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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LD52 TLNMOT history

LD52 TLN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LD52 TLN 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 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
110,525 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 TLN
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
8 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 TLN was last recorded at 110,525 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Nov 2007: 38,102 miles, lower than 298,106 miles on 27 Nov 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
110,525 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,525 miles
  • 2025 – 107,508 miles
  • 2021 – 107,312 miles
  • 2020 – 103,610 miles
  • 2018 – 102,446 miles
  • 2017 – 100,989 miles
  • 2016 – 98,969 miles
  • 2014 – 97,253 miles
  • 2012 – 76,893 miles
  • 2011 – 70,530 miles
  • 2010 – 63,069 miles
  • 2009 – 54,678 miles
  • 2008 – 46,973 miles
  • 2007 – 38,102 miles
  • 2006 – 298,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,525 miles
  • MinorRear fog lamp insecure LENSE (4.5.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE SILL COVERS FITTEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside REVERSE LENSE MISSINGRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear INNER AND OUTER SILL AREA CORROSIONRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTPMS LIGHT ONRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Tyre pressure light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,525 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    110,525 miles
    Test number
    270161213416
    • MinorRear fog lamp insecure LENSE (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE SILL COVERS FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside REVERSE LENSE MISSING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear INNER AND OUTER SILL AREA CORROSION
    • AdvisoryTPMS LIGHT ON

  2. Fail110,525 miles (+3,017)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,525 miles
    Test number
    519243510817
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect PROJECTING NO IMAGE (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges LOWER BUMPER AREA (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRear fog lamp insecure LENSE (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE SILL COVERS FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside REVERSE LENSE MISSING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear INNER AND OUTER SILL AREA CORROSION
    • AdvisoryTPMS LIGHT ON

  3. Pass107,508 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    107,508 miles
    Test number
    902713087500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail107,496 miles (+184)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,496 miles
    Test number
    856584246637
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass107,312 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,312 miles
    Test number
    647474936792
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap slight cracks
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

  6. Fail107,312 miles (+3,702)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,312 miles
    Test number
    245188796682
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap slight cracks
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

  7. Pass103,610 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,610 miles
    Test number
    919808650291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

  8. Fail103,610 miles (+1,164)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,610 miles
    Test number
    281837820214
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

  9. Pass102,446 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,446 miles
    Test number
    972450808353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCovers missing on number plate lights , o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and cut in side wall inner ,

  10. Fail102,446 miles (+1,457)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,446 miles
    Test number
    880005336047
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCovers missing on number plate lights , o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and cut in side wall inner ,

  11. Pass100,989 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    100,989 miles
    Test number
    495930898722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,969 miles (+1,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    98,969 miles
    Test number
    345756037147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass97,253 miles (+8,992)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    97,253 miles
    Test number
    639399944378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth rear tyes worn at inner edges
    • NoteO/s/r shock absorber shroud broken
    • NoteTpms light on

  14. Pass88,261 miles (+11,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    88,261 miles
    Test number
    466862404071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  15. Pass76,893 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,893 miles
    Test number
    429505142486
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/ s/ r shock slighty damped

  16. Fail76,893 miles (+6,363)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,893 miles
    Test number
    616305142312
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/ s/ r shock slighty damped

  17. Fail70,530 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,530 miles
    Test number
    635726841352
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass70,530 miles (+7,461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,530 miles
    Test number
    868656541317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass63,069 miles (+8,391)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    63,069 miles
    Test number
    190526900392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,678 miles (+7,705)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,678 miles
    Test number
    264291139317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,973 miles (+8,871)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,973 miles
    Test number
    222872838321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,102 miles (-260,004)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,102 miles
    Test number
    510810737374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass298,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    298,106 miles
    Test number
    972981336314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 TLN

Does LD52 TLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD52 TLN is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD52 TLN?
The MOT on LD52 TLN is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD52 TLN done?
LD52 TLN was recorded at 110,525 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026.
Has LD52 TLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 TLN has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD52 TLN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD52 TLN find?
LD52 TLN passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: rear fog lamp insecure lense; near side and off side sill covers fitted; nearside reverse lense missing, and 3 more.

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