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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

LB52 XPDMOT history

LB52 XPD is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 17 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 81,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
81,111 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 XPD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 XPD was last recorded at 81,111 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,854 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
257 miles
Average per year
2,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,111 miles
  • 2025 – 80,854 miles
  • 2024 – 80,782 miles
  • 2023 – 80,684 miles
  • 2021 – 80,241 miles
  • 2020 – 79,821 miles
  • 2019 – 79,674 miles
  • 2018 – 79,456 miles
  • 2017 – 79,338 miles
  • 2016 – 76,337 miles
  • 2015 – 72,194 miles
  • 2014 – 67,867 miles
  • 2013 – 61,512 miles
  • 2012 – 48,659 miles
  • 2011 – 47,326 miles
  • 2010 – 42,802 miles
  • 2009 – 39,521 miles
  • 2008 – 37,369 miles
  • 2007 – 34,096 miles
  • 2006 – 28,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,111 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (255/35/19)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,111 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    81,111 miles
    Test number
    258095213634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,854 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,854 miles
    Test number
    771319451510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,831 miles (+49)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,831 miles
    Test number
    245622560710
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded side to side (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass80,782 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    80,782 miles
    Test number
    795205158745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass80,684 miles (+443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,684 miles
    Test number
    274498608970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass80,241 miles (+420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,241 miles
    Test number
    348606639126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass79,821 miles (+22)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,821 miles
    Test number
    172812276844
    • 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 approx 3mm (255/35/19) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail79,799 miles (+125)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,799 miles
    Test number
    447347421954
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • 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 approx 3mm (255/35/19) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass79,674 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,674 miles
    Test number
    854950244748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,456 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,456 miles
    Test number
    907834878972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,338 miles (+3,001)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,338 miles
    Test number
    383238072608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,337 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,337 miles
    Test number
    383045369803
    • AdvisoryRear Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres below 1.6 mm and uneven inner edge

  13. Fail76,337 miles (+4,143)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,337 miles
    Test number
    927513783586
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres below 1.6 mm and uneven inner edge

  14. Pass72,194 miles (+4,327)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,194 miles
    Test number
    497460095152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,867 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,867 miles
    Test number
    415951774119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,833 miles (+6,321)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,833 miles
    Test number
    797207664121
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass61,512 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    61,512 miles
    Test number
    158087573246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail61,512 miles (+12,853)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,512 miles
    Test number
    145856973228
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass48,659 miles (+1,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,659 miles
    Test number
    525315042274
    • 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)

  20. Pass47,326 miles (+4,524)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    47,326 miles
    Test number
    305454341489
    • NoteN/s front tyre wall cut

  21. Fail42,802 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,802 miles
    Test number
    341604910404
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers poor

  22. Pass42,802 miles (+3,281)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,802 miles
    Test number
    982404510245
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers poor

  23. Pass39,521 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,521 miles
    Test number
    724234039101
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight damage

  24. Fail39,507 miles (+2,138)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,507 miles
    Test number
    851153739130
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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)

  25. Pass37,369 miles (+3,273)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,369 miles
    Test number
    101011138129
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on outer edges

  26. Pass34,096 miles (+5,747)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,096 miles
    Test number
    843719827153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,349 miles
    Test number
    774749096201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 XPD

Does LB52 XPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 XPD is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 XPD?
The MOT on LB52 XPD is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 XPD done?
LB52 XPD was recorded at 81,111 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 2,711 miles a year.
Has LB52 XPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 XPD has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 XPD 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 XPD find?
LB52 XPD passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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