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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LC52 CUJMOT history

LC52 CUJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 133,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.

LC52 CUJ blue 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 18 May 2026
Mileage
133,720 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 CUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2026
Latest MOT test
8 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 CUJ was last recorded at 133,720 miles on 8 May 2025, 18,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,485 miles · 1 May 2024
Between the last two tests
18,235 miles
Average per year
5,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,720 miles
  • 2024 – 115,485 miles
  • 2023 – 107,241 miles
  • 2022 – 105,635 miles
  • 2021 – 103,607 miles
  • 2020 – 101,756 miles
  • 2019 – 99,927 miles
  • 2018 – 89,010 miles
  • 2017 – 77,531 miles
  • 2016 – 68,517 miles
  • 2014 – 59,693 miles
  • 2013 – 56,981 miles
  • 2012 – 55,378 miles
  • 2011 – 52,931 miles
  • 2010 – 47,304 miles
  • 2009 – 42,040 miles
  • 2008 – 37,108 miles
  • 2007 – 32,506 miles
  • 2005 – 28,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,720 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2018

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2012

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2012

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,720 miles (+18,235)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    133,720 miles
    Test number
    469329271865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,485 miles (+8,244)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    115,485 miles
    Test number
    906651075421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,241 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    107,241 miles
    Test number
    690354951507
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail107,238 miles (+1,603)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,238 miles
    Test number
    549041074590
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint 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))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,635 miles (+2,028)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    105,635 miles
    Test number
    828009755633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,607 miles (+1,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,607 miles
    Test number
    494010036881
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,756 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,756 miles
    Test number
    438232805238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail101,754 miles (+1,827)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,754 miles
    Test number
    446267353273
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,927 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,927 miles
    Test number
    336004335119
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail99,927 miles (+10,917)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,927 miles
    Test number
    168191432360
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass89,010 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,010 miles
    Test number
    921898280469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail89,007 miles (+11,476)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,007 miles
    Test number
    116935230725
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass77,531 miles (+9,014)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    77,531 miles
    Test number
    474983903414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,517 miles
    Test number
    109220853745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,517 miles (+8,824)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,517 miles
    Test number
    851223734247
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass59,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,693 miles
    Test number
    469746094223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,693 miles (+644)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,693 miles
    Test number
    315935994288
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

  18. Pass59,049 miles (+2,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,049 miles
    Test number
    976376854061
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  19. Pass56,981 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,981 miles
    Test number
    685273453005
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edge
    • NoteTyre light on

  20. Fail56,981 miles (+1,603)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,981 miles
    Test number
    199353953032
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edge
    • NoteTyre light on

  21. Pass55,378 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,378 miles
    Test number
    569035452001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing thin on inner edge
    • NoteOsf tyre wearing thin on inner edge

  22. Fail55,378 miles (+2,447)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,378 miles
    Test number
    166695552450
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing thin on inner edge
    • NoteOsf tyre wearing thin on inner edge

  23. Pass52,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    52,931 miles
    Test number
    157764651419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,931 miles (+5,627)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,931 miles
    Test number
    248763451008
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre inner walls split
    • NoteOffside door mirror damaged, slightly affecting the rear view.
    • NoteTyre light on dash.

  25. Fail47,304 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,304 miles
    Test number
    183186050491
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass47,304 miles (+5,264)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,304 miles
    Test number
    190966550496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,040 miles (+4,932)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,040 miles
    Test number
    244078759031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,108 miles
    Test number
    643897658031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail37,108 miles (+4,602)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,108 miles
    Test number
    850057558043
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  30. Pass32,506 miles (+3,699)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,506 miles
    Test number
    541193917150
    • NoteBoth rear indicator bulbs just starting to discolour
    • NoteNearside rear tyre nearing wear indicators
    • NoteOffside rear outer tyre wall torn and just on wear indicators
    • NotePetrol cap sealing ring just started to deteriorate

  31. Pass28,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    28,807 miles
    Test number
    323617295480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail28,807 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,807 miles
    Test number
    864487195271
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC52 CUJ

Does LC52 CUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC52 CUJ expired on 18 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC52 CUJ?
The MOT on LC52 CUJ expired on 18 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC52 CUJ done?
LC52 CUJ was recorded at 133,720 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 5,370 miles a year.
Has LC52 CUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 CUJ has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LC52 CUJ 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 LC52 CUJ find?
LC52 CUJ passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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