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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LC52 MDUMOT history

LC52 MDU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 179,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2022.

LC52 MDU black 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 29 Dec 2023
Mileage
179,285 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 MDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 MDU was last recorded at 179,285 miles on 30 Dec 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,283 miles · 19 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 179,285 miles
  • 2021 – 171,858 miles
  • 2020 – 167,029 miles
  • 2019 – 157,717 miles
  • 2018 – 147,373 miles
  • 2017 – 138,907 miles
  • 2016 – 132,875 miles
  • 2015 – 125,346 miles
  • 2014 – 115,554 miles
  • 2013 – 106,271 miles
  • 2012 – 102,206 miles
  • 2011 – 95,248 miles
  • 2010 – 86,840 miles
  • 2009 – 76,353 miles
  • 2008 – 64,544 miles
  • 2007 – 53,800 miles
  • 2006 – 42,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,285 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,285 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    179,285 miles
    Test number
    746495715956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail179,283 miles (+7,425)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,283 miles
    Test number
    984068023657
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass171,858 miles (+4,829)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    171,858 miles
    Test number
    222080438199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass167,029 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    167,029 miles
    Test number
    470203896766
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail167,029 miles (+9,312)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,029 miles
    Test number
    478206957886
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass157,717 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    157,717 miles
    Test number
    156008721705
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail157,697 miles (+10,324)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,697 miles
    Test number
    752704704501
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass147,373 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    147,373 miles
    Test number
    723927775155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail147,371 miles (+8,464)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,371 miles
    Test number
    730452902675
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass138,907 miles (+6,032)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    138,907 miles
    Test number
    757679192582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,875 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    132,875 miles
    Test number
    671665615579
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Fail132,869 miles (+7,523)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,869 miles
    Test number
    733563290426
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass125,346 miles (+9,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    125,346 miles
    Test number
    327002065135
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass115,554 miles (+9,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    115,554 miles
    Test number
    275582164194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass106,271 miles (+4,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    106,271 miles
    Test number
    397698863151
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass102,206 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    102,206 miles
    Test number
    636479222201
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on the inner edge

  17. Fail102,206 miles (+6,958)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,206 miles
    Test number
    739429022299
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on the inner edge

  18. Pass95,248 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    95,248 miles
    Test number
    667841241304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail95,247 miles (+8,407)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,247 miles
    Test number
    455121141303
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass86,840 miles (+10,487)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,840 miles
    Test number
    673412420388
    • NoteO/s/r indicator bulb pale

  21. Pass76,353 miles (+11,809)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    76,353 miles
    Test number
    161296909322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,544 miles (+10,744)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    64,544 miles
    Test number
    821072708304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,800 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    53,800 miles
    Test number
    874166807319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,794 miles (+10,862)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,794 miles
    Test number
    494074307387
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass42,932 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    42,932 miles
    Test number
    611637406312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail42,927 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,927 miles
    Test number
    281653706350
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LC52 MDU

Does LC52 MDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC52 MDU expired on 29 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC52 MDU?
The MOT on LC52 MDU expired on 29 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC52 MDU done?
LC52 MDU was recorded at 179,285 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2022, an average of 8,434 miles a year.
Has LC52 MDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 MDU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LC52 MDU 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 MDU find?
LC52 MDU passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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