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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LD52 RVCMOT history

LD52 RVC is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 112,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2022.

LD52 RVC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2023
Mileage
112,064 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2022
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 RVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 RVC was last recorded at 112,064 miles on 13 Sept 2022, 3,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,884 miles · 14 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
3,180 miles
Average per year
5,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,064 miles
  • 2021 – 108,884 miles
  • 2019 – 99,884 miles
  • 2018 – 92,781 miles
  • 2016 – 84,588 miles
  • 2015 – 75,734 miles
  • 2013 – 61,769 miles
  • 2011 – 47,694 miles
  • 2010 – 38,249 miles
  • 2009 – 28,314 miles
  • 2008 – 23,551 miles
  • 2007 – 21,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,064 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth side sills corroded rear
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,064 miles (+3,180)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,064 miles
    Test number
    584540118196
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side sills corroded rear
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  2. Fail108,884 miles (+746)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,884 miles
    Test number
    762102108243
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested exsesive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body component slightly loose sill moulding (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door accident damage

  3. Pass108,138 miles (+8,254)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    108,138 miles
    Test number
    869966766434
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides under sealant (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass99,884 miles (+7,103)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,884 miles
    Test number
    527186671087
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  5. Pass92,781 miles (+8,193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,781 miles
    Test number
    239619494229
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUbcc
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  6. Pass84,588 miles (+77)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,588 miles
    Test number
    748343447873
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  7. Fail84,511 miles (+8,777)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,511 miles
    Test number
    903092098541
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass75,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,734 miles
    Test number
    787828355056
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail75,734 miles (+13,965)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,734 miles
    Test number
    839828455073
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass61,769 miles (+14,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,769 miles
    Test number
    868056123290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass47,694 miles (+9,445)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,694 miles
    Test number
    318824431381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,249 miles (+9,935)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,249 miles
    Test number
    984244730368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slighty worn

  13. Pass28,314 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,314 miles
    Test number
    412681559245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,305 miles (+4,754)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,305 miles
    Test number
    660192129244
    • FailureNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass23,551 miles (+2,442)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,551 miles
    Test number
    524497728107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,109 miles
    Test number
    703822887087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail21,109 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,109 miles
    Test number
    200872287040
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront brake pads low

Questions about LD52 RVC

Does LD52 RVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD52 RVC expired on 12 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD52 RVC?
The MOT on LD52 RVC expired on 12 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD52 RVC done?
LD52 RVC was recorded at 112,064 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2022, an average of 5,877 miles a year.
Has LD52 RVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 RVC has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LD52 RVC 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 RVC find?
LD52 RVC passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2022 with 12 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 9 more.

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