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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LF52 XDMMOT history

LF52 XDM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 155,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2023.

LF52 XDM blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2024
Mileage
155,350 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 XDM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 XDM was last recorded at 155,350 miles on 29 Sept 2023, 1,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,152 miles · 16 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,198 miles
Average per year
6,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 155,350 miles
  • 2022 – 154,152 miles
  • 2021 – 153,120 miles
  • 2020 – 149,727 miles
  • 2019 – 144,977 miles
  • 2018 – 140,001 miles
  • 2017 – 133,777 miles
  • 2016 – 130,878 miles
  • 2015 – 126,776 miles
  • 2014 – 122,045 miles
  • 2013 – 115,349 miles
  • 2012 – 112,366 miles
  • 2011 – 108,494 miles
  • 2010 – 102,022 miles
  • 2009 – 97,678 miles
  • 2008 – 85,717 miles
  • 2007 – 75,942 miles
  • 2006 – 60,353 miles
  • 2005 – 44,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,350 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,350 miles (+1,198)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    155,350 miles
    Test number
    756705225456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass154,152 miles (+5)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    154,152 miles
    Test number
    550882517328
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail154,147 miles (+1,027)9 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,147 miles
    Test number
    514896226700
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass153,120 miles (+3,393)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    153,120 miles
    Test number
    814563869064
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass149,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    149,727 miles
    Test number
    292323562549
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail149,727 miles (+4,750)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,727 miles
    Test number
    170821769881
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass144,977 miles (+4,976)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,977 miles
    Test number
    119148550372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,001 miles (+6,224)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    140,001 miles
    Test number
    358710304584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,777 miles (+2,899)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    133,777 miles
    Test number
    925848933177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,878 miles (+4,102)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    130,878 miles
    Test number
    415574971898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    126,776 miles
    Test number
    693797433070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail126,776 miles (+4,731)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,776 miles
    Test number
    174513438756
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  13. Pass122,045 miles (+6,696)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    122,045 miles
    Test number
    357904284442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,349 miles (+2,983)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    115,349 miles
    Test number
    866455073219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey
  15. Pass112,366 miles (+3,872)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    112,366 miles
    Test number
    615586072273
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteN/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey
  16. Pass108,494 miles (+6,472)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    108,494 miles
    Test number
    418870881214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,022 miles (+4,344)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    102,022 miles
    Test number
    531444670222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Pass97,678 miles (+11,961)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    97,678 miles
    Test number
    490935999263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,717 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    85,717 miles
    Test number
    740003488211
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside Front Fog Light not working and lense broken
  20. Fail85,717 miles (+9,775)3 failures1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,717 miles
    Test number
    703483488214
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside Front Fog Light not working and lense broken
    • NoteParking brake juddering slightly
  21. Pass75,942 miles (+15,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    75,942 miles
    Test number
    130054487266
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Pass60,353 miles (+15,570)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    60,353 miles
    Test number
    103571396234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,783 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    44,783 miles
    Test number
    204242195241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LF52 XDM

Does LF52 XDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 XDM expired on 28 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 XDM?
The MOT on LF52 XDM expired on 28 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 XDM done?
LF52 XDM was recorded at 155,350 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2023, an average of 6,162 miles a year.
Has LF52 XDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 XDM has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 XDM 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 LF52 XDM find?
LF52 XDM passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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