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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LM52 HJZMOT history

LM52 HJZ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 129,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

LM52 HJZ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
129,911 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 HJZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 HJZ was last recorded at 129,911 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 4,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,807 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,104 miles
Average per year
5,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,911 miles
  • 2025 – 125,807 miles
  • 2024 – 125,637 miles
  • 2023 – 118,335 miles
  • 2022 – 112,774 miles
  • 2021 – 106,089 miles
  • 2019 – 101,445 miles
  • 2018 – 94,500 miles
  • 2017 – 87,176 miles
  • 2016 – 79,246 miles
  • 2015 – 75,844 miles
  • 2014 – 69,770 miles
  • 2013 – 63,848 miles
  • 2012 – 55,440 miles
  • 2011 – 47,743 miles
  • 2010 – 37,039 miles
  • 2009 – 34,741 miles
  • 2008 – 28,943 miles
  • 2007 – 23,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,911 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Front Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,911 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    129,911 miles
    Test number
    828355320015
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail129,911 miles (+4,104)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,911 miles
    Test number
    447265401175
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass125,807 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    125,807 miles
    Test number
    799401966827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail125,807 miles (+170)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,807 miles
    Test number
    655426800811
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,637 miles (+7,302)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    125,637 miles
    Test number
    790227979628
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre wearing very low on tread.
    • DangerousOffside Rear tyre very low on tread also ver close to cords showing on inner edge, change asap
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass118,335 miles (+5,561)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    118,335 miles
    Test number
    289951459866
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,774 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    112,774 miles
    Test number
    986466122305
    • 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))

  8. Fail112,756 miles (+24)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,756 miles
    Test number
    753979587848
    • MajorCentral Front Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail112,732 miles (+6,643)1 dangerous5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,732 miles
    Test number
    933829231745
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass106,089 miles (+4,644)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,089 miles
    Test number
    526705603864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,445 miles
    Test number
    164730900745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,445 miles (+6,945)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,445 miles
    Test number
    230013156629
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass94,500 miles (+7,324)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,500 miles
    Test number
    401515405504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,176 miles (+7,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,176 miles
    Test number
    576055005962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replacement recomended (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replacement recomended (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass79,246 miles (+3,402)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,246 miles
    Test number
    788512677995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit replacement recomended (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit replacement recomended (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread worn on inner edges

  16. Pass75,844 miles (+6,074)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,844 miles
    Test number
    197322485007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    69,770 miles
    Test number
    148920914459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,770 miles (+5,922)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,770 miles
    Test number
    157870714073
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass63,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,848 miles
    Test number
    749295113106
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail63,848 miles (+8,408)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,848 miles
    Test number
    758445113110
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass55,440 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,440 miles
    Test number
    327435492016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,436 miles (+7,693)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,436 miles
    Test number
    448578682071
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn inner and outer edges

  23. Pass47,743 miles (+10,704)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,743 miles
    Test number
    348527581038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,039 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,039 miles
    Test number
    224026810160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,741 miles (+5,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    34,741 miles
    Test number
    872546259194
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass28,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,943 miles
    Test number
    270001948449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,943 miles (+5,452)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,943 miles
    Test number
    833001348123
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  28. Pass23,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,491 miles
    Test number
    242905347433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 HJZ

Does LM52 HJZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 HJZ is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 HJZ?
The MOT on LM52 HJZ is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 HJZ done?
LM52 HJZ was recorded at 129,911 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 5,577 miles a year.
Has LM52 HJZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 HJZ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 HJZ 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 HJZ find?
LM52 HJZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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