BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc
LM52 EBCMOT history
LM52 EBC is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 102,717 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 102,717 mi
- At MOT on 9 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,759 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 EBC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 30 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 EBC was last recorded at 102,717 miles on 9 Feb 2023, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 102,706 miles · 8 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 4,759 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 102,717 miles
- 2022 – 88,376 miles
- 2021 – 86,674 miles
- 2020 – 85,500 miles
- 2019 – 82,669 miles
- 2018 – 79,867 miles
- 2017 – 76,504 miles
- 2016 – 73,132 miles
- 2015 – 70,353 miles
- 2014 – 67,624 miles
- 2013 – 63,875 miles
- 2012 – 59,157 miles
- 2011 – 53,765 miles
- 2010 – 48,135 miles
- 2009 – 41,790 miles
- 2008 – 35,236 miles
- 2007 – 27,607 miles
- 2005 – 21,276 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,717 miles
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
21 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,717 miles (+11)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 102,717 miles
- Test number
- 576891713979
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail102,706 miles (+14,330)7 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,706 miles
- Test number
- 298185278154
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,376 miles (+1,702)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 88,376 miles
- Test number
- 946225134987
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,674 miles (+1,174)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 86,674 miles
- Test number
- 996073159966
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,500 miles (+2,831)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 85,500 miles
- Test number
- 455865111390
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,669 miles (+2,802)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 82,669 miles
- Test number
- 541051346515
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOIL LEAK UNDER THE CAR!!
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass79,867 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 79,867 miles
- Test number
- 443319359801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,867 miles (+3,363)1 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,867 miles
- Test number
- 546083010845
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass76,504 miles (+3,372)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 76,504 miles
- Test number
- 248213871718
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass73,132 miles (+2,779)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 73,132 miles
- Test number
- 679457964001
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Pass70,353 miles (+2,729)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 70,353 miles
- Test number
- 939240545070
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass67,624 miles (+3,749)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 67,624 miles
- Test number
- 435818034002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,875 miles (+4,718)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 63,875 miles
- Test number
- 366607913029
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Note1.advice to change both front wiper blade's
Pass59,157 miles (+5,392)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 59,157 miles
- Test number
- 148162912044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,765 miles (+5,630)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 53,765 miles
- Test number
- 346429411088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,135 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 48,135 miles
- Test number
- 650404910076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,132 miles (+6,342)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,132 miles
- Test number
- 140514810042
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass41,790 miles (+6,554)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 41,790 miles
- Test number
- 674880039089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,236 miles (+7,629)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 35,236 miles
- Test number
- 542532638046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,607 miles (+6,331)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 27,607 miles
- Test number
- 914618807093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,276 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 21,276 miles
- Test number
- 603774465369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 EBC
- Does LM52 EBC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 EBC expired on 8 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 EBC?
- The MOT on LM52 EBC expired on 8 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 EBC done?
- LM52 EBC was recorded at 102,717 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2023, an average of 4,759 miles a year.
- Has LM52 EBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 EBC has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM52 EBC 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 EBC find?
- LM52 EBC passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front position lamp incorrect colour; offside front position lamp incorrect colour; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.
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