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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LT52 EXBMOT history

LT52 EXB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 144,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

LT52 EXB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
144,746 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 EXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 EXB was last recorded at 144,746 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Feb 2010: 14,175 miles, lower than 53,117 miles on 6 Jan 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
144,746 miles · 17 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,746 miles
  • 2025 – 139,138 miles
  • 2024 – 137,973 miles
  • 2023 – 134,158 miles
  • 2022 – 128,012 miles
  • 2021 – 118,544 miles
  • 2020 – 118,365 miles
  • 2019 – 115,691 miles
  • 2018 – 106,664 miles
  • 2017 – 101,492 miles
  • 2016 – 96,459 miles
  • 2015 – 91,142 miles
  • 2014 – 85,827 miles
  • 2013 – 79,801 miles
  • 2012 – 73,824 miles
  • 2011 – 67,449 miles
  • 2010 – 14,175 miles
  • 2009 – 53,117 miles
  • 2008 – 48,061 miles
  • 2007 – 46,994 miles
  • 2006 – 38,859 miles
  • 2005 – 29,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,746 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,746 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    144,746 miles
    Test number
    410728802200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail144,746 miles (+5,608)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,746 miles
    Test number
    404466471736
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass139,138 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    139,138 miles
    Test number
    934201786619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail139,137 miles (+1,164)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,137 miles
    Test number
    780252422664
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,973 miles (+3,815)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    137,973 miles
    Test number
    926403362438
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass134,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,158 miles
    Test number
    321960129306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail134,158 miles (+6,146)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,158 miles
    Test number
    824565263773
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass128,012 miles (+9,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,012 miles
    Test number
    396497018933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass118,544 miles (+179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    118,544 miles
    Test number
    232961232323
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass118,365 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,365 miles
    Test number
    583819803126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail118,360 miles (+2,669)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,360 miles
    Test number
    517279628944
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 4.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass115,691 miles (+9,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    115,691 miles
    Test number
    894370808227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  13. Pass106,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,664 miles
    Test number
    274112968868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,664 miles (+5,172)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,664 miles
    Test number
    261170101605
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass101,492 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    101,492 miles
    Test number
    857261370544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Fail101,492 miles (+5,033)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,492 miles
    Test number
    864775656880
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass96,459 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    96,459 miles
    Test number
    882207285055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail96,459 miles (+5,317)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,459 miles
    Test number
    701520655861
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass91,142 miles (+5,315)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,142 miles
    Test number
    612930890297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,827 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    85,827 miles
    Test number
    358917744442
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre poor

  21. Fail85,827 miles (+6,026)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,827 miles
    Test number
    956475744281
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre poor

  22. Pass79,801 miles (+5,977)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    79,801 miles
    Test number
    128580163053
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  23. Pass73,824 miles (+6,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    73,824 miles
    Test number
    285624052057
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass67,449 miles (+53,274)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,449 miles
    Test number
    748989851065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,175 miles (-38,942)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    14,175 miles
    Test number
    172906450484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,117 miles (+5,056)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    53,117 miles
    Test number
    980166909039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,061 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,061 miles
    Test number
    814975098065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail46,994 miles (+8,135)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,994 miles
    Test number
    431321267474
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Fail38,859 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,859 miles
    Test number
    770732056360
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  30. Pass38,859 miles (+9,819)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    38,859 miles
    Test number
    802672256309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass29,040 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    29,040 miles
    Test number
    414724365383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass29,015 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    29,015 miles
    Test number
    531934035319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LT52 EXB

Does LT52 EXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT52 EXB is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT52 EXB?
The MOT on LT52 EXB is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT52 EXB done?
LT52 EXB was recorded at 144,746 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 5,564 miles a year.
Has LT52 EXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 EXB has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LT52 EXB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LT52 EXB find?
LT52 EXB passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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