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BMW 3 Series

Maroon · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LD52 TLJMOT history

LD52 TLJ is a maroon petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2024.

LD52 TLJ maroon 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 6 Mar 2025
Mileage
75,421 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 TLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 TLJ was last recorded at 75,421 miles on 4 Mar 2024, 16,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,995 miles · 27 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
16,426 miles
Average per year
3,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 75,421 miles
  • 2023 – 58,995 miles
  • 2022 – 47,336 miles
  • 2021 – 46,346 miles
  • 2020 – 45,773 miles
  • 2018 – 44,683 miles
  • 2017 – 44,078 miles
  • 2016 – 41,700 miles
  • 2015 – 39,341 miles
  • 2014 – 36,432 miles
  • 2013 – 33,376 miles
  • 2012 – 31,728 miles
  • 2011 – 29,809 miles
  • 2010 – 26,172 miles
  • 2009 – 24,895 miles
  • 2008 – 21,903 miles
  • 2007 – 20,482 miles
  • 2006 – 18,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,421 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • All direction indicators slightly discoloured All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • All discs have surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,421 miles (+16,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,421 miles
    Test number
    346320824718
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
  2. Pass58,995 miles (+525)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    58,995 miles
    Test number
    653945898076
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail58,470 miles (+11,134)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,470 miles
    Test number
    747063495391
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass47,336 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,336 miles
    Test number
    541165203986
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryAll discs have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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 (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail47,336 miles (+990)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,336 miles
    Test number
    894255576230
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryAll discs have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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 (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass46,346 miles (+573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    46,346 miles
    Test number
    386617921926
    • 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))
  7. Pass45,773 miles (+1,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    45,773 miles
    Test number
    949445768723
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear brake Ferrule excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Pass44,683 miles (+605)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,683 miles
    Test number
    724102726074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass44,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,078 miles
    Test number
    225115982919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,078 miles (+2,378)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,078 miles
    Test number
    751515558796
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  11. Pass41,700 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    41,700 miles
    Test number
    874801381202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,341 miles (+2,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,341 miles
    Test number
    140358616561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer not working
    • AdvisoryCracking in nearside front tyre
  13. Fail36,432 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,432 miles
    Test number
    285448864274
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass36,432 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,432 miles
    Test number
    326368864480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,376 miles (+1,648)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    33,376 miles
    Test number
    138359863213
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight corrosio to ends of rear metal brake pipes
  16. Pass31,728 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    31,728 miles
    Test number
    327086372260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,809 miles (+3,637)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,809 miles
    Test number
    178938871224
    • NoteNsr tyre - Nail, cracked on the outer wall, badly worm inner shoulder
    • NoteRear numberplate start to discolour
  18. Pass26,172 miles (+1,277)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,172 miles
    Test number
    321837070247
    • NoteRear no plate start to discolour
  19. Pass24,895 miles (+2,992)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,895 miles
    Test number
    201771389233
    • NoteRear no plate discoloured
  20. Pass21,903 miles (+1,421)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,903 miles
    Test number
    421653788213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,482 miles (+1,795)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    20,482 miles
    Test number
    320011477201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,687 miles
    Test number
    323605576287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,687 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,687 miles
    Test number
    970035576217
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Questions about LD52 TLJ

Does LD52 TLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD52 TLJ expired on 6 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD52 TLJ?
The MOT on LD52 TLJ expired on 6 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD52 TLJ done?
LD52 TLJ was recorded at 75,421 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2024, an average of 3,257 miles a year.
Has LD52 TLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 TLJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LD52 TLJ 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 TLJ find?
LD52 TLJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: brake pad warning light on.

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