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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LB52 WGCMOT history

LB52 WGC is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,061 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 WGC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 WGC was last recorded at 95,061 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 2,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,995 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,066 miles
Average per year
3,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,061 miles
  • 2025 – 92,995 miles
  • 2024 – 88,246 miles
  • 2023 – 81,478 miles
  • 2022 – 75,918 miles
  • 2021 – 72,083 miles
  • 2020 – 70,068 miles
  • 2019 – 64,331 miles
  • 2018 – 59,288 miles
  • 2017 – 51,981 miles
  • 2016 – 47,816 miles
  • 2015 – 42,140 miles
  • 2014 – 37,399 miles
  • 2013 – 32,378 miles
  • 2012 – 30,912 miles
  • 2011 – 27,734 miles
  • 2010 – 24,183 miles
  • 2008 – 20,176 miles
  • 2007 – 19,861 miles
  • 2006 – 15,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,061 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,061 miles (+2,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,061 miles
    Test number
    508401022732
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass92,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    92,995 miles
    Test number
    225718142563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail92,995 miles (+4,749)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,995 miles
    Test number
    930257280990
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass88,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    88,246 miles
    Test number
    226647684409
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail88,246 miles (+6,768)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,246 miles
    Test number
    335536158944
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass81,478 miles (+5,560)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    81,478 miles
    Test number
    504757895400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,918 miles (+3,835)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,918 miles
    Test number
    948187159394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,083 miles (+2,015)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,083 miles
    Test number
    572570796013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,068 miles (+5,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,068 miles
    Test number
    990638578829
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass64,331 miles (+5,043)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,331 miles
    Test number
    470295920121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,288 miles (+7,307)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,288 miles
    Test number
    945502099382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,981 miles (+4,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,981 miles
    Test number
    372224766445
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are perrished on outer walls
  13. Pass47,816 miles (+5,676)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,816 miles
    Test number
    725626314815
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perrished on outer wall
  14. Pass42,140 miles (+4,741)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,140 miles
    Test number
    277283475052
    • NoteBoth front brake discs scored
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perrished
  15. Pass37,399 miles (+5,021)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,399 miles
    Test number
    736689064098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll four tyres slightly perrished on outside wall
  16. Pass32,378 miles (+1,466)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,378 miles
    Test number
    935371963088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perrished on outside wall
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly perrished on outside wall
  17. Pass30,912 miles (+3,178)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,912 miles
    Test number
    128624472402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,734 miles (+3,551)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,734 miles
    Test number
    818639451043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,183 miles (+4,007)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,183 miles
    Test number
    460108170038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,176 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    20,176 miles
    Test number
    674297318227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,861 miles (+4,533)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,861 miles
    Test number
    234102077004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,328 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,328 miles
    Test number
    192363386449
    • NoteBrake pads all round very low change them

Questions about LB52 WGC

Does LB52 WGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 WGC is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 WGC?
The MOT on LB52 WGC is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 WGC done?
LB52 WGC was recorded at 95,061 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 3,998 miles a year.
Has LB52 WGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 WGC has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 WGC 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 WGC find?
LB52 WGC passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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