# LB52AXC — BMW 3 SERIES MOT History & Vehicle Check LB52AXC is a Black BMW 3 SERIES, Petrol (2979cc), first registered 2003-01-03. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for LB52AXC — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | LB52AXC | | Make | BMW | | Model | 3 SERIES | | Colour | Black | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 2979cc | | First registered | 2003-01-03 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2022-12-22 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 23 - Passes: 17 - Fails: 6 - Pass rate: 73.91% - Total defects recorded: 55 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2021-12-23 15:40:53 | PASSED | 115,249 MI | 2022-12-22 00:00:00 | | 2020-12-02 14:40:31 | PASSED | 108,410 MI | 2021-12-22 00:00:00 | | 2019-12-04 11:27:36 | PASSED | 94,154 MI | 2020-12-22 00:00:00 | | 2018-12-10 12:03:58 | PASSED | 92,558 MI | 2019-12-22 00:00:00 | | 2018-12-10 12:03:57 | FAILED | 92,558 MI | — | | 2017-12-08 16:42:03 | PASSED | 90,249 MI | 2018-12-22 00:00:00 | | 2016-12-23 12:03:02 | PASSED | 83,044 MI | 2017-12-22 00:00:00 | | 2016-12-23 12:03:01 | FAILED | 83,044 MI | — | | 2016-11-28 12:07:53 | FAILED | 83,014 MI | — | | 2015-12-04 11:10:39 | PASSED | 76,960 MI | 2016-12-06 00:00:00 | | 2014-12-05 09:43:05 | PASSED | 69,266 MI | 2015-12-06 00:00:00 | | 2013-12-07 10:30:48 | PASSED | 64,252 MI | 2014-12-06 00:00:00 | | 2012-11-12 14:14:32 | PASSED | 59,206 MI | 2013-11-18 00:00:00 | | 2011-11-18 14:25:29 | PASSED | 53,881 MI | 2012-11-18 00:00:00 | | 2010-11-19 16:14:28 | PASSED | 50,645 MI | 2011-11-18 00:00:00 | | 2010-11-19 13:52:04 | FAILED | 50,643 MI | — | | 2009-10-29 12:58:15 | PASSED | 46,979 MI | 2010-10-28 00:00:00 | | 2009-10-28 11:26:17 | FAILED | 46,977 MI | — | | 2008-10-22 15:37:36 | PASSED | 42,568 MI | 2009-10-21 00:00:00 | | 2007-10-22 11:35:16 | PASSED | 37,912 MI | 2008-10-21 00:00:00 | | 2006-11-24 17:05:54 | PASSED | 33,388 MI | 2007-11-23 00:00:00 | | 2005-12-15 15:26:17 | PASSED | 28,357 MI | 2007-01-03 00:00:00 | | 2005-12-13 14:56:18 | FAILED | 28,356 MI | — | ### Defects and advisories **2021-12-23 15:40:53 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bracket bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: engine MIL light on - ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bracket bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) - MINOR: Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i)) **2020-12-02 14:40:31 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: oil level on min mark **2019-12-04 11:27:36 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) **2018-12-10 12:03:58 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) **2018-12-10 12:03:57 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) **2017-12-08 16:42:03 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Oil leak () - ADVISORY: fan belt perished - ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) **2016-12-23 12:03:02 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Fuel cap sealing washer cracking - ADVISORY: Oil leak from engine () - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Engine cover, under tray's and cover cils obscuring inspection view of components **2016-12-23 12:03:01 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Engine cover, under tray's and cover cils obscuring inspection view of components - ADVISORY: Fuel cap sealing washer cracking - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Oil leak from engine () - PRS: Headlamp aim too high (1.8) **2016-11-28 12:07:53 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: furl cap sealing washer cracking - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Oil leak () - ADVISORY: Engine cover, under tray's and cover cils obscuring inspection view of components - FAIL: Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3) - FAIL: Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) - FAIL: Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) - FAIL: Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8) **2012-11-12 14:14:32 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: n/s/front tyres has cut to not reach the ply or cords **2010-11-19 16:14:28 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) - USER ENTERED: both side windows are tinted. **2010-11-19 13:52:04 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) - FAIL: registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c) - FAIL: Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) - USER ENTERED: both side windows are tinted. **2009-10-28 11:26:17 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) - FAIL: Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) **2007-10-22 11:35:16 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside rear tyre **2005-12-13 14:56:18 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for LB52AXC is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/LB52AXC. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.