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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LB52 WFUMOT history

LB52 WFU is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 93,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
93,083 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 WFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 WFU was last recorded at 93,083 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 4,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,855 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,228 miles
Average per year
3,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,083 miles
  • 2025 – 88,855 miles
  • 2024 – 82,486 miles
  • 2023 – 81,355 miles
  • 2022 – 78,181 miles
  • 2021 – 74,883 miles
  • 2020 – 71,164 miles
  • 2019 – 68,168 miles
  • 2018 – 64,218 miles
  • 2017 – 60,895 miles
  • 2016 – 56,831 miles
  • 2015 – 52,202 miles
  • 2014 – 46,174 miles
  • 2013 – 40,483 miles
  • 2012 – 36,261 miles
  • 2011 – 32,722 miles
  • 2010 – 29,092 miles
  • 2009 – 26,050 miles
  • 2008 – 22,150 miles
  • 2007 – 15,854 miles
  • 2006 – 13,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,083 miles
  • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front DAMAGE TO BUMPER

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,083 miles (+4,228)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    93,083 miles
    Test number
    212619308132
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass88,855 miles (+73)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,855 miles
    Test number
    301430081312
    • AdvisoryOffside Front DAMAGE TO BUMPER
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail88,782 miles (+6,296)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,782 miles
    Test number
    750995614015
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front DAMAGE TO BUMPER
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass82,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    82,486 miles
    Test number
    598106764244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,486 miles (+1,131)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,486 miles
    Test number
    241522739865
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  6. Pass81,355 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    81,355 miles
    Test number
    732429470886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,181 miles (+3,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    78,181 miles
    Test number
    806182520220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass74,883 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    74,883 miles
    Test number
    389694255649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail74,883 miles (+3,719)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,883 miles
    Test number
    287910199273
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass71,164 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    71,164 miles
    Test number
    511062493289
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops perished

  11. Fail71,164 miles (+2,996)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,164 miles
    Test number
    893988791691
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops perished

  12. Pass68,168 miles (+3,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,168 miles
    Test number
    237422449630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass64,218 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,218 miles
    Test number
    148867041351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail64,218 miles (+3,323)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,218 miles
    Test number
    275972681094
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass60,895 miles (+4,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,895 miles
    Test number
    313424826751
    • 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)

  16. Pass56,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,831 miles
    Test number
    979719325259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,828 miles (+4,626)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,828 miles
    Test number
    482513941461
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass52,202 miles (+6,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,202 miles
    Test number
    489287775098
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass46,174 miles (+5,691)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,174 miles
    Test number
    518429544084
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass40,483 miles (+4,222)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    40,483 miles
    Test number
    467221253064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,261 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,261 miles
    Test number
    656084242054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,722 miles
    Test number
    849338941043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,722 miles (+3,630)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,722 miles
    Test number
    239797441022
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass29,092 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    29,092 miles
    Test number
    103873630438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,050 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,050 miles
    Test number
    681228129010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,150 miles (+6,296)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,150 miles
    Test number
    110726838033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,854 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    15,854 miles
    Test number
    124137537085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    13,549 miles
    Test number
    401477636031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 WFU

Does LB52 WFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 WFU is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 WFU?
The MOT on LB52 WFU is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 WFU done?
LB52 WFU was recorded at 93,083 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 3,888 miles a year.
Has LB52 WFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 WFU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 WFU 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 WFU find?
LB52 WFU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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