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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

LD52 UBTMOT history

LD52 UBT is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 14 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 137,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2023.

LD52 UBT grey 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 9 Jan 2024
Mileage
137,225 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2023
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 UBT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 UBT was last recorded at 137,225 miles on 10 Jan 2023, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,207 miles · 4 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
5,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,225 miles
  • 2022 – 137,120 miles
  • 2021 – 133,993 miles
  • 2020 – 131,304 miles
  • 2019 – 126,563 miles
  • 2018 – 121,508 miles
  • 2017 – 118,378 miles
  • 2016 – 113,658 miles
  • 2015 – 110,241 miles
  • 2014 – 107,404 miles
  • 2013 – 103,094 miles
  • 2012 – 97,646 miles
  • 2011 – 92,170 miles
  • 2010 – 85,414 miles
  • 2009 – 75,791 miles
  • 2008 – 66,326 miles
  • 2007 – 56,429 miles
  • 2006 – 52,585 miles
  • 2005 – 41,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,225 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBonnet lock stiffRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffisde front door handle stiff in operationRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside rear alloy slightly damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Brake pad warning light on

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer door handle stiff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,225 miles (+18)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,225 miles
    Test number
    456194368736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet lock stiff
    • AdvisoryOffisde front door handle stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryOffside rear alloy slightly damaged

  2. Fail137,207 miles (+87)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,207 miles
    Test number
    356448083742
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet lock stiff
    • AdvisoryOffisde front door handle stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryOffside rear alloy slightly damaged

  3. Fail137,120 miles (+3,127)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,120 miles
    Test number
    537617879537
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBONNET LOCK STIFF
    • AdvisoryNS FRONT WING SLIGHT DAMAGE/CORROSION
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOS FRONT DOOR HANDLE STIFF IN OPERATION
    • AdvisoryOS REAR ALLOY WHEEL SLIGHT DAMAGE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass133,993 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    133,993 miles
    Test number
    843449503727
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door handle stiff

  5. Fail133,957 miles (+2,653)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,957 miles
    Test number
    240576844981
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door handle stiff

  6. Pass131,304 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,304 miles
    Test number
    548673570292
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryStrut brace missing

  7. Fail131,304 miles (+4,741)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,304 miles
    Test number
    266558116161
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn heavy inner edge
    • AdvisoryStrut brace missing

  8. Pass126,563 miles (+534)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,563 miles
    Test number
    221272533122
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail126,029 miles (+4,521)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,029 miles
    Test number
    434303783843
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass121,508 miles (+199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    121,508 miles
    Test number
    596997077337
    • AdvisoryNsr brake pipe slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear view mirror damaged but not affecting view

  11. Fail121,309 miles (+2,931)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,309 miles
    Test number
    551816506454
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakepad warning light on
    • AdvisoryNsr brake pipe slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear view mirror damaged but not affecting view

  12. Pass118,378 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,378 miles
    Test number
    972613910554
    • AdvisoryOS front brake pipe slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOS front door mirror glass slight damage
    • AdvisoryOS front indicator slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  13. Fail118,372 miles (+4,714)3 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,372 miles
    Test number
    655966670019
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe corroded

  14. Pass113,658 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,658 miles
    Test number
    547616766963
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake sensor wire insecure
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket bolts loose

  15. Fail113,645 miles (+3,404)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,645 miles
    Test number
    276455041446
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake sensor wire insecure
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket bolts loose

  16. Pass110,241 miles (+63)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    110,241 miles
    Test number
    739380045119
    • NoteNS rear exhaust bracket broken and heavily corroded
    • NoteOS front steering arm slight play

  17. Fail110,178 miles (+2,774)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,178 miles
    Test number
    269653135471
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteNS rear exhaust bracket broken and heavily corroded
    • NoteNS rear exhaust slight emission leak
    • NoteOS front steering arm slight play

  18. Pass107,404 miles (+50)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    107,404 miles
    Test number
    866145734103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/front pad sencor wire loose
    • NoteO/s/f steering slight play

  19. Fail107,354 miles (+4,260)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,354 miles
    Test number
    869590034192
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/front pad sencor wire loose
    • NoteO/s/f steering slight play

  20. Pass103,094 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    103,094 miles
    Test number
    266687433483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail103,011 miles (+5,365)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,011 miles
    Test number
    296019623110
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass97,646 miles (+23)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    97,646 miles
    Test number
    377768232106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres that have been fitted are worn on inner edges please keep checked
    • NoteN/s/f suspension strut bar under bonnet nut missing
    • NoteO/s/f jack point rubber missing and n/s/r slightly damaged

  23. Fail97,623 miles (+5,453)3 dangerous2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,623 miles
    Test number
    806645032167
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f suspension strut bar under bonnet nut missing
    • NoteO/s/f jack point rubber missing and n/s/r slightly damaged

  24. Pass92,170 miles (+6,756)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    92,170 miles
    Test number
    916937431177
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSteering Rack Arms Both Sides Slight Play

  25. Pass85,414 miles (+9,623)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,414 miles
    Test number
    660360130131
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteDamage to bonnet
    • NoteO/s/f drop link lower covering split

  26. Pass75,791 miles (+9,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    75,791 miles
    Test number
    663853739130
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass66,326 miles (+610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,326 miles
    Test number
    562590248166
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail65,716 miles (+9,287)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,716 miles
    Test number
    384690638133
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass56,429 miles (+3,844)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,429 miles
    Test number
    173449887081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass52,585 miles (+11,144)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    52,585 miles
    Test number
    761666706300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass41,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    41,441 miles
    Test number
    894484895234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 UBT

Does LD52 UBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD52 UBT expired on 9 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD52 UBT?
The MOT on LD52 UBT expired on 9 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD52 UBT done?
LD52 UBT was recorded at 137,225 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2023, an average of 5,562 miles a year.
Has LD52 UBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 UBT has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LD52 UBT 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 UBT find?
LD52 UBT passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 4 more.

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