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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LM52 HKBMOT history

LM52 HKB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 81,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LM52 HKB blue 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 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
81,884 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 HKB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 HKB was last recorded at 81,884 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 1,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,780 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,104 miles
Average per year
3,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,884 miles
  • 2025 – 80,780 miles
  • 2024 – 79,786 miles
  • 2023 – 77,394 miles
  • 2022 – 75,455 miles
  • 2021 – 73,339 miles
  • 2020 – 72,197 miles
  • 2019 – 66,974 miles
  • 2018 – 62,619 miles
  • 2017 – 58,828 miles
  • 2016 – 56,834 miles
  • 2015 – 54,624 miles
  • 2014 – 51,075 miles
  • 2013 – 44,607 miles
  • 2012 – 43,700 miles
  • 2011 – 42,229 miles
  • 2010 – 35,318 miles
  • 2009 – 23,614 miles
  • 2007 – 18,701 miles
  • 2005 – 15,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,884 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,884 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    81,884 miles
    Test number
    355884001343
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail81,884 miles (+1,104)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,884 miles
    Test number
    265720052388
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,780 miles (+994)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,780 miles
    Test number
    437091982584
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  4. Pass79,786 miles (+2,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,786 miles
    Test number
    705268862761
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,394 miles (+1,939)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,394 miles
    Test number
    545031061775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,455 miles (+2,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,455 miles
    Test number
    638168139438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass73,339 miles (+1,142)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,339 miles
    Test number
    381834565696
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output emulsified (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output emulsified (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass72,197 miles (+5,223)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,197 miles
    Test number
    390701509145
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  9. Pass66,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,974 miles
    Test number
    918355446018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail66,974 miles (+4,355)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,974 miles
    Test number
    109960727045
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass62,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    62,619 miles
    Test number
    949336430768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail62,619 miles (+3,791)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,619 miles
    Test number
    586521973312
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass58,828 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,828 miles
    Test number
    806820993292
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to crack on outer wall
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail58,828 miles (+1,994)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,828 miles
    Test number
    921994485199
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to crack on outer wall
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass56,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,834 miles
    Test number
    107900926394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,834 miles (+2,210)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,834 miles
    Test number
    393085313069
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass54,624 miles (+3,549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,624 miles
    Test number
    897436925007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass51,075 miles (+6,468)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,075 miles
    Test number
    607176314056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight cracking of n/s/rear tyre walls
    • NoteSlight cracking of o/s/rear tyre valve

  19. Pass44,607 miles (+907)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,607 miles
    Test number
    599341233098
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass43,700 miles (+1,471)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,700 miles
    Test number
    208196402028
    • NoteOffside front jacking up point rubber missing

  21. Pass42,229 miles (+6,911)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,229 miles
    Test number
    116809811496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,318 miles (+11,704)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,318 miles
    Test number
    234008810091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront registration plate characters appear to be spaced less than 11mm apart and plate is starting to delaminate
    • NoteFront tyres showing age related wear
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to delaminate

  23. Fail23,614 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,614 miles
    Test number
    151620329434
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass23,614 miles (+4,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,614 miles
    Test number
    943140229064
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass18,701 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,701 miles
    Test number
    472214257464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,974 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,974 miles
    Test number
    131704507471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    15,562 miles
    Test number
    401669035329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 HKB

Does LM52 HKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 HKB is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 HKB?
The MOT on LM52 HKB is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 HKB done?
LM52 HKB was recorded at 81,884 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 3,301 miles a year.
Has LM52 HKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 HKB has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 HKB 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 HKB find?
LM52 HKB passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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