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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LB52 XJOMOT history

LB52 XJO is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 107,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
107,840 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 XJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 XJO was last recorded at 107,840 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 1,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
106,802 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,038 miles
Average per year
3,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,840 miles
  • 2025 – 106,802 miles
  • 2024 – 105,946 miles
  • 2023 – 104,698 miles
  • 2022 – 102,627 miles
  • 2021 – 101,046 miles
  • 2019 – 98,784 miles
  • 2018 – 96,413 miles
  • 2017 – 93,718 miles
  • 2016 – 91,335 miles
  • 2015 – 85,548 miles
  • 2013 – 81,528 miles
  • 2012 – 76,256 miles
  • 2011 – 70,828 miles
  • 2010 – 63,117 miles
  • 2009 – 57,079 miles
  • 2007 – 46,380 miles
  • 2006 – 34,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,840 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,840 miles (+1,038)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    107,840 miles
    Test number
    400053300234
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass106,802 miles (+856)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    106,802 miles
    Test number
    843606113899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass105,946 miles (+1,248)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,946 miles
    Test number
    984693276354
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass104,698 miles (+2,071)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    104,698 miles
    Test number
    375269532765
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,627 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,627 miles
    Test number
    480718024417
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail102,627 miles (+1,581)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,627 miles
    Test number
    146663356538
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,046 miles (+2,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    101,046 miles
    Test number
    751717897891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass98,784 miles (+2,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,784 miles
    Test number
    821999101237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass96,413 miles (+2,695)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    96,413 miles
    Test number
    558391492943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion on shaft
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing but not in excess

  10. Pass93,718 miles (+2,383)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    93,718 miles
    Test number
    362076823683
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres both sides deteriorated

  11. Pass91,335 miles (+2,189)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    91,335 miles
    Test number
    890049688837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,146 miles (+3,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,146 miles
    Test number
    519671448715
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear tyres both side deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass85,548 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    85,548 miles
    Test number
    196445215036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail85,548 miles (+4,020)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,548 miles
    Test number
    157995915403
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass81,528 miles (+5,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,528 miles
    Test number
    359920573472
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass76,256 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    76,256 miles
    Test number
    617932642206
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail76,256 miles (+5,428)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,256 miles
    Test number
    749142642214
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass70,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,828 miles
    Test number
    226063041275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,828 miles (+7,711)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,828 miles
    Test number
    509893441234
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass63,117 miles (+6,038)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    63,117 miles
    Test number
    380918580163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,079 miles
    Test number
    500719319287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,079 miles (+10,699)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,079 miles
    Test number
    852149819232
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass46,380 miles (+11,954)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    46,380 miles
    Test number
    581524137338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,426 miles
    Test number
    252437646283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 XJO

Does LB52 XJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 XJO is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 XJO?
The MOT on LB52 XJO is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 XJO done?
LB52 XJO was recorded at 107,840 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 3,780 miles a year.
Has LB52 XJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 XJO has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 XJO 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 XJO find?
LB52 XJO passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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