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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LD52 UAVMOT history

LD52 UAV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 65,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

LD52 UAV black 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 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
65,133 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 UAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 UAV was last recorded at 65,133 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 2,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,057 miles · 12 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,076 miles
Average per year
2,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,133 miles
  • 2024 – 63,057 miles
  • 2023 – 62,035 miles
  • 2022 – 61,140 miles
  • 2021 – 60,247 miles
  • 2020 – 59,600 miles
  • 2019 – 58,909 miles
  • 2018 – 57,245 miles
  • 2017 – 54,417 miles
  • 2016 – 51,103 miles
  • 2015 – 47,188 miles
  • 2014 – 45,450 miles
  • 2013 – 43,164 miles
  • 2012 – 38,790 miles
  • 2011 – 36,002 miles
  • 2010 – 33,247 miles
  • 2009 – 30,565 miles
  • 2008 – 27,417 miles
  • 2007 – 24,620 miles
  • 2006 – 20,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,133 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,133 miles (+2,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    65,133 miles
    Test number
    683035125241
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,057 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    63,057 miles
    Test number
    475603948909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,035 miles (+895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,035 miles
    Test number
    584706136253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass61,140 miles (+893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,140 miles
    Test number
    155294685081
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass60,247 miles (+647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,247 miles
    Test number
    710563839200
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm 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))

  6. Pass59,600 miles (+691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,600 miles
    Test number
    980520181114
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass58,909 miles (+1,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,909 miles
    Test number
    525885395561
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass57,245 miles (+2,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    57,245 miles
    Test number
    136751490899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass54,417 miles (+3,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    54,417 miles
    Test number
    412501289194
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH ! Wing repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass51,103 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,103 miles
    Test number
    428163366274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,188 miles
    Test number
    661522148254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,188 miles (+1,738)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,188 miles
    Test number
    128112295003
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass45,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,450 miles
    Test number
    699970394253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,450 miles (+2,286)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,450 miles
    Test number
    166547484263
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  15. Pass43,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,164 miles
    Test number
    185445203367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,164 miles (+4,374)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,164 miles
    Test number
    549895003337
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass38,790 miles (+2,788)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,790 miles
    Test number
    875732572262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,002 miles (+2,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,002 miles
    Test number
    747601371237
    • 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)

  19. Pass33,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,247 miles
    Test number
    250652670276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,247 miles (+2,682)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,247 miles
    Test number
    670002970261
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass30,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,565 miles
    Test number
    104042129395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,565 miles (+3,148)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,565 miles
    Test number
    312602629311
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass27,417 miles (+2,797)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    27,417 miles
    Test number
    502810438386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,620 miles (+3,906)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,620 miles
    Test number
    973344727336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,714 miles
    Test number
    484819116408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 UAV

Does LD52 UAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD52 UAV is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD52 UAV?
The MOT on LD52 UAV is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD52 UAV done?
LD52 UAV was recorded at 65,133 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 2,339 miles a year.
Has LD52 UAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 UAV has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on LD52 UAV 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 UAV find?
LD52 UAV passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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