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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LC52 XCZMOT history

LC52 XCZ is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 3 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

LC52 XCZ blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
106,101 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 XCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 XCZ was last recorded at 106,101 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 2,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,127 miles · 28 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,974 miles
Average per year
3,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,101 miles
  • 2025 – 103,127 miles
  • 2022 – 100,532 miles
  • 2021 – 99,079 miles
  • 2020 – 96,319 miles
  • 2019 – 91,132 miles
  • 2018 – 84,752 miles
  • 2017 – 79,233 miles
  • 2016 – 72,988 miles
  • 2015 – 67,060 miles
  • 2014 – 61,391 miles
  • 2013 – 58,501 miles
  • 2012 – 54,887 miles
  • 2011 – 51,197 miles
  • 2010 – 44,371 miles
  • 2009 – 38,030 miles
  • 2008 – 33,007 miles
  • 2007 – 30,471 miles
  • 2006 – 28,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,101 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine management light on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,101 miles (+2,974)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    106,101 miles
    Test number
    790370596136
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass103,127 miles (+2,595)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    103,127 miles
    Test number
    378840215884
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All edges (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass100,532 miles (+1,453)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,532 miles
    Test number
    450438718219
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,079 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,079 miles
    Test number
    117972899478
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail99,079 miles (+2,760)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,079 miles
    Test number
    929272243202
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,319 miles (+5,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,319 miles
    Test number
    429748526757
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass91,132 miles (+6,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,132 miles
    Test number
    400173359914
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass84,752 miles (+5,519)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,752 miles
    Test number
    366205535544
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass79,233 miles (+6,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,233 miles
    Test number
    884156173353
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes are split
    • AdvisoryNail in the rear offside tyre outer tread

  10. Pass72,988 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,988 miles
    Test number
    219363381590
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on dash

  11. Fail72,986 miles (+5,926)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,986 miles
    Test number
    789987604899
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on dash

  12. Pass67,060 miles (+5,669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,060 miles
    Test number
    510099915258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit of 1.6mm... 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass61,391 miles (+2,890)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,391 miles
    Test number
    707893694270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,501 miles (+3,614)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,501 miles
    Test number
    386133283467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,887 miles (+3,690)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,887 miles
    Test number
    606089682274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,197 miles (+6,826)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,197 miles
    Test number
    429994091209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,371 miles
    Test number
    810165820111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,368 miles (+6,338)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,368 miles
    Test number
    923475020170
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass38,030 miles (+5,023)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,030 miles
    Test number
    352751539132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,007 miles (+2,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,007 miles
    Test number
    230270648466
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass30,471 miles (+2,075)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,471 miles
    Test number
    684376877125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    28,396 miles
    Test number
    272665196141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC52 XCZ

Does LC52 XCZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC52 XCZ is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC52 XCZ?
The MOT on LC52 XCZ is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC52 XCZ done?
LC52 XCZ was recorded at 106,101 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 3,882 miles a year.
Has LC52 XCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 XCZ has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LC52 XCZ 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 XCZ find?
LC52 XCZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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