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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

LB52 WXVMOT history

LB52 WXV is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 18 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
104,700 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 WXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 WXV was last recorded at 104,700 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,672 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
3,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,700 miles
  • 2024 – 104,672 miles
  • 2023 – 104,499 miles
  • 2022 – 104,487 miles
  • 2021 – 104,445 miles
  • 2020 – 104,191 miles
  • 2019 – 103,354 miles
  • 2018 – 102,279 miles
  • 2017 – 101,190 miles
  • 2016 – 100,377 miles
  • 2015 – 98,734 miles
  • 2014 – 91,458 miles
  • 2013 – 82,084 miles
  • 2012 – 73,264 miles
  • 2011 – 66,964 miles
  • 2010 – 61,974 miles
  • 2009 – 55,488 miles
  • 2007 – 45,105 miles
  • 2006 – 38,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,700 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside rear exhaust box clamp corroded / cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,700 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,700 miles
    Test number
    136576224581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass104,672 miles (+173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,672 miles
    Test number
    262201488841
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass104,499 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,499 miles
    Test number
    455222214814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,487 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,487 miles
    Test number
    995414265988
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass104,445 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,445 miles
    Test number
    157574982662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,191 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,191 miles
    Test number
    294495018806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear exhaust box clamp corroded / cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower ball joint gaiter perishing

  7. Fail104,185 miles (+8)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,185 miles
    Test number
    126067874986
    • MajorOffside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear exhaust box clamp corroded / cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower ball joint gaiter perishing

  8. Fail104,177 miles (+823)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,177 miles
    Test number
    505086701525
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass103,354 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,354 miles
    Test number
    193745895869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,279 miles
    Test number
    913766896869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,279 miles (+1,089)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,279 miles
    Test number
    613887911255
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass101,190 miles (+813)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,190 miles
    Test number
    112964364965
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint clamps rusty/cracked

  13. Pass100,377 miles (+1,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    100,377 miles
    Test number
    637602312879
    • 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)

  14. Pass98,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    98,734 miles
    Test number
    829008515206
    • 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)

  15. Fail98,734 miles (+7,276)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,734 miles
    Test number
    779458015202
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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. Fail91,458 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,458 miles
    Test number
    198946204250
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass91,458 miles (+9,374)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,458 miles
    Test number
    837676504217
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass82,084 miles (+8,820)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    82,084 miles
    Test number
    956178403221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,264 miles (+6,300)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    73,264 miles
    Test number
    595667072104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,964 miles (+4,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,964 miles
    Test number
    476038171182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass61,974 miles (+6,486)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    61,974 miles
    Test number
    400288980153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    55,488 miles
    Test number
    131236199106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,488 miles (+10,383)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,488 miles
    Test number
    274160999184
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass45,105 miles (+368)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,105 miles
    Test number
    221030837154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,737 miles (+6,708)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,737 miles
    Test number
    453093427175
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass38,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,029 miles
    Test number
    341853826161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 WXV

Does LB52 WXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 WXV is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB52 WXV?
The MOT on LB52 WXV is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 WXV done?
LB52 WXV was recorded at 104,700 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 3,414 miles a year.
Has LB52 WXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 WXV has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LB52 WXV 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 WXV find?
LB52 WXV passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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