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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LM52 HGOMOT history

LM52 HGO is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 87,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2022.

LM52 HGO 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 4 Apr 2023
Mileage
87,518 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 HGO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 HGO was last recorded at 87,518 miles on 5 Apr 2022, 2,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,333 miles · 3 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
2,185 miles
Average per year
4,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 87,518 miles
  • 2020 – 85,333 miles
  • 2019 – 83,477 miles
  • 2018 – 80,734 miles
  • 2017 – 74,666 miles
  • 2016 – 68,857 miles
  • 2014 – 52,065 miles
  • 2013 – 49,912 miles
  • 2012 – 46,649 miles
  • 2011 – 43,501 miles
  • 2010 – 38,232 miles
  • 2009 – 33,476 miles
  • 2008 – 29,239 miles
  • 2007 – 25,008 miles
  • 2006 – 19,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,518 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,518 miles (+2,185)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,518 miles
    Test number
    789741499222
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,333 miles (+1,856)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,333 miles
    Test number
    720016703673
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass83,477 miles (+2,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,477 miles
    Test number
    948393386384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  4. Pass80,734 miles (+6,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    80,734 miles
    Test number
    906639919985
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,666 miles (+5,809)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,666 miles
    Test number
    188745396537
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen slight chips in and out of zone A within limits.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a cut outer wall.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  6. Pass68,857 miles (+16,792)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,857 miles
    Test number
    395687174112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,065 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    52,065 miles
    Test number
    598096784194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,912 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,912 miles
    Test number
    189488813277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,911 miles (+3,262)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,911 miles
    Test number
    647387013203
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass46,649 miles (+3,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,649 miles
    Test number
    908962312259
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass43,501 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,501 miles
    Test number
    485014411242
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

  12. Fail43,501 miles (+5,269)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,501 miles
    Test number
    458194111217
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

  13. Pass38,232 miles (+4,756)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,232 miles
    Test number
    313964990196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,476 miles (+4,237)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,476 miles
    Test number
    704805109204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,239 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,239 miles
    Test number
    340979518219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,008 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,008 miles
    Test number
    334810927407
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass25,008 miles (+5,251)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,008 miles
    Test number
    672820227208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,757 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,757 miles
    Test number
    350239066471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,736 miles
    Test number
    742813126237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,736 miles (+1,021)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,736 miles
    Test number
    762963426252
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass18,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,715 miles
    Test number
    390291766003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 HGO

Does LM52 HGO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 HGO expired on 4 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 HGO?
The MOT on LM52 HGO expired on 4 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 HGO done?
LM52 HGO was recorded at 87,518 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2022, an average of 4,275 miles a year.
Has LM52 HGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 HGO has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2013.
Has the mileage on LM52 HGO 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 HGO find?
LM52 HGO passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2022 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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