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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LB52 XSXMOT history

LB52 XSX is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 136,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2023
Mileage
136,731 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 XSX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 XSX was last recorded at 136,731 miles on 11 Apr 2022, 7,563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,168 miles · 16 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
7,563 miles
Average per year
6,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 136,731 miles
  • 2021 – 129,168 miles
  • 2020 – 117,367 miles
  • 2019 – 116,349 miles
  • 2018 – 113,973 miles
  • 2016 – 110,648 miles
  • 2015 – 107,692 miles
  • 2014 – 102,807 miles
  • 2013 – 100,387 miles
  • 2012 – 94,898 miles
  • 2011 – 85,772 miles
  • 2010 – 77,402 miles
  • 2009 – 72,157 miles
  • 2008 – 61,671 miles
  • 2007 – 47,644 miles
  • 2006 – 28,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,731 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Corrosion to both rear brake discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Damage to windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,731 miles (+7,563)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    136,731 miles
    Test number
    907080707923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,168 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    129,168 miles
    Test number
    128258958639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail129,167 miles (+11,800)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,167 miles
    Test number
    527394391346
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass117,367 miles (+1,018)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,367 miles
    Test number
    807840596265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes discs worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs rusty

  5. Pass116,349 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,349 miles
    Test number
    897606081735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen
    • AdvisoryPerishing to fuel cap sill
    • AdvisoryPerishing to n/s/f brake hose

  6. Fail116,339 miles (+2,366)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,339 miles
    Test number
    243720535117
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen
    • AdvisoryPerishing to fuel cap sill
    • AdvisoryPerishing to n/s/f brake hose

  7. Pass113,973 miles (+3,325)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,973 miles
    Test number
    601910435241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,648 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    110,648 miles
    Test number
    191267251231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,641 miles (+2,949)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,641 miles
    Test number
    782255115095
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  10. Pass107,692 miles (+4,885)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    107,692 miles
    Test number
    896758999648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,807 miles (+2,420)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    102,807 miles
    Test number
    659481154238
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  12. Pass100,387 miles (+7)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,387 miles
    Test number
    349602413149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail100,380 miles (+5,482)1 failure9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,380 miles
    Test number
    757779303172
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass94,898 miles (+9,126)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    94,898 miles
    Test number
    675997902110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,772 miles (+8,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,772 miles
    Test number
    398093201166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass77,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,402 miles
    Test number
    270549900486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,402 miles (+5,245)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,402 miles
    Test number
    370696500167
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass72,157 miles (+10,486)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    72,157 miles
    Test number
    144347799176
    • NoteBoth front springs not mounted to lower stop ends but unable to move
    • NoteChild seat fitted to both rear seats no rear seat belts checked
    • NoteFront discs corroded inside edge
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteN/S rear hand brake low
    • NoteO/S rear tyre low on edge

  19. Pass61,671 miles (+14,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    61,671 miles
    Test number
    960052448190
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass47,644 miles (+19,439)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,644 miles
    Test number
    913044457021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,205 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    28,205 miles
    Test number
    332100966051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    28,188 miles
    Test number
    624321246057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 XSX

Does LB52 XSX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 XSX expired on 10 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 XSX?
The MOT on LB52 XSX expired on 10 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 XSX done?
LB52 XSX was recorded at 136,731 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2022, an average of 6,715 miles a year.
Has LB52 XSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 XSX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB52 XSX 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 XSX find?
LB52 XSX passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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