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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LC52 XETMOT history

LC52 XET is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 123,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

LC52 XET silver 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 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
123,435 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 XET
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 XET was last recorded at 123,435 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 3,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,546 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,889 miles
Average per year
4,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,435 miles
  • 2025 – 119,546 miles
  • 2024 – 115,698 miles
  • 2023 – 111,384 miles
  • 2022 – 106,849 miles
  • 2021 – 100,327 miles
  • 2019 – 93,680 miles
  • 2018 – 88,915 miles
  • 2017 – 84,285 miles
  • 2016 – 78,683 miles
  • 2015 – 71,881 miles
  • 2014 – 65,327 miles
  • 2013 – 58,725 miles
  • 2012 – 57,443 miles
  • 2011 – 56,181 miles
  • 2010 – 55,010 miles
  • 2008 – 51,239 miles
  • 2006 – 45,312 miles
  • 2005 – 35,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,435 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear markers !! (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,435 miles (+3,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    123,435 miles
    Test number
    689967403053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear markers !! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass119,546 miles (+3,848)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,546 miles
    Test number
    404924883840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass115,698 miles (+4,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,698 miles
    Test number
    305087038587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,384 miles (+4,535)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,384 miles
    Test number
    702375536905
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass106,849 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,849 miles
    Test number
    943263999365
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail106,849 miles (+6,522)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,849 miles
    Test number
    961790214139
    • MajorTyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass100,327 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,327 miles
    Test number
    862924474598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail100,327 miles (+6,647)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,327 miles
    Test number
    574362399604
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass93,680 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,680 miles
    Test number
    615536933698
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on edges

  10. Fail93,680 miles (+4,765)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,680 miles
    Test number
    439292526204
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on edges

  11. Pass88,915 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,915 miles
    Test number
    943458450844
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Fail88,915 miles (+4,630)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,915 miles
    Test number
    295081627217
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass84,285 miles (+5,602)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,285 miles
    Test number
    278593983248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,683 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,683 miles
    Test number
    574411979096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail78,683 miles (+6,802)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,683 miles
    Test number
    641675031418
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass71,881 miles (+6,554)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,881 miles
    Test number
    196002845115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,327 miles (+6,602)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,327 miles
    Test number
    619680244107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,725 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,725 miles
    Test number
    596770743167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  19. Fail58,715 miles (+1,272)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,715 miles
    Test number
    245724883061
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  20. Pass57,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,443 miles
    Test number
    319596912054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,443 miles (+1,262)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,443 miles
    Test number
    338864712026
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  22. Pass56,181 miles (+1,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,181 miles
    Test number
    316261431027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass55,010 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    55,010 miles
    Test number
    683475410075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,970 miles (+3,731)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,970 miles
    Test number
    510858100059
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass51,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    51,239 miles
    Test number
    141706918481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail51,239 miles (+5,927)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,239 miles
    Test number
    733016218076
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass45,312 miles (+10,158)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    45,312 miles
    Test number
    130100856369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,154 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    35,154 miles
    Test number
    412001155454
    • 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)

Questions about LC52 XET

Does LC52 XET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC52 XET is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC52 XET?
The MOT on LC52 XET is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC52 XET done?
LC52 XET was recorded at 123,435 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 4,366 miles a year.
Has LC52 XET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 XET has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LC52 XET 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 XET find?
LC52 XET passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear markers !!; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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