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Alfa Romeo 147

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 BYSMOT history

LM52 BYS is a red petrol Alfa Romeo 147 first used on 22 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 36 MOT tests, with 95,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
95,483 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
36
22 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 BYS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 BYS was last recorded at 95,483 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 4,287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,196 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,287 miles
Average per year
3,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,483 miles
  • 2025 – 91,196 miles
  • 2024 – 86,992 miles
  • 2023 – 83,199 miles
  • 2022 – 80,464 miles
  • 2021 – 77,812 miles
  • 2020 – 74,400 miles
  • 2019 – 70,681 miles
  • 2018 – 65,869 miles
  • 2017 – 61,114 miles
  • 2016 – 56,679 miles
  • 2015 – 53,819 miles
  • 2014 – 50,783 miles
  • 2013 – 46,875 miles
  • 2012 – 44,427 miles
  • 2011 – 35,444 miles
  • 2010 – 30,895 miles
  • 2009 – 24,883 miles
  • 2008 – 21,019 miles
  • 2007 – 16,912 miles
  • 2006 – 12,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,483 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust system back box corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major7 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear nearside and offside park brake cable mounts defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

36 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,483 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    95,483 miles
    Test number
    726981118218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system back box corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Fail95,483 miles (+4,287)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,483 miles
    Test number
    183035224679
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system back box corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass91,196 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    91,196 miles
    Test number
    343887376872
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system back box corroded

  4. Fail91,196 miles (+4,204)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,196 miles
    Test number
    344481965042
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system back box corroded

  5. Pass86,992 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,992 miles
    Test number
    158306120774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail86,992 miles (+3,793)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,992 miles
    Test number
    334967944555
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass83,199 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,199 miles
    Test number
    594195369696
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail83,199 miles (+2,735)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,199 miles
    Test number
    858694138000
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass80,464 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,464 miles
    Test number
    471379965742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,812 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,812 miles
    Test number
    673473602323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,811 miles (+3,411)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,811 miles
    Test number
    232597092735
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass74,400 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,400 miles
    Test number
    383143958042
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system rear back box shows corrosion to its outer casing
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Fail74,399 miles (+3,718)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,399 miles
    Test number
    461014596556
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system rear back box shows corrosion to its outer casing
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass70,681 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,681 miles
    Test number
    559217262315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside park brake cable mounts defective

  15. Fail70,681 miles (+4,812)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,681 miles
    Test number
    782009409128
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside park brake cable mounts defective

  16. Pass65,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,869 miles
    Test number
    582355418432
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  17. Fail65,869 miles (+4,755)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,869 miles
    Test number
    200564712287
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  18. Pass61,114 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,114 miles
    Test number
    247935804321
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip missing

  19. Fail61,113 miles (+4,434)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,113 miles
    Test number
    838991489630
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip missing

  20. Pass56,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,679 miles
    Test number
    435757683200
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip has missing

  21. Fail56,679 miles (+2,860)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,679 miles
    Test number
    903606803612
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip has missing

  22. Pass53,819 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,819 miles
    Test number
    142389141779
    • AdvisoryN/S/F TYRES NILE
    • AdvisoryAnti slip brake pedal worn

  23. Fail53,819 miles (+3,036)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,819 miles
    Test number
    116821899526
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/S/F TYRES NILE
    • AdvisoryAnti slip brake pedal worn

  24. Fail50,783 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,783 miles
    Test number
    327537684225
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  25. Pass50,783 miles (+3,908)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,783 miles
    Test number
    736717384293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,875 miles (+2,448)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,875 miles
    Test number
    439552483281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,427 miles (+3,143)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,427 miles
    Test number
    856093552384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,284 miles (+5,840)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,284 miles
    Test number
    525587012036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass35,444 miles (+4,549)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,444 miles
    Test number
    195515321000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass30,895 miles (+6,012)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,895 miles
    Test number
    600576920032
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass24,883 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,883 miles
    Test number
    461940329053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass21,019 miles (+4,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,019 miles
    Test number
    382642228014
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  33. Pass16,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,912 miles
    Test number
    163091417444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail16,912 miles (+4,222)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,912 miles
    Test number
    990841117048
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  35. Fail12,690 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,690 miles
    Test number
    721009106037
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

  36. Pass12,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    12,690 miles
    Test number
    783949906070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 BYS

Does LM52 BYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 BYS is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 BYS?
The MOT on LM52 BYS is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 BYS done?
LM52 BYS was recorded at 95,483 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 3,985 miles a year.
Has LM52 BYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 BYS has failed 14 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 BYS 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 BYS find?
LM52 BYS passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder, and 3 more.

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