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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LD52 EVKMOT history

LD52 EVK is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 120,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2023.

LD52 EVK purple 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 17 Jan 2023
Mileage
120,857 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 EVK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD52 EVK was last recorded at 120,857 miles on 4 Apr 2023, 415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,442 miles · 18 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
415 miles
Average per year
5,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,857 miles
  • 2022 – 120,442 miles
  • 2021 – 119,559 miles
  • 2019 – 117,531 miles
  • 2018 – 113,615 miles
  • 2017 – 103,796 miles
  • 2016 – 97,155 miles
  • 2015 – 89,305 miles
  • 2014 – 81,349 miles
  • 2013 – 74,572 miles
  • 2012 – 68,432 miles
  • 2011 – 63,453 miles
  • 2010 – 56,084 miles
  • 2009 – 47,278 miles
  • 2008 – 39,067 miles
  • 2007 – 31,105 miles
  • 2006 – 22,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,857 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,857 miles (+415)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,857 miles
    Test number
    472914132498
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass120,442 miles (+883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    120,442 miles
    Test number
    174430181953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass119,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,559 miles
    Test number
    388902895628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail119,559 miles (+2,028)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,559 miles
    Test number
    929586571033
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass117,531 miles (+3,916)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,531 miles
    Test number
    452028310120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    113,615 miles
    Test number
    435560270347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,615 miles (+9,819)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,615 miles
    Test number
    305812051162
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass103,796 miles (+6,641)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    103,796 miles
    Test number
    511010012917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,155 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    97,155 miles
    Test number
    304944911568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail97,151 miles (+7,846)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,151 miles
    Test number
    876648646517
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass89,305 miles (+7,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,305 miles
    Test number
    397635277175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass81,349 miles (+6,777)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,349 miles
    Test number
    107068504355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,572 miles (+6,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    74,572 miles
    Test number
    219846913342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass68,432 miles (+4,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,432 miles
    Test number
    897525922337
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass63,453 miles (+7,369)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,453 miles
    Test number
    275423091212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,084 miles (+8,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,084 miles
    Test number
    524444990203
    • 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)

  17. Pass47,278 miles (+8,211)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,278 miles
    Test number
    454960809469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,067 miles (+7,962)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,067 miles
    Test number
    212558488256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,105 miles (+8,711)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    31,105 miles
    Test number
    790489297254
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass22,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    22,394 miles
    Test number
    104627006329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 EVK

Does LD52 EVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD52 EVK expired on 17 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD52 EVK?
The MOT on LD52 EVK expired on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD52 EVK done?
LD52 EVK was recorded at 120,857 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2023, an average of 5,998 miles a year.
Has LD52 EVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 EVK has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LD52 EVK 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 LD52 EVK find?
LD52 EVK failed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2023 with 5 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; nearside rear brake disc significantly and obviously worn; offside rear brake disc significantly and obviously worn, and 3 more.

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