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BMW 3 Series

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LB52 WFNMOT history

LB52 WFN is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 192,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2023
Mileage
192,016 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 WFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2023
Latest MOT test
9 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 WFN was last recorded at 192,016 miles on 9 May 2022, 11,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,597 miles · 27 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
11,419 miles
Average per year
9,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 192,016 miles
  • 2020 – 180,597 miles
  • 2019 – 173,469 miles
  • 2018 – 164,809 miles
  • 2017 – 157,930 miles
  • 2016 – 151,168 miles
  • 2015 – 148,596 miles
  • 2014 – 142,678 miles
  • 2013 – 134,305 miles
  • 2011 – 103,466 miles
  • 2010 – 87,219 miles
  • 2009 – 73,121 miles
  • 2008 – 66,985 miles
  • 2007 – 55,061 miles
  • 2006 – 43,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,016 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Hand brake fluctuation (noticed in brake test)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,016 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    192,016 miles
    Test number
    893127358428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail192,016 miles (+11,419)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,016 miles
    Test number
    858371818362
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass180,597 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    180,597 miles
    Test number
    925788005729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail180,597 miles (+7,128)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,597 miles
    Test number
    938434321566
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass173,469 miles (+8,660)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    173,469 miles
    Test number
    356428786010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slightly undercut (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake fluctuation (noticed in brake test)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear "lollipop bush" (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear "lollipop bush" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass164,809 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    164,809 miles
    Test number
    580487102690
    • AdvisoryHand brake fluctuation (noticed in brake test)
    • AdvisoryNearside front wing damaged

  7. Fail164,809 miles (+6,879)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,809 miles
    Test number
    855602222200
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened top of shock absorber gland (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake fluctuation (noticed in brake test)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened top of shock absorber gland (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wing damaged

  8. Pass157,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    157,930 miles
    Test number
    139474154095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail157,930 miles (+6,762)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,930 miles
    Test number
    346135505651
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass151,168 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    151,168 miles
    Test number
    547179204809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail151,158 miles (+645)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,158 miles
    Test number
    419538310592
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass150,513 miles (+1,917)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    150,513 miles
    Test number
    948318464038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass148,596 miles (+5,918)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    148,596 miles
    Test number
    399782595025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass142,678 miles (+8,373)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    142,678 miles
    Test number
    219599714498
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres slight cracks in tread

  15. Pass134,305 miles (+30,839)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    134,305 miles
    Test number
    219189013125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    103,466 miles
    Test number
    315108751135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail103,466 miles (+16,247)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,466 miles
    Test number
    926948951146
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass87,219 miles (+14,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    87,219 miles
    Test number
    672621040158
    • 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)

  19. Pass73,121 miles (+6,136)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,121 miles
    Test number
    991823939188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,985 miles (+11,924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,985 miles
    Test number
    640552548153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass55,061 miles (+11,375)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    55,061 miles
    Test number
    324612137027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,686 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,686 miles
    Test number
    921864126065
    • 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)

Questions about LB52 WFN

Does LB52 WFN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 WFN expired on 8 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 WFN?
The MOT on LB52 WFN expired on 8 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 WFN done?
LB52 WFN was recorded at 192,016 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2022, an average of 9,107 miles a year.
Has LB52 WFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 WFN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 WFN 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 WFN find?
LB52 WFN passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly, and 1 more.

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