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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,980 cc

LB52 WGYMOT history

LB52 WGY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 147,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2023
Mileage
147,866 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 WGY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,980 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 WGY was last recorded at 147,866 miles on 13 Apr 2022, 4,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,207 miles · 15 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
4,659 miles
Average per year
7,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 147,866 miles
  • 2021 – 143,207 miles
  • 2019 – 131,128 miles
  • 2018 – 125,678 miles
  • 2017 – 123,953 miles
  • 2016 – 122,015 miles
  • 2015 – 117,201 miles
  • 2014 – 104,550 miles
  • 2013 – 95,485 miles
  • 2012 – 87,206 miles
  • 2011 – 77,631 miles
  • 2010 – 62,754 miles
  • 2008 – 49,996 miles
  • 2007 – 42,930 miles
  • 2006 – 25,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,866 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake effort just met minimum requirement

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,866 miles (+4,659)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    147,866 miles
    Test number
    551901472152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort just met minimum requirement

  2. Pass143,207 miles (+12,079)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    143,207 miles
    Test number
    887003093499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass131,128 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,128 miles
    Test number
    507429120303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,121 miles (+5,443)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,121 miles
    Test number
    293980036356
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,678 miles (+1,725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    125,678 miles
    Test number
    965305277914
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear 2off (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass123,953 miles (+1,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    123,953 miles
    Test number
    651120264166
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  7. Pass122,015 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    122,015 miles
    Test number
    669357514260
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met minimum efficiency

  8. Fail122,015 miles (+4,814)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,015 miles
    Test number
    515915219509
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met minimum efficiency

  9. Pass117,201 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    117,201 miles
    Test number
    167068405056
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail117,201 miles (+12,651)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,201 miles
    Test number
    889138205044
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass104,550 miles (+9,065)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    104,550 miles
    Test number
    795454114044
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre split on inner side wall

  12. Pass95,485 miles (+8,279)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    95,485 miles
    Test number
    876560413097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres various cuts and damage to walls

  13. Pass87,206 miles (+9,575)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    87,206 miles
    Test number
    448741632016
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner wall badly cracked

  14. Pass77,631 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    77,631 miles
    Test number
    279741311027
    • NoteAll wheels slightly buckled on inner edges and off side rear tyre has slight damage on side wall. exhaust rusty

  15. Fail77,631 miles (+14,877)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,631 miles
    Test number
    845701811003
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll wheels slightly buckled on inner edges and off side rear tyre has slight damage on side wall. exhaust rusty

  16. Pass62,754 miles (+12,758)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    62,754 miles
    Test number
    833466820015
    • NoteAll exhaust system slightly rusty
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak
    • NoteSlight front brake judder recorded
    • NoteSome brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteVery slight play in inner rack joints

  17. Pass49,996 miles (+7,066)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    49,996 miles
    Test number
    342333528395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    42,930 miles
    Test number
    742404327313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,930 miles (+6,114)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,930 miles
    Test number
    960154227347
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass36,816 miles (+11,782)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,816 miles
    Test number
    354367157092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    25,034 miles
    Test number
    221668146020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 WGY

Does LB52 WGY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 WGY expired on 14 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 WGY?
The MOT on LB52 WGY expired on 14 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 WGY done?
LB52 WGY was recorded at 147,866 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2022, an average of 7,605 miles a year.
Has LB52 WGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 WGY has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LB52 WGY 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 WGY find?
LB52 WGY passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord, and 3 more.

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