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Blue · Diesel · 2002

LB52 WRZMOT history

LB52 WRZ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 155,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
155,141 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 WRZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 WRZ was last recorded at 155,141 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jan 2023: 122,802 miles, lower than 130,327 miles on 31 Jan 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
155,133 miles · 6 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,141 miles
  • 2025 – 144,244 miles
  • 2024 – 131,673 miles
  • 2023 – 122,802 miles
  • 2022 – 130,327 miles
  • 2021 – 115,015 miles
  • 2017 – 108,893 miles
  • 2015 – 100,955 miles
  • 2013 – 87,411 miles
  • 2012 – 75,500 miles
  • 2011 – 62,709 miles
  • 2010 – 55,007 miles
  • 2009 – 50,551 miles
  • 2008 – 40,309 miles
  • 2007 – 24,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,141 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,141 miles (+8)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    155,141 miles
    Test number
    823545264816
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail155,133 miles (+10,889)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,133 miles
    Test number
    881065290915
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,244 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    144,244 miles
    Test number
    602155050181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail144,244 miles (+12,571)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,244 miles
    Test number
    888599329504
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,673 miles (+8,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    131,673 miles
    Test number
    913022829691
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    122,802 miles
    Test number
    176730737823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,802 miles (-7,525)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,802 miles
    Test number
    927662962830
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass130,327 miles (+15,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,327 miles
    Test number
    101181094377
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass115,015 miles (+6,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    115,015 miles
    Test number
    838829262691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion found on all brake discs due to lack of use

  10. Pass108,893 miles (+7,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,893 miles
    Test number
    265644871560
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes undersealed

  11. Pass100,955 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    100,955 miles
    Test number
    418564835093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Fail100,891 miles (+13,480)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,891 miles
    Test number
    896573635059
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass87,411 miles (+11,911)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    87,411 miles
    Test number
    408957143346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir freshener removed from interior mirror prior to test.
    • NoteFront brakes out of balance.
    • NoteOff side front, near side rear and off side rear tyres devoide of tread on inner edges.
    • NotePlastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

  14. Pass75,500 miles (+24)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,500 miles
    Test number
    716549212317
    • NotePlastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

  15. Fail75,476 miles (+12,767)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,476 miles
    Test number
    875355302394
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NotePlastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

  16. Pass62,709 miles (+7,702)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,709 miles
    Test number
    137540701301
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteOff side parking brake efficiency low.

  17. Pass55,007 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,007 miles
    Test number
    353936100389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,979 miles (+4,428)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,979 miles
    Test number
    160390700387
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass50,551 miles (+10,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,551 miles
    Test number
    174718279255
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

  20. Pass40,309 miles (+16,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,309 miles
    Test number
    520110338106
    • 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)

  21. Pass24,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    24,282 miles
    Test number
    760220607132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 WRZ

Does LB52 WRZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 WRZ is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 WRZ?
The MOT on LB52 WRZ is valid until 9 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 WRZ done?
LB52 WRZ was recorded at 155,141 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 6,918 miles a year.
Has LB52 WRZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 WRZ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB52 WRZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jan 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 WRZ find?
LB52 WRZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 3 more.

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