
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc
LB52 WBYMOT history
LB52 WBY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 142,277 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 142,277 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,784 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 WBY
- 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
- 31 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB52 WBY was last recorded at 142,277 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Aug 2016: 10,225 miles, lower than 110,217 miles on 23 Aug 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 142,274 miles · 13 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 5,784 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 142,277 miles
- 2023 – 137,584 miles
- 2022 – 136,125 miles
- 2021 – 134,358 miles
- 2020 – 129,739 miles
- 2019 – 125,622 miles
- 2018 – 120,152 miles
- 2017 – 114,653 miles
- 2016 – 10,225 miles
- 2015 – 106,216 miles
- 2014 – 101,312 miles
- 2013 – 94,690 miles
- 2012 – 86,879 miles
- 2011 – 78,228 miles
- 2010 – 69,099 miles
- 2009 – 60,667 miles
- 2008 – 53,456 miles
- 2007 – 45,313 miles
- 2006 – 36,077 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, floor and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, floor and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,277 miles (+3)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 142,277 miles
- Test number
- 625097480731
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, floor and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, floor and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail142,274 miles (+4,690)3 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,274 miles
- Test number
- 733195307277
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery box heavily corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, floor and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, floor and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass137,584 miles (+5)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 137,584 miles
- Test number
- 953005723354
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail137,579 miles (+1,454)1 dangerous11 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,579 miles
- Test number
- 488572475064
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,125 miles (+1,767)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 136,125 miles
- Test number
- 761738941622
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ends of the hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ends of the hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/outer sills heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass134,358 miles (+12)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 134,358 miles
- Test number
- 448483013443
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and inner sill to arch heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front mirror casing damaged and taped up
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing heavily corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and inner sill to arch heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
Fail134,346 miles (+4,607)3 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,346 miles
- Test number
- 614525845196
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and inner sill to arch heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front mirror casing damaged and taped up
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing heavily corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and inner sill to arch heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
Pass129,739 miles (+4,117)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 129,739 miles
- Test number
- 428872799699
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
Pass125,622 miles (+5,470)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 125,622 miles
- Test number
- 705500291160
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake low performance
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass120,152 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 120,152 miles
- Test number
- 604436375518
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake hose ferrules corroded
- AdvisoryFront reg plate cracked
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
Fail120,149 miles (+5,496)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,149 miles
- Test number
- 568296026952
- MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake hose ferrules corroded
- AdvisoryFront reg plate cracked
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
Pass114,653 miles (+104,428)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 114,653 miles
- Test number
- 866119018460
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryFront reg plate cracked
Pass10,225 miles (-99,992)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 10,225 miles
- Test number
- 714682999337
- AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake low performance
Fail110,217 miles (+4,001)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,217 miles
- Test number
- 724795503206
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass106,216 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 106,216 miles
- Test number
- 119543825200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,209 miles (+4,897)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,209 miles
- Test number
- 545152125279
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside 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)
Pass101,312 miles (+6,622)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 101,312 miles
- Test number
- 576897314291
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass94,690 miles (+7,811)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 94,690 miles
- Test number
- 517994833269
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass86,879 miles (+8,651)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 86,879 miles
- Test number
- 158198622219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,228 miles (+9,129)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 78,228 miles
- Test number
- 556067521210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,099 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 69,099 miles
- Test number
- 633721820222
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Fail69,099 miles (+8,432)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,099 miles
- Test number
- 273641720286
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Pass60,667 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 60,667 miles
- Test number
- 872025819286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,667 miles (+7,211)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,667 miles
- Test number
- 353065419264
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass53,456 miles (+8,143)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 53,456 miles
- Test number
- 311629138297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,313 miles (+9,236)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 45,313 miles
- Test number
- 324200447471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,077 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 36,077 miles
- Test number
- 810701226267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB52 WBY
- Does LB52 WBY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB52 WBY expired on 17 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 WBY?
- The MOT on LB52 WBY expired on 17 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB52 WBY done?
- LB52 WBY was recorded at 142,277 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 5,784 miles a year.
- Has LB52 WBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 WBY has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB52 WBY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB52 WBY find?
- LB52 WBY passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 8 more.
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