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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LB52 TXSMOT history

LB52 TXS is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 126,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
126,416 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 TXS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 TXS was last recorded at 126,416 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 3,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,366 miles · 28 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,050 miles
Average per year
4,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,416 miles
  • 2024 – 123,366 miles
  • 2023 – 121,260 miles
  • 2022 – 115,595 miles
  • 2021 – 110,450 miles
  • 2020 – 109,353 miles
  • 2019 – 105,303 miles
  • 2018 – 95,240 miles
  • 2017 – 92,851 miles
  • 2016 – 91,253 miles
  • 2015 – 88,915 miles
  • 2014 – 83,311 miles
  • 2013 – 78,601 miles
  • 2012 – 73,696 miles
  • 2011 – 69,348 miles
  • 2010 – 65,040 miles
  • 2009 – 61,536 miles
  • 2008 – 58,390 miles
  • 2007 – 47,667 miles
  • 2006 – 35,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,416 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front road wheel previously repaired

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Petrol cap seal perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Reverse light inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,416 miles (+3,050)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    126,416 miles
    Test number
    402215940357
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass123,366 miles (+2,064)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    123,366 miles
    Test number
    117152726954
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,302 miles (+42)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    121,302 miles
    Test number
    189126439313
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel previously repaired

  4. Fail121,260 miles (+5,665)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,260 miles
    Test number
    622485834026
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel previously repaired

  5. Pass115,595 miles (+5,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    115,595 miles
    Test number
    547228055307
    • AdvisorySuspension modified

  6. Pass110,450 miles (+1,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    110,450 miles
    Test number
    622526019090
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,353 miles (+4,050)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    109,353 miles
    Test number
    432676929466
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,303 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,303 miles
    Test number
    139194867370
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop

  9. Fail105,287 miles (+10,047)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,287 miles
    Test number
    173307653715
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop

  10. Pass95,240 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,240 miles
    Test number
    269112598434
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre`s worn on edge`s 225/40/18
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail95,240 miles (+2,389)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,240 miles
    Test number
    415138637484
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre`s worn on edge`s 225/40/18
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass92,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,851 miles
    Test number
    273048046165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,851 miles (+1,598)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,851 miles
    Test number
    250505875979
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  14. Pass91,253 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,253 miles
    Test number
    226367656711
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail91,253 miles (+2,338)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,253 miles
    Test number
    773004965777
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass88,915 miles (+5,604)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,915 miles
    Test number
    698962015299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,311 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,311 miles
    Test number
    686207704226
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass83,311 miles (+4,710)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,311 miles
    Test number
    756807304228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,601 miles (+4,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,601 miles
    Test number
    627056003258
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass73,696 miles (+4,348)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,696 miles
    Test number
    376750512277
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge

  21. Pass69,348 miles (+4,308)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,348 miles
    Test number
    315168311489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,040 miles
    Test number
    432841790156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,040 miles (+3,504)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,040 miles
    Test number
    644711690149
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass61,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    61,536 miles
    Test number
    264872099412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,536 miles (+3,146)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,536 miles
    Test number
    511052099154
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass58,390 miles (+10,723)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,390 miles
    Test number
    284744398401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,667 miles (+12,344)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,667 miles
    Test number
    323677227405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    35,323 miles
    Test number
    162192206139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 TXS

Does LB52 TXS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 TXS is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 TXS?
The MOT on LB52 TXS is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 TXS done?
LB52 TXS was recorded at 126,416 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 4,620 miles a year.
Has LB52 TXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 TXS has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 TXS 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 TXS find?
LB52 TXS passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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