
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc
LD52 LDYMOT history
LD52 LDY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,688 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 126,688 mi
- At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,549 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD52 LDY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 31 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD52 LDY was last recorded at 126,688 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 17,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 109,393 miles · 12 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 17,295 miles
- Average per year
- 5,549 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 126,688 miles
- 2023 – 109,393 miles
- 2022 – 104,821 miles
- 2021 – 100,596 miles
- 2020 – 95,391 miles
- 2019 – 89,699 miles
- 2018 – 82,615 miles
- 2017 – 79,757 miles
- 2016 – 75,568 miles
- 2015 – 70,996 miles
- 2014 – 66,390 miles
- 2013 – 61,828 miles
- 2012 – 57,170 miles
- 2011 – 53,261 miles
- 2010 – 47,098 miles
- 2009 – 40,785 miles
- 2008 – 34,164 miles
- 2007 – 27,129 miles
- 2006 – 20,198 miles
- 2005 – 14,926 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,688 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 126,688 miles
- Test number
- 340269085832
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 184974089123
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass109,393 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 109,393 miles
- Test number
- 156179306556
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm WORN inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat FORE & AFT movement stiff in operation
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pre flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Fail109,391 miles (+4,570)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,391 miles
- Test number
- 935604724718
- MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm WORN inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat FORE & AFT movement stiff in operation
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pre flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Pass104,821 miles (+4,225)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 104,821 miles
- Test number
- 297452539657
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass100,596 miles (+5,205)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 100,596 miles
- Test number
- 433155223606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,391 miles (+5,692)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 95,391 miles
- Test number
- 526981337310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,699 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 89,699 miles
- Test number
- 928128887216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,699 miles (+7,084)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,699 miles
- Test number
- 465679425886
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass82,615 miles (+2,858)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 82,615 miles
- Test number
- 371853722260
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass79,757 miles (+4,189)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 79,757 miles
- Test number
- 247743377369
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass75,568 miles (+4,572)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 75,568 miles
- Test number
- 238716440498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,996 miles (+4,606)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 70,996 miles
- Test number
- 894917093923
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,390 miles (+4,562)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 66,390 miles
- Test number
- 518454304370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,828 miles (+4,658)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 61,828 miles
- Test number
- 906218403393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,170 miles (+3,909)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 57,170 miles
- Test number
- 615677602318
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,261 miles (+6,163)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 53,261 miles
- Test number
- 958757301326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,098 miles (+6,313)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 47,098 miles
- Test number
- 221365200326
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail40,785 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,785 miles
- Test number
- 111893409376
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass40,785 miles (+6,621)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 40,785 miles
- Test number
- 144523609396
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass34,164 miles (+7,035)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 34,164 miles
- Test number
- 391185708361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,129 miles (+6,931)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 27,129 miles
- Test number
- 814052807388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,198 miles (+5,272)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 20,198 miles
- Test number
- 602876096204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,926 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 14,926 miles
- Test number
- 413893895244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD52 LDY
- Does LD52 LDY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD52 LDY is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LD52 LDY?
- The MOT on LD52 LDY is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD52 LDY done?
- LD52 LDY was recorded at 126,688 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 5,549 miles a year.
- Has LD52 LDY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD52 LDY has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD52 LDY 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 LDY find?
- LD52 LDY passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.
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