
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
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.
- 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
- AdvisorySteering wheel cover removed for test procedure
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.
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
Pass91,611 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 91,611 miles
- Test number
- 634664760783
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass88,860 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 88,860 miles
- Test number
- 486803468678
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Pass60,533 miles (+3,801)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 60,533 miles
- Test number
- 429904449375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,732 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 56,732 miles
- Test number
- 425610465173
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass49,868 miles (+3,052)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 49,868 miles
- Test number
- 958337454136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,816 miles (+2,853)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 46,816 miles
- Test number
- 729734913254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,963 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 43,963 miles
- Test number
- 177077782134
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass38,355 miles (+3,872)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 38,355 miles
- Test number
- 100750670114
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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
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
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
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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