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BMW Alpina

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,300 cc

LB52 XARMOT history

LB52 XAR is a silver petrol BMW Alpina first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 128,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
128,117 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 XAR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Alpina
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,300 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 XAR was last recorded at 128,117 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,886 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
231 miles
Average per year
4,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,117 miles
  • 2025 – 127,886 miles
  • 2024 – 127,751 miles
  • 2023 – 127,735 miles
  • 2018 – 127,629 miles
  • 2017 – 120,951 miles
  • 2016 – 115,827 miles
  • 2015 – 111,433 miles
  • 2014 – 106,259 miles
  • 2013 – 98,376 miles
  • 2012 – 95,028 miles
  • 2011 – 87,023 miles
  • 2009 – 63,725 miles
  • 2007 – 41,516 miles
  • 2006 – 34,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,117 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded rear pipes by tank
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar corroded

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,117 miles (+231)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    128,117 miles
    Test number
    918112547855
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded rear pipes by tank
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar corroded

  2. Pass127,886 miles (+135)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    127,886 miles
    Test number
    127380634088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail127,751 miles (+16)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,751 miles
    Test number
    516981987961
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush/mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front at retaining clips and rear around fuel cell (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass127,735 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    127,735 miles
    Test number
    222132102029
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail127,722 miles (+93)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,722 miles
    Test number
    259894719356
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass127,629 miles (+6,678)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,629 miles
    Test number
    872563123500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,951 miles (+5,124)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,951 miles
    Test number
    148720733845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,827 miles (+4,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    115,827 miles
    Test number
    448539402296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass111,433 miles (+5,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    111,433 miles
    Test number
    467851205130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass106,259 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    106,259 miles
    Test number
    825757184074
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail106,259 miles (+7,883)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,259 miles
    Test number
    725907984085
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on pads ok

  12. Pass98,376 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    98,376 miles
    Test number
    136078503177
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail98,372 miles (+3,344)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,372 miles
    Test number
    959006003129
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass95,028 miles (+8,005)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    95,028 miles
    Test number
    599626222036
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth door mirrors faded but servicable

  15. Pass87,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    87,023 miles
    Test number
    119886541401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    760216440084
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass63,725 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    63,725 miles
    Test number
    853803649035
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    834354148064
    • NoteMilage not displayed

  19. Pass41,516 miles (+6,869)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    41,516 miles
    Test number
    964090757016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,647 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,647 miles
    Test number
    261921956081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB52 XAR

Does LB52 XAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 XAR is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 XAR?
The MOT on LB52 XAR is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 XAR done?
LB52 XAR was recorded at 128,117 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 4,570 miles a year.
Has LB52 XAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 XAR has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB52 XAR 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 XAR find?
LB52 XAR passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded rear pipes by tank; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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