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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LM52 AVYMOT history

LM52 AVY is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 110,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2022.

LM52 AVY 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 7 Dec 2023
Mileage
110,248 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 AVY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 AVY was last recorded at 110,248 miles on 8 Dec 2022, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,241 miles · 18 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 110,248 miles
  • 2021 – 109,616 miles
  • 2020 – 107,094 miles
  • 2019 – 105,341 miles
  • 2018 – 103,451 miles
  • 2017 – 100,698 miles
  • 2016 – 95,844 miles
  • 2015 – 90,019 miles
  • 2014 – 83,591 miles
  • 2013 – 79,553 miles
  • 2012 – 74,596 miles
  • 2011 – 65,409 miles
  • 2010 – 54,910 miles
  • 2009 – 49,470 miles
  • 2008 – 43,088 miles
  • 2007 – 38,136 miles
  • 2006 – 30,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,248 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.

  • Both rear tyres are cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Slight gearbox oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,248 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,248 miles
    Test number
    217687980749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail110,241 miles (+625)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,241 miles
    Test number
    922719414441
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,616 miles (+2,522)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    109,616 miles
    Test number
    247760411938
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass107,094 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,094 miles
    Test number
    732952501123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail107,094 miles (+1,753)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,094 miles
    Test number
    358654322082
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass105,341 miles (+1,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,341 miles
    Test number
    706616936846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass103,451 miles (+2,753)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    103,451 miles
    Test number
    200203030266
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is starting to crack along the tread
    • AdvisorySlight gearbox oil leak

  8. Pass100,698 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    100,698 miles
    Test number
    922752554089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are starting to crack
    • AdvisorySlight gearbox oil leak

  9. Fail100,698 miles (+4,854)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,698 miles
    Test number
    182054526278
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are starting to crack
    • AdvisorySlight gearbox oil leak

  10. Pass95,844 miles (+5,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    95,844 miles
    Test number
    428934152734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are cracked

  11. Pass90,019 miles (+6,428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,019 miles
    Test number
    695713325072
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass83,591 miles (+4,038)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    83,591 miles
    Test number
    635531814062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,553 miles (+4,957)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    79,553 miles
    Test number
    767165833073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,596 miles (+9,187)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,596 miles
    Test number
    728403472021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass65,409 miles (+10,499)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,409 miles
    Test number
    956045171068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass54,910 miles (+5,440)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    54,910 miles
    Test number
    941113240021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,470 miles (+6,382)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,470 miles
    Test number
    630267649171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,088 miles (+4,952)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    43,088 miles
    Test number
    614603618298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,136 miles (+7,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,136 miles
    Test number
    241318657456
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass30,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,601 miles
    Test number
    652376006087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,601 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,601 miles
    Test number
    243855806094
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LM52 AVY

Does LM52 AVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 AVY expired on 7 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 AVY?
The MOT on LM52 AVY expired on 7 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 AVY done?
LM52 AVY was recorded at 110,248 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2022, an average of 4,707 miles a year.
Has LM52 AVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 AVY has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 AVY 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 LM52 AVY find?
LM52 AVY passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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