
    Test number
    472472465320
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LB52 TXN

Does LB52 TXN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 TXN expired on 10 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 TXN?
The MOT on LB52 TXN expired on 10 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 TXN done?
LB52 TXN was recorded at 153,900 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2022, an average of 7,121 miles a year.
Has LB52 TXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 TXN has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on LB52 TXN 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 TXN find?
LB52 TXN passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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