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Purple · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LB52 XVNMOT history

LB52 XVN is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2025
Mileage
144,200 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 XVN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 XVN was last recorded at 144,200 miles on 3 Apr 2024, 3,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,544 miles · 13 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
3,656 miles
Average per year
7,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 144,200 miles
  • 2023 – 140,544 miles
  • 2021 – 133,552 miles
  • 2020 – 129,363 miles
  • 2019 – 122,928 miles
  • 2018 – 116,273 miles
  • 2017 – 113,874 miles
  • 2016 – 108,888 miles
  • 2015 – 104,082 miles
  • 2014 – 100,254 miles
  • 2013 – 89,292 miles
  • 2012 – 78,488 miles
  • 2011 – 67,930 miles
  • 2010 – 56,909 miles
  • 2009 – 43,600 miles
  • 2008 – 27,547 miles
  • 2007 – 16,202 miles
  • 2006 – 9,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,200 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,200 miles (+3,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    144,200 miles
    Test number
    605360073570
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass140,544 miles (+6,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    140,544 miles
    Test number
    418869484138
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,552 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    133,552 miles
    Test number
    273984302815
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail133,549 miles (+4,186)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,549 miles
    Test number
    834101422557
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,363 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    129,363 miles
    Test number
    342005000305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail129,361 miles (+6,433)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,361 miles
    Test number
    942602795572
    • MajorEmissions not tested smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,928 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,928 miles
    Test number
    977694674500
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail122,926 miles (+6,653)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,926 miles
    Test number
    835202210719
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass116,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,273 miles
    Test number
    612938106127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,272 miles (+2,398)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,272 miles
    Test number
    168104466796
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabiliser link rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass113,874 miles (+4,986)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    113,874 miles
    Test number
    811147600552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,888 miles (+4,806)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,888 miles
    Test number
    757203572686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,082 miles (+347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,082 miles
    Test number
    699766345164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail103,735 miles (+3,481)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,735 miles
    Test number
    659263435155
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass100,254 miles (+10,962)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    100,254 miles
    Test number
    816531354110
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW
    • NoteNSF TYRE BOLD OUTER EDGE
    • NoteOSR TYRE BOLD INNER EDGE (225/40/18)

  16. Pass89,292 miles (+10,804)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,292 miles
    Test number
    427885573092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,488 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,488 miles
    Test number
    189099372000
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass78,488 miles (+10,558)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,488 miles
    Test number
    635819672083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,930 miles (+11,021)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,930 miles
    Test number
    237138571027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,909 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,909 miles
    Test number
    394572580025
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust clamp corroded
    • NoteN/s/f brake hose worn
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass56,909 miles (+13,309)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,909 miles
    Test number
    541212280021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust clamp corroded
    • NoteN/s/f brake hose worn
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  22. Pass43,600 miles (+16,053)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,600 miles
    Test number
    920452089036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,547 miles2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,547 miles
    Test number
    444400888084
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass27,547 miles (+11,345)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,547 miles
    Test number
    861590188048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass16,202 miles (+6,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,202 miles
    Test number
    172638037445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass9,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    9,675 miles
    Test number
    141185746032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 XVN

Does LB52 XVN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 XVN expired on 2 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 XVN?
The MOT on LB52 XVN expired on 2 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 XVN done?
LB52 XVN was recorded at 144,200 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2024, an average of 7,419 miles a year.
Has LB52 XVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 XVN has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB52 XVN 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 XVN find?
LB52 XVN passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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