
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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass238,752 miles (+369)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 238,752 miles
- Test number
- 607542079387
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass220,774 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 220,774 miles
- Test number
- 789565454768
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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
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))
Pass158,350 miles (+7,817)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 158,350 miles
- Test number
- 324532309409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,533 miles (+8,372)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 150,533 miles
- Test number
- 806432072150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,161 miles (+5,874)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 142,161 miles
- Test number
- 130911055777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,287 miles (+9,366)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 136,287 miles
- Test number
- 799634125066
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass126,921 miles (+7,824)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 126,921 miles
- Test number
- 578486224064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,097 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 119,097 miles
- Test number
- 159540043016
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass111,093 miles (+6,862)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 111,093 miles
- Test number
- 428325932053
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass95,495 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 95,495 miles
- Test number
- 873720730090
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass90,360 miles (+3,384)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 90,360 miles
- Test number
- 722680349018
- NoteSteering rack gaitors twisted
Pass86,976 miles (+2,705)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2009
- Odometer
- 86,976 miles
- Test number
- 413562208140
- NoteFront wishbone rear bushes
Pass84,271 miles (+4,856)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2008
- Odometer
- 84,271 miles
- Test number
- 650031407112
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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