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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LC52 MLKMOT history

LC52 MLK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 96,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2023.

LC52 MLK 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 7 Mar 2023
Mileage
96,601 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2023
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 MLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC52 MLK was last recorded at 96,601 miles on 2 Oct 2023, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,580 miles · 8 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
3,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,601 miles
  • 2022 – 96,580 miles
  • 2020 – 96,416 miles
  • 2019 – 95,700 miles
  • 2017 – 95,604 miles
  • 2016 – 94,649 miles
  • 2014 – 91,012 miles
  • 2013 – 87,860 miles
  • 2012 – 77,302 miles
  • 2010 – 71,652 miles
  • 2009 – 65,273 miles
  • 2008 – 56,712 miles
  • 2006 – 42,796 miles
  • 2005 – 33,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail96,601 miles
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail96,601 miles (+21)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,601 miles
    Test number
    820219476816
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass96,580 miles (+164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,580 miles
    Test number
    543329569798
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass96,416 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,416 miles
    Test number
    528531355986
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail96,414 miles (+714)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,414 miles
    Test number
    187748724631
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass95,700 miles (+96)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    95,700 miles
    Test number
    771989199512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Jacking point corroded
  6. Pass95,604 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,604 miles
    Test number
    360795499545
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  7. Fail95,602 miles (+953)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,602 miles
    Test number
    987155525085
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  8. Pass94,649 miles (+3,637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,649 miles
    Test number
    818512156562
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  9. Pass91,012 miles (+3,152)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,012 miles
    Test number
    385804484417
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass87,860 miles (+10,558)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,860 miles
    Test number
    988628783243
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass77,302 miles (+5,650)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,302 miles
    Test number
    148304712103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,652 miles (+6,379)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    71,652 miles
    Test number
    411777050389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside handbrake needs attention
  13. Pass65,273 miles (+8,561)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    65,273 miles
    Test number
    822379449321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,712 miles (+8,556)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    56,712 miles
    Test number
    410816968364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,156 miles (+5,360)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    48,156 miles
    Test number
    163117738056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,796 miles (+9,481)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    42,796 miles
    Test number
    251056896291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    33,315 miles
    Test number
    921537416163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC52 MLK

Does LC52 MLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC52 MLK expired on 7 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC52 MLK?
The MOT on LC52 MLK expired on 7 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC52 MLK done?
LC52 MLK was recorded at 96,601 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2023, an average of 3,537 miles a year.
Has LC52 MLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 MLK has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LC52 MLK 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 MLK find?
LC52 MLK failed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2023 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: brake performance unable to be tested; offside rear vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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