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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LB52 XOMMOT history

LB52 XOM is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 238,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2025
Mileage
238,752 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 XOM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 XOM was last recorded at 238,752 miles on 27 Feb 2024, 369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,383 miles · 21 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
369 miles
Average per year
8,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 238,752 miles
  • 2023 – 226,205 miles
  • 2022 – 220,774 miles
  • 2021 – 207,469 miles
  • 2020 – 186,908 miles
  • 2019 – 176,402 miles
  • 2018 – 158,350 miles
  • 2017 – 150,533 miles
  • 2016 – 142,161 miles
  • 2015 – 136,287 miles
  • 2014 – 126,921 miles
  • 2013 – 119,097 miles
  • 2012 – 111,093 miles
  • 2011 – 104,231 miles
  • 2010 – 95,495 miles
  • 2009 – 90,360 miles
  • 2008 – 86,976 miles
  • 2007 – 84,271 miles
  • 2006 – 79,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,752 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,752 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    238,752 miles
    Test number
    607542079387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail238,383 miles (+12,178)1 dangerous9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,383 miles
    Test number
    140099922246
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Roll bar ends fouling rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition No rear exhaust silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure fractured (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Hazard lights (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  3. Pass226,205 miles (+5,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    226,205 miles
    Test number
    146308134503
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass220,774 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    220,774 miles
    Test number
    789565454768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail220,761 miles (+13,292)5 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,761 miles
    Test number
    227997032698
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  6. Pass207,469 miles (+20,561)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    207,469 miles
    Test number
    424082494968
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass186,908 miles (+10,506)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    186,908 miles
    Test number
    440398068666
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
  8. Pass176,402 miles (+18,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    176,402 miles
    Test number
    911292148111
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass158,350 miles (+7,817)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    158,350 miles
    Test number
    324532309409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass150,533 miles (+8,372)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    150,533 miles
    Test number
    806432072150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass142,161 miles (+5,874)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    142,161 miles
    Test number
    130911055777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass136,287 miles (+9,366)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    136,287 miles
    Test number
    799634125066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,921 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,921 miles
    Test number
    448556924094
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  14. Pass126,921 miles (+7,824)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    126,921 miles
    Test number
    578486224064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    119,097 miles
    Test number
    159540043016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail119,097 miles (+8,004)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,097 miles
    Test number
    335800643024
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass111,093 miles (+6,862)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    111,093 miles
    Test number
    428325932053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass104,231 miles (+8,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    104,231 miles
    Test number
    927235231053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass95,495 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    95,495 miles
    Test number
    873720730090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,482 miles (+5,122)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,482 miles
    Test number
    933139720092
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  21. Pass90,360 miles (+3,384)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    90,360 miles
    Test number
    722680349018
    • NoteSteering rack gaitors twisted
  22. Pass86,976 miles (+2,705)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    86,976 miles
    Test number
    413562208140
    • NoteFront wishbone rear bushes
  23. Pass84,271 miles (+4,856)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    84,271 miles
    Test number
    650031407112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    79,415 miles
    Test number
    982242326181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 XOM

Does LB52 XOM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 XOM expired on 26 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 XOM?
The MOT on LB52 XOM expired on 26 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 XOM done?
LB52 XOM was recorded at 238,752 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2024, an average of 8,940 miles a year.
Has LB52 XOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 XOM has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB52 XOM 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 XOM find?
LB52 XOM passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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