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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LB52 WDVMOT history

LB52 WDV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2024
Mileage
94,083 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 WDV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 WDV was last recorded at 94,083 miles on 20 Oct 2023, 2,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,611 miles · 19 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,472 miles
Average per year
4,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 94,083 miles
  • 2022 – 91,611 miles
  • 2021 – 88,860 miles
  • 2019 – 85,119 miles
  • 2018 – 79,956 miles
  • 2017 – 63,840 miles
  • 2016 – 60,533 miles
  • 2015 – 56,732 miles
  • 2014 – 49,868 miles
  • 2013 – 46,816 miles
  • 2012 – 43,963 miles
  • 2011 – 40,540 miles
  • 2010 – 38,355 miles
  • 2009 – 34,483 miles
  • 2008 – 30,381 miles
  • 2007 – 23,135 miles
  • 2006 – 18,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,083 miles
  • AdvisorySteering wheel cover removed for test procedure

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on the limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,083 miles (+2,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,083 miles
    Test number
    302245456683
    • AdvisorySteering wheel cover removed for test procedure
  2. Pass91,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,611 miles
    Test number
    634664760783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail91,611 miles (+2,751)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,611 miles
    Test number
    170386650259
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass88,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,860 miles
    Test number
    486803468678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,860 miles (+3,741)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,860 miles
    Test number
    977802529702
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass85,119 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,119 miles
    Test number
    682348987081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail85,097 miles (+5,141)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,097 miles
    Test number
    592686455312
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass79,956 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,956 miles
    Test number
    921262755955
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear behind clip (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear behind clip (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail79,956 miles (+16,116)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,956 miles
    Test number
    222046271165
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear behind clip (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear behind clip (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass63,840 miles (+3,307)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,840 miles
    Test number
    482832896295
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousRear Both rear tyres perished (on side walls)
    • AdvisoryFront Both front headlamp washers inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nearside front tyre wall perished
  11. Pass60,533 miles (+3,801)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,533 miles
    Test number
    429904449375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,732 miles
    Test number
    425610465173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,732 miles (+6,864)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,732 miles
    Test number
    265379455161
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  14. Pass49,868 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,868 miles
    Test number
    958337454136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,816 miles (+2,853)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,816 miles
    Test number
    729734913254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,963 miles
    Test number
    177077782134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,962 miles (+3,422)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,962 miles
    Test number
    969047182196
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass40,540 miles (+2,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,540 miles
    Test number
    276536981106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass38,355 miles (+3,872)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,355 miles
    Test number
    100750670114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,483 miles (+4,102)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    34,483 miles
    Test number
    820117769128
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnable to see inner rear nearside offside brake pads
  21. Pass30,381 miles (+7,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,381 miles
    Test number
    524122968106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass23,135 miles (+23)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,135 miles
    Test number
    952850067145
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAdvise near side front top corner windscreen cracked
    • NoteUnable to see front inner brake pads
  23. Fail23,112 miles2 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,112 miles
    Test number
    793563357147
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnable to see front inner brake pads
  24. Fail23,112 miles (+4,733)2 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,112 miles
    Test number
    960453757118
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteUnable to see front inner brake pads
  25. Pass18,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    18,379 miles
    Test number
    432275496039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 WDV

Does LB52 WDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 WDV expired on 19 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 WDV?
The MOT on LB52 WDV expired on 19 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 WDV done?
LB52 WDV was recorded at 94,083 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2023, an average of 4,316 miles a year.
Has LB52 WDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 WDV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 WDV 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 WDV find?
LB52 WDV passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: steering wheel cover removed for test procedure.

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