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LB52CPN
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration LB52CPN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expired 07 May 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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85 Total Defects Recorded
8 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 121,866 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Various front/rear suspension components has corrosion but not seriously weakened.
- Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
1 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 121,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Various front/rear suspension components has corrosion but not seriously weakened.
- Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
7 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 121,459 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link box to pipes (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front suspension strut has slight mist of oil but not excessive.
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides o/s,n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 121,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides o/s,n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front suspension strut has slight mist of oil but not excessive.
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link box to pipes (6.1.2 (a))
14 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,268 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- all four tyres close to legal limit
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,831 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,634 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,525 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2019 16 Jun 202618 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,854 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,126 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)
19 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,361 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
15 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 92,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
30 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,585 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,543 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2014 16 Jun 202615 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 77,484 MI
16 Jun 202615 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,484 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2013 16 Jun 20269 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,851 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2012 16 Jun 20263 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 72,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
13 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,425 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2011 16 Jun 202611 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 66,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
14 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,077 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2010 16 Jun 20268 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 57,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 49,477 MI
16 Jun 202622 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,477 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2009 16 Jun 202630 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 41,066 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
30 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,066 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,246 MI
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LB52CPN was registered on 2003-02-24
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