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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LB52 WGPMOT history

LB52 WGP is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 6 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 90,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
90,043 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 WGP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 WGP was last recorded at 90,043 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,022 miles · 2 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
3,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,043 miles
  • 2025 – 87,742 miles
  • 2024 – 83,058 miles
  • 2023 – 79,352 miles
  • 2022 – 76,852 miles
  • 2021 – 75,350 miles
  • 2020 – 73,239 miles
  • 2019 – 71,489 miles
  • 2018 – 68,540 miles
  • 2017 – 64,336 miles
  • 2016 – 61,108 miles
  • 2015 – 58,941 miles
  • 2014 – 55,177 miles
  • 2013 – 51,025 miles
  • 2012 – 45,119 miles
  • 2011 – 39,055 miles
  • 2010 – 36,316 miles
  • 2009 – 33,277 miles
  • 2008 – 31,854 miles
  • 2007 – 30,010 miles
  • 2006 – 23,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,043 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,043 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    90,043 miles
    Test number
    699511136223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail90,022 miles (+2,280)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,022 miles
    Test number
    167103836120
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Full left lock (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering column to steering rack (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass87,742 miles (+4,684)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    87,742 miles
    Test number
    784136859919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,058 miles (+3,706)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,058 miles
    Test number
    559751492513
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass79,352 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,352 miles
    Test number
    783183017415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,852 miles (+1,502)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,852 miles
    Test number
    769777186101
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,350 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,350 miles
    Test number
    312990921505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,239 miles (+1,750)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    73,239 miles
    Test number
    929418889071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,489 miles (+2,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    71,489 miles
    Test number
    296753958619
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat base slightly loose/play in mechanism
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  10. Pass68,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,540 miles
    Test number
    117220520581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,535 miles (+4,199)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,535 miles
    Test number
    472480949470
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass64,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,336 miles
    Test number
    608882078157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,336 miles (+3,228)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,336 miles
    Test number
    162677741566
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass61,108 miles (+2,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,108 miles
    Test number
    227268390407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to wear bar (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front worn inner edge

  15. Pass58,941 miles (+3,764)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,941 miles
    Test number
    577238705150
    • NoteMovement in both sides front lower arm rear bushes

  16. Pass55,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,177 miles
    Test number
    387773574092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,174 miles (+4,149)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,174 miles
    Test number
    645093874000
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass51,025 miles (+5,906)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,025 miles
    Test number
    858625673079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront & rear brake pads worn low
    • NoteTest in wet

  19. Pass45,119 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,119 miles
    Test number
    907035652087
    • NoteBoth outer sills covered
    • NoteFront screen damaged
    • NoteOffside front lower anti roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing thin

  20. Pass45,119 miles (+12)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,119 miles
    Test number
    848315052031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth outer sills covered
    • NoteFront screen damage

  21. Fail45,107 miles (+6,052)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,107 miles
    Test number
    457174052038
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth outer sills covered
    • NoteFront screen damage

  22. Pass39,055 miles (+2,739)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,055 miles
    Test number
    515177921037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,316 miles (+3,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    36,316 miles
    Test number
    363208520018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass33,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    33,277 miles
    Test number
    831287239029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,277 miles (+1,423)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,277 miles
    Test number
    420437139016
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass31,854 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    31,854 miles
    Test number
    172891328096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,010 miles (+6,824)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,010 miles
    Test number
    351154727005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteA.C. Compressor noisey ?
    • NoteSlight movement in aux belt tensioner

  28. Pass23,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    23,186 miles
    Test number
    190170336008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail23,186 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,186 miles
    Test number
    384067926054
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Questions about LB52 WGP

Does LB52 WGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 WGP is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 WGP?
The MOT on LB52 WGP is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 WGP done?
LB52 WGP was recorded at 90,043 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 3,302 miles a year.
Has LB52 WGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 WGP has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB52 WGP 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 WGP find?
LB52 WGP passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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