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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LL52 HCDMOT history

LL52 HCD is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2022.

LL52 HCD black 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 20 May 2023
Mileage
162,751 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL52 HCD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2023
Latest MOT test
21 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL52 HCD was last recorded at 162,751 miles on 21 May 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,749 miles · 20 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,751 miles
  • 2021 – 155,062 miles
  • 2020 – 142,272 miles
  • 2019 – 128,299 miles
  • 2018 – 113,471 miles
  • 2017 – 103,456 miles
  • 2016 – 97,198 miles
  • 2015 – 90,968 miles
  • 2014 – 85,889 miles
  • 2013 – 80,510 miles
  • 2012 – 74,089 miles
  • 2011 – 67,712 miles
  • 2010 – 60,795 miles
  • 2009 – 54,042 miles
  • 2008 – 49,983 miles
  • 2007 – 40,931 miles
  • 2006 – 30,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,751 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inner (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inner (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,751 miles (+2)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    162,751 miles
    Test number
    247754044690
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inner (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inner (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail162,749 miles (+7,687)1 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,749 miles
    Test number
    258023529534
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure silencer missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass155,062 miles (+12,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    155,062 miles
    Test number
    733759184029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass142,272 miles (+13,973)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    142,272 miles
    Test number
    311918791628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,299 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    128,299 miles
    Test number
    508719449078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail128,299 miles (+14,828)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,299 miles
    Test number
    641997468835
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    113,471 miles
    Test number
    310348260027
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail113,471 miles (+10,015)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,471 miles
    Test number
    920545553008
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush of suspension arm. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush of suspension arm. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper 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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass103,456 miles (+6,258)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,456 miles
    Test number
    668385900597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass97,198 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    97,198 miles
    Test number
    366835275452
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  11. Fail97,198 miles (+6,230)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,198 miles
    Test number
    402491883362
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  12. Pass90,968 miles (+5,079)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,968 miles
    Test number
    226430845064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass85,889 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,889 miles
    Test number
    238396434080
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail85,889 miles (+5,379)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,889 miles
    Test number
    647546234043
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass80,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,510 miles
    Test number
    549739723043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,510 miles (+6,421)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,510 miles
    Test number
    538499623049
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass74,089 miles (+6,377)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,089 miles
    Test number
    458904722063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,712 miles (+6,917)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,712 miles
    Test number
    159614321422
    • NoteAdv- rear no plate starting to de-laminate.

  19. Pass60,795 miles (+6,753)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    60,795 miles
    Test number
    444455020053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate

  20. Pass54,042 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,042 miles
    Test number
    402387229056
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail54,042 miles (+4,059)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,042 miles
    Test number
    663977029025
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass49,983 miles (+9,052)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    49,983 miles
    Test number
    741283448043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,931 miles (+10,050)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    40,931 miles
    Test number
    261883447061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    30,881 miles
    Test number
    220542546028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL52 HCD

Does LL52 HCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL52 HCD expired on 20 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL52 HCD?
The MOT on LL52 HCD expired on 20 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL52 HCD done?
LL52 HCD was recorded at 162,751 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2022, an average of 8,105 miles a year.
Has LL52 HCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL52 HCD has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LL52 HCD 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 LL52 HCD find?
LL52 HCD passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2022 with 12 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 9 more.

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