
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Pass95,604 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 95,604 miles
- Test number
- 360795499545
- AdvisoryOil leak
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
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)
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
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
Pass77,302 miles (+5,650)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 77,302 miles
- Test number
- 148304712103
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass65,273 miles (+8,561)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 65,273 miles
- Test number
- 822379449321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,712 miles (+8,556)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 56,712 miles
- Test number
- 410816968364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,156 miles (+5,360)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 48,156 miles
- Test number
- 163117738056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,796 miles (+9,481)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 42,796 miles
- Test number
- 251056896291
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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