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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LF52 CXBMOT history

LF52 CXB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 99,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2023.

LF52 CXB silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2024
Mileage
99,064 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 CXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2024
Latest MOT test
23 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 CXB was last recorded at 99,064 miles on 23 May 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,060 miles · 18 May 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 99,064 miles
  • 2020 – 98,660 miles
  • 2019 – 69,314 miles
  • 2018 – 63,841 miles
  • 2017 – 59,873 miles
  • 2016 – 58,084 miles
  • 2015 – 55,001 miles
  • 2014 – 51,336 miles
  • 2013 – 49,074 miles
  • 2012 – 47,220 miles
  • 2011 – 44,663 miles
  • 2010 – 38,753 miles
  • 2009 – 37,656 miles
  • 2008 – 37,012 miles
  • 2007 – 35,799 miles
  • 2006 – 34,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,064 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,064 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,064 miles
    Test number
    854737596837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail99,060 miles (+400)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,060 miles
    Test number
    373008041893
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass98,660 miles (+12,766)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,660 miles
    Test number
    793393654364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,894 miles (+16,580)4 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,894 miles
    Test number
    393721112265
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  5. Pass69,314 miles (+5,473)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,314 miles
    Test number
    210225949741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,841 miles (+3,968)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,841 miles
    Test number
    163137072325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass59,873 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,873 miles
    Test number
    648447084658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,084 miles (+3,083)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,084 miles
    Test number
    645597926191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,001 miles (+3,665)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,001 miles
    Test number
    683317743529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,336 miles (+2,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    51,336 miles
    Test number
    148338404337
    • 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)

  11. Pass49,074 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,074 miles
    Test number
    247127183227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,220 miles (+89)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,220 miles
    Test number
    408634502309
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail47,131 miles (+2,468)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,131 miles
    Test number
    688780002397
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass44,663 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,663 miles
    Test number
    225791011378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,633 miles (+5,880)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,633 miles
    Test number
    419557401417
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s & o/s front discs worn

  16. Pass38,753 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,753 miles
    Test number
    621622500347
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail38,733 miles (+1,077)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,733 miles
    Test number
    484161000329
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass37,656 miles (+644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,656 miles
    Test number
    413733499290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass37,012 miles (+1,213)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,012 miles
    Test number
    421668718443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    35,799 miles
    Test number
    374816657393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,799 miles (+1,393)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,799 miles
    Test number
    853565657394
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  22. Pass34,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,406 miles
    Test number
    771223316321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 CXB

Does LF52 CXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 CXB expired on 22 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 CXB?
The MOT on LF52 CXB expired on 22 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 CXB done?
LF52 CXB was recorded at 99,064 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2023, an average of 3,911 miles a year.
Has LF52 CXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 CXB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 CXB 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 LF52 CXB find?
LF52 CXB passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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