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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LT52 JBXMOT history

LT52 JBX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2023.

LT52 JBX silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2024
Mileage
114,084 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 JBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 JBX was last recorded at 114,084 miles on 10 Feb 2023, 3,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Nov 2006: 42,702 miles, lower than 42,703 miles on 3 Nov 2006.

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
110,879 miles · 3 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,205 miles
Average per year
4,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 114,084 miles
  • 2022 – 110,879 miles
  • 2021 – 107,696 miles
  • 2019 – 102,516 miles
  • 2018 – 98,622 miles
  • 2017 – 94,441 miles
  • 2016 – 89,517 miles
  • 2015 – 85,817 miles
  • 2014 – 81,635 miles
  • 2013 – 76,922 miles
  • 2012 – 71,923 miles
  • 2011 – 67,273 miles
  • 2010 – 62,509 miles
  • 2008 – 55,615 miles
  • 2007 – 49,904 miles
  • 2006 – 42,702 miles
  • 2005 – 38,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,084 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,084 miles (+3,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    114,084 miles
    Test number
    629700774509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,879 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,879 miles
    Test number
    211940084694
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail110,879 miles (+3,183)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,879 miles
    Test number
    485271826775
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,696 miles (+5,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    107,696 miles
    Test number
    159549855586
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass102,516 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,516 miles
    Test number
    639819081984
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to floor surface corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak slight

  6. Fail102,516 miles (+3,894)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,516 miles
    Test number
    313243824022
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure support mounting corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to floor surface corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak slight

  7. Pass98,622 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,622 miles
    Test number
    438920973526
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail98,622 miles (+4,181)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,622 miles
    Test number
    872421290672
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side NO BRAKE EFFORT NS HANDBRAKE. (shoes inside discs) (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected WHITE LIGHT TO REAR DUE TO BROKEN LENS (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material RECOMMEND SOME SECTIONS/FERRULES CLEANED AND PROTECTED, GETTING QUITE RUSTY IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured SEVERAL INDICATOR BULBS FADING TO WHITE. REC RENEWAL (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass94,441 miles (+4,924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,441 miles
    Test number
    158191781553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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 bush at rear of front arm (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass89,517 miles (+3,700)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,517 miles
    Test number
    401038405469
    • AdvisoryIndicator bulbs all fading - recommend renewal
    • AdvisoryOs rear shock absorber "damp"
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ns handbrake requires attention (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak?

  11. Pass85,817 miles (+4,182)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,817 miles
    Test number
    856396445129
    • NoteAPPEARS TO HAVE SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK
    • NoteHANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS. RECOMMEND ATTENTION SOON
    • NoteINDICATOR BULBS STARTING TO FLASH WHITE (NEW BULBS REQ)

  12. Pass81,635 miles (+26)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,635 miles
    Test number
    975659334106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAll indicators fading to white
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteNearside mirror cover missing
    • NotePetrol cap seal perished

  13. Fail81,609 miles (+4,687)5 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,609 miles
    Test number
    307825434116
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAll indicators fading to white
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteNearside mirror cover missing
    • NotePetrol cap seal perished

  14. Pass76,922 miles (+4,999)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,922 miles
    Test number
    249156833454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  15. Fail71,923 miles2 repaired5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,923 miles
    Test number
    728696032151
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to limit on edges

  16. Pass71,923 miles (+4,650)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,923 miles
    Test number
    935006532135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to limit on edges

  17. Pass67,273 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,273 miles
    Test number
    699040731193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail67,269 miles (+4,760)3 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,269 miles
    Test number
    946387421105
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront exhaust clamp poor condition
    • NoteHandbrake travell close to end of reserv
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall cut

  19. Pass62,509 miles (+6,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    62,509 miles
    Test number
    373488590023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass55,615 miles (+5,711)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,615 miles
    Test number
    170557398218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,904 miles (+7,202)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,904 miles
    Test number
    434048827482
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth bottom arm bushes slight wear (rear)

  22. Pass42,702 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    42,702 miles
    Test number
    171598306323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    42,703 miles
    Test number
    514237606398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,702 miles (+4,326)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,702 miles
    Test number
    222317106307
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass38,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    38,376 miles
    Test number
    272548725358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT52 JBX

Does LT52 JBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT52 JBX expired on 9 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT52 JBX?
The MOT on LT52 JBX expired on 9 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT52 JBX done?
LT52 JBX was recorded at 114,084 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2023, an average of 4,398 miles a year.
Has LT52 JBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 JBX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LT52 JBX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LT52 JBX find?
LT52 JBX passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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