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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LD52 YLMMOT history

LD52 YLM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 155,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

LD52 YLM black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
155,020 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 YLM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 YLM was last recorded at 155,020 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 4,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Nov 2024: 150,970 miles, lower than 151,136 miles on 30 Sept 2022.

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
150,970 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,050 miles
Average per year
5,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,020 miles
  • 2024 – 150,970 miles
  • 2022 – 151,136 miles
  • 2021 – 141,499 miles
  • 2020 – 135,144 miles
  • 2019 – 124,489 miles
  • 2018 – 118,115 miles
  • 2017 – 114,594 miles
  • 2015 – 106,522 miles
  • 2014 – 89,110 miles
  • 2013 – 87,669 miles
  • 2011 – 87,396 miles
  • 2010 – 83,039 miles
  • 2009 – 78,103 miles
  • 2008 – 67,569 miles
  • 2007 – 57,625 miles
  • 2006 – 42,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,020 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass155,020 miles (+4,050)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    155,020 miles
    Test number
    558269623651
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass150,970 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    150,970 miles
    Test number
    599227383592
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail150,970 miles (-166)3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,970 miles
    Test number
    951409328830
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,136 miles5 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    151,136 miles
    Test number
    770307982881
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail151,136 miles (+9,637)2 repaired5 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,136 miles
    Test number
    546451099793
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass141,499 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    141,499 miles
    Test number
    959427667931
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail141,499 miles (+6,355)3 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,499 miles
    Test number
    965329287344
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass135,144 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    135,144 miles
    Test number
    908882194791
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail135,144 miles (+10,655)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,144 miles
    Test number
    287984117515
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass124,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,489 miles
    Test number
    996965954875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,489 miles (+6,374)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,489 miles
    Test number
    661210666147
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass118,115 miles (+3,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,115 miles
    Test number
    645526864972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass114,594 miles (+8,072)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,594 miles
    Test number
    328988250346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber outer casings are corroded

  14. Pass106,522 miles (+17,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    106,522 miles
    Test number
    516648504203
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass89,110 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    89,110 miles
    Test number
    839800204383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,669 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    87,669 miles
    Test number
    118455523204
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail87,667 miles (+271)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,667 miles
    Test number
    915220423228
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  18. Fail87,396 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,396 miles
    Test number
    185507401227
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front discs worn and corroded on inner surface
    • NoteBoth rear discs worn and corroded on inner surface

  19. Pass87,396 miles (+4,357)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    87,396 miles
    Test number
    575417401260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front discs worn and corroded on inner surface
    • NoteBoth rear discs worn and corroded on inner surface

  20. Pass83,039 miles (+134)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    83,039 miles
    Test number
    392758610418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWindscreen has a wiper mark but not too excess

  21. Fail82,905 miles (+4,802)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,905 miles
    Test number
    111949200229
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWindscreen has a wiper mark but not too excess

  22. Pass78,103 miles (+10,534)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    78,103 miles
    Test number
    241693229273
    • NoteFront and rear tyres are different sizes

  23. Pass67,569 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    67,569 miles
    Test number
    400719788165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,568 miles (+9,943)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,568 miles
    Test number
    942857788116
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail57,625 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,625 miles
    Test number
    371537197102
    • Repaired at testOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyre slight wear on the edges

  26. Pass57,625 miles (+5,388)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    57,625 miles
    Test number
    400817997108
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyre slight wear on the edges

  27. Pass52,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    52,237 miles
    Test number
    152453627089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,237 miles (+10,134)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,237 miles
    Test number
    204473227081
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass42,103 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,103 miles
    Test number
    591367826023
    • NoteRear number plate bubbling

Questions about LD52 YLM

Does LD52 YLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD52 YLM is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD52 YLM?
The MOT on LD52 YLM is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD52 YLM done?
LD52 YLM was recorded at 155,020 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 5,638 miles a year.
Has LD52 YLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 YLM has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LD52 YLM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Nov 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD52 YLM find?
LD52 YLM passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front lower steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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