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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LB52 XBWMOT history

LB52 XBW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 98,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2023
Mileage
98,779 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 XBW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 XBW was last recorded at 98,779 miles on 18 Nov 2022, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,765 miles · 16 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
4,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 98,779 miles
  • 2021 – 93,568 miles
  • 2020 – 91,837 miles
  • 2019 – 90,886 miles
  • 2018 – 89,297 miles
  • 2017 – 88,005 miles
  • 2015 – 87,193 miles
  • 2014 – 63,774 miles
  • 2013 – 47,714 miles
  • 2012 – 46,950 miles
  • 2011 – 41,882 miles
  • 2010 – 41,658 miles
  • 2009 – 38,894 miles
  • 2008 – 29,540 miles
  • 2007 – 24,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,779 miles
  • AdvisoryEML on
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,779 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,779 miles
    Test number
    994552231583
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail98,765 miles (+5,197)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,765 miles
    Test number
    454613543766
    • MajorOffside Rear Window in an unacceptable condition Likely to detach and cause injury. (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,568 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,568 miles
    Test number
    178078788437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,837 miles (+951)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,837 miles
    Test number
    381047346150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,886 miles (+1,589)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,886 miles
    Test number
    557979695493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,297 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,297 miles
    Test number
    686950917010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,005 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,005 miles
    Test number
    980655544172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,193 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,193 miles
    Test number
    389478371338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,154 miles (+22,380)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,154 miles
    Test number
    249622755020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,774 miles (+16,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    63,774 miles
    Test number
    927976304001
    • 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)

  11. Pass47,714 miles (+764)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,714 miles
    Test number
    959974703078
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail46,950 miles (+5,068)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,950 miles
    Test number
    275167842374
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass41,882 miles1 advisory10 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,882 miles
    Test number
    479063731370
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet secondary catch inoperative.
    • NoteFuel cap sealing ring starting to perish.
    • NoteN/s front brake disc starting to pitt/corrode.
    • NoteN/s front tyre getting low on outer edge, not centre 3/4's.
    • NoteO/s front brake disc starting to pitt/corrode.
    • NoteO/s front tyre getting low on outer edge, not centre 3/4's.
    • NoteOfficial stickers in swept area.
    • NotePlastic floorpan covers fitted not allowing a full inspection.
    • NoteSill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection.
    • NoteUndertray fitted not allowing a full inspection.

  14. Fail41,882 miles (+224)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,882 miles
    Test number
    497853731445
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet secondary catch inoperative.
    • NoteFuel cap sealing ring starting to perish.
    • NoteN/s front brake disc starting to pitt/corrode.
    • NoteN/s front tyre getting low on outer edge, not centre 3/4's.
    • NoteO/s front brake disc starting to pitt/corrode.
    • NoteO/s front tyre getting low on outer edge, not centre 3/4's.
    • NoteOfficial stickers in swept area.
    • NotePlastic floorpan covers fitted not allowing a full inspection.
    • NoteSill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection.
    • NoteUndertray fitted not allowing a full inspection.

  15. Pass41,658 miles5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    41,658 miles
    Test number
    393808420384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake disks very near wear indicator limit
    • NoteBoth front tyres have slight kerbing marks in sidewall
    • NoteBoth rear brake disks slightly worn
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing slightly in centre of tread
    • NoteCannot check under plastic covers

  16. Fail41,658 miles (+2,764)2 repaired5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,658 miles
    Test number
    442988520493
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake disks very near wear indicator limit
    • NoteBoth front tyres have slight kerbing marks in sidewall
    • NoteBoth rear brake disks slightly worn
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing slightly in centre of tread
    • NoteCannot check under plastic covers

  17. Pass38,894 miles (+9,354)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,894 miles
    Test number
    592493729336
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO.s.f stering arm has slight play

  18. Pass29,540 miles (+4,766)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,540 miles
    Test number
    114463598430
    • NoteBrake pad warning light showing

  19. Pass24,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,774 miles
    Test number
    953139887058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 XBW

Does LB52 XBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 XBW expired on 18 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 XBW?
The MOT on LB52 XBW expired on 18 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 XBW done?
LB52 XBW was recorded at 98,779 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2022, an average of 4,732 miles a year.
Has LB52 XBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 XBW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 XBW 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 XBW find?
LB52 XBW passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: eml on; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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