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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,993 cc

LD52 TPOMOT history

LD52 TPO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 176,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2024.

LD52 TPO blue 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 29 May 2025
Mileage
176,462 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2024
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 TPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2025
Latest MOT test
30 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 TPO was last recorded at 176,462 miles on 30 May 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,456 miles · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
8,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 176,462 miles
  • 2023 – 158,305 miles
  • 2022 – 157,312 miles
  • 2020 – 147,594 miles
  • 2019 – 146,149 miles
  • 2018 – 141,268 miles
  • 2017 – 135,262 miles
  • 2016 – 129,105 miles
  • 2015 – 123,633 miles
  • 2014 – 113,287 miles
  • 2013 – 103,574 miles
  • 2012 – 94,328 miles
  • 2011 – 90,928 miles
  • 2010 – 84,794 miles
  • 2008 – 66,223 miles
  • 2007 – 42,696 miles
  • 2006 – 20,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,462 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge and has nail in outer edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes fuel tank area corrosion (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advise replace (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner and 2.5mmRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at time ,advise clean off and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front flexy brake hose not secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,462 miles (+6)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    176,462 miles
    Test number
    780998694228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge and has nail in outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes fuel tank area corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advise replace (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner and 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at time ,advise clean off and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail176,456 miles (+46)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,456 miles
    Test number
    455828890128
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge and has nail in outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes fuel tank area corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advise replace (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner and 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at time ,advise clean off and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail176,410 miles (+18,105)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,410 miles
    Test number
    670365442126
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre also flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch liner fouling against tyre on full lock, arch liner insecure (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch liner fouling against tyre on full lock, arch liner insecure (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Pakrking brake effort slightly low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass158,305 miles (+993)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    158,305 miles
    Test number
    410834443780
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front flexy brake hose not secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine sump damaged/patched

  5. Fail157,312 miles (+9,043)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,312 miles
    Test number
    623550431919
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm split on inner wall of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front flexy brake hose not secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine sump damaged/patched

  6. Pass148,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    148,269 miles
    Test number
    835046406611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail148,269 miles (+675)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,269 miles
    Test number
    592741376312
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass147,594 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    147,594 miles
    Test number
    115347241048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail147,552 miles (+1,403)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,552 miles
    Test number
    300347952131
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords inside 225/45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass146,149 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    146,149 miles
    Test number
    606858002511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail146,143 miles (+4,875)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,143 miles
    Test number
    907725204099
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass141,268 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    141,268 miles
    Test number
    353231814178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail141,263 miles (+6,001)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,263 miles
    Test number
    622200916327
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass135,262 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    135,262 miles
    Test number
    742939968023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail135,256 miles (+6,151)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,256 miles
    Test number
    618184592336
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass129,105 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    129,105 miles
    Test number
    462874250361
    • AdvisoryBonnet difficult to open

  17. Fail129,099 miles (+5,466)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,099 miles
    Test number
    929107363639
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking Front to rear pipe corroded (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBonnet difficult to open

  18. Pass123,633 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    123,633 miles
    Test number
    205759420550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail123,627 miles (+10,340)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,627 miles
    Test number
    389795415250
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass113,287 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    113,287 miles
    Test number
    165777474181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail113,274 miles (+11)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,274 miles
    Test number
    225680174456
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  22. Fail113,263 miles (+9,689)1 dangerous6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,263 miles
    Test number
    295998764445
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass103,574 miles (+9,246)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    103,574 miles
    Test number
    619582633009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass94,328 miles (+3,400)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    94,328 miles
    Test number
    109903612070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail90,928 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,928 miles
    Test number
    687535901080
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  26. Pass90,928 miles (+6,134)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    90,928 miles
    Test number
    847665201076
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  27. Pass84,794 miles (+18,571)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    84,794 miles
    Test number
    802954600031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass66,223 miles (+23,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    66,223 miles
    Test number
    261835468340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass42,696 miles (+22,350)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    42,696 miles
    Test number
    201201167361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass20,346 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    20,346 miles
    Test number
    212093066333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass20,332 miles (+380)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,332 miles
    Test number
    484121636366
    • NoteFront under shield dammaged -nearside metal offside plastic

  32. Pass19,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,952 miles
    Test number
    280108276237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 TPO

Does LD52 TPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD52 TPO expired on 29 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD52 TPO?
The MOT on LD52 TPO expired on 29 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD52 TPO done?
LD52 TPO was recorded at 176,462 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2024, an average of 8,867 miles a year.
Has LD52 TPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 TPO has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LD52 TPO 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 TPO find?
LD52 TPO passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2024 with 10 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipe corrosion; front road wheel slightly distorted both; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 7 more.

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