BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
LM52 JVHMOT history
LM52 JVH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 184,653 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 184,653 mi
- At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,711 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 JVH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 7 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 JVH was last recorded at 184,653 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 184,653 miles · 1 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,711 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 184,653 miles
- 2024 – 178,609 miles
- 2023 – 176,709 miles
- 2022 – 176,314 miles
- 2019 – 173,929 miles
- 2018 – 169,288 miles
- 2017 – 162,761 miles
- 2016 – 154,719 miles
- 2015 – 148,059 miles
- 2014 – 132,860 miles
- 2013 – 120,526 miles
- 2012 – 109,019 miles
- 2011 – 94,850 miles
- 2010 – 83,624 miles
- 2009 – 72,950 miles
- 2008 – 59,744 miles
- 2007 – 47,107 miles
- 2006 – 34,462 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass184,653 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012
Full MOT history
22 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,653 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 184,653 miles
- Test number
- 810047139230
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Fail184,653 miles (+6,044)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,653 miles
- Test number
- 275976773175
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass178,609 miles (+1,900)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 178,609 miles
- Test number
- 185360218321
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass176,709 miles (+395)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 176,709 miles
- Test number
- 647299177932
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass176,314 miles (+2,385)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 176,314 miles
- Test number
- 533238293080
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass173,929 miles (+4,641)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 173,929 miles
- Test number
- 566160215424
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass169,288 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 169,288 miles
- Test number
- 994908694316
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail169,288 miles (+6,527)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,288 miles
- Test number
- 858196346798
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass162,761 miles (+8,042)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 162,761 miles
- Test number
- 765626826367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,719 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 154,719 miles
- Test number
- 956352497600
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,719 miles (+6,660)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,719 miles
- Test number
- 976143478155
- Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass148,059 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 148,059 miles
- Test number
- 216185075199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail148,059 miles (+15,199)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,059 miles
- Test number
- 907135475157
- FailureFront Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass132,860 miles (+12,334)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 132,860 miles
- Test number
- 837109064194
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass120,526 miles (+11,507)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 120,526 miles
- Test number
- 656265073101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,019 miles (+14,169)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 109,019 miles
- Test number
- 566655562116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass94,850 miles (+11,226)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 94,850 miles
- Test number
- 935145761106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,624 miles (+10,674)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 83,624 miles
- Test number
- 310286860138
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,950 miles (+13,206)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 72,950 miles
- Test number
- 874358879140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,744 miles (+12,637)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 59,744 miles
- Test number
- 622318758130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,107 miles (+12,645)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 47,107 miles
- Test number
- 553897857166
- 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)
Pass34,462 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 34,462 miles
- Test number
- 244072276402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 JVH
- Does LM52 JVH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 JVH is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 JVH?
- The MOT on LM52 JVH is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM52 JVH done?
- LM52 JVH was recorded at 184,653 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 7,711 miles a year.
- Has LM52 JVH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 JVH has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM52 JVH 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 JVH find?
- LM52 JVH passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 3 more.
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