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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LB52 XXUMOT history

LB52 XXU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 128,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2023
Mileage
128,880 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 XXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 XXU was last recorded at 128,880 miles on 17 Mar 2022, 7,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,833 miles · 2 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
7,047 miles
Average per year
7,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 128,880 miles
  • 2021 – 121,833 miles
  • 2020 – 114,696 miles
  • 2019 – 103,091 miles
  • 2018 – 89,568 miles
  • 2017 – 75,474 miles
  • 2016 – 63,308 miles
  • 2015 – 61,336 miles
  • 2014 – 56,274 miles
  • 2013 – 52,223 miles
  • 2012 – 48,342 miles
  • 2011 – 44,208 miles
  • 2010 – 40,440 miles
  • 2009 – 36,838 miles
  • 2008 – 32,270 miles
  • 2007 – 28,871 miles
  • 2006 – 10,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,880 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,880 miles (+7,047)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,880 miles
    Test number
    450245532046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,833 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,833 miles
    Test number
    742939599847
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVarious covers fitted restricting testers view!

  3. Fail121,833 miles (+7,137)1 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,833 miles
    Test number
    799311139038
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVarious covers fitted restricting testers view!

  4. Pass114,696 miles (+11,605)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    114,696 miles
    Test number
    329719137965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass103,091 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,091 miles
    Test number
    291408484914
    • AdvisoryDrivers window is inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has slight wear on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has wear on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail103,091 miles (+13,523)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,091 miles
    Test number
    537840858251
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers window is inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has slight wear on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has wear on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass89,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    89,568 miles
    Test number
    803595393768
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail89,568 miles (+14,094)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,568 miles
    Test number
    612703096129
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass75,474 miles (+12,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,474 miles
    Test number
    613571725106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges

  10. Pass63,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,308 miles
    Test number
    920692049911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,308 miles (+1,972)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,308 miles
    Test number
    110179200092
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  12. Pass61,336 miles (+5,062)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,336 miles
    Test number
    872871343366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,274 miles (+4,051)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,274 miles
    Test number
    289235504211
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing appears noisy on rotation
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and corroded

  14. Pass52,223 miles (+3,881)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,223 miles
    Test number
    938064613233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll four brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteBoth front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorated and split

  15. Pass48,342 miles (+4,134)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,342 miles
    Test number
    795120522214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel cap seal perishing

  16. Fail44,208 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,208 miles
    Test number
    458007301233
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass44,208 miles (+3,768)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,208 miles
    Test number
    876747701234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,440 miles (+3,602)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,440 miles
    Test number
    314615320209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,838 miles (+4,568)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,838 miles
    Test number
    364224429495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,270 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,270 miles
    Test number
    273321428202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,871 miles
    Test number
    283296227296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,871 miles (+7,069)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,871 miles
    Test number
    864476927216
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass21,802 miles (+10,959)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    21,802 miles
    Test number
    350693547086
    • NoteBoth front tyres have small cuts on inner sidewalls
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

  24. Pass10,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    10,843 miles
    Test number
    224093636027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 XXU

Does LB52 XXU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 XXU expired on 16 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 XXU?
The MOT on LB52 XXU expired on 16 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 XXU done?
LB52 XXU was recorded at 128,880 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2022, an average of 7,323 miles a year.
Has LB52 XXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 XXU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LB52 XXU 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 XXU find?
LB52 XXU passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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