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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LM52 JVNMOT history

LM52 JVN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 43,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

LM52 JVN 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 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
43,349 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 JVN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 JVN was last recorded at 43,349 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 7,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,082 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,267 miles
Average per year
1,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,349 miles
  • 2025 – 36,082 miles
  • 2024 – 35,797 miles
  • 2023 – 35,499 miles
  • 2022 – 34,981 miles
  • 2021 – 34,631 miles
  • 2020 – 34,308 miles
  • 2019 – 33,635 miles
  • 2018 – 32,874 miles
  • 2017 – 32,457 miles
  • 2016 – 31,726 miles
  • 2015 – 30,783 miles
  • 2014 – 29,910 miles
  • 2013 – 28,989 miles
  • 2012 – 28,329 miles
  • 2011 – 27,523 miles
  • 2010 – 25,810 miles
  • 2009 – 22,698 miles
  • 2008 – 20,032 miles
  • 2007 – 18,770 miles
  • 2006 – 16,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,349 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,349 miles (+7,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    43,349 miles
    Test number
    312395224117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass36,082 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    36,082 miles
    Test number
    247806649235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass35,797 miles (+298)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    35,797 miles
    Test number
    772079744140
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass35,499 miles (+518)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    35,499 miles
    Test number
    574058377967
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass34,981 miles (+350)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    34,981 miles
    Test number
    897247618288
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Non obligatory fog lamp is inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass34,631 miles (+323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    34,631 miles
    Test number
    262612690981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass34,308 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    34,308 miles
    Test number
    635640040200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail34,308 miles (+673)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,308 miles
    Test number
    413874127724
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass33,635 miles (+761)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    33,635 miles
    Test number
    572176694339
    • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass32,874 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    32,874 miles
    Test number
    256409326630
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has surface cracking

  11. Fail32,874 miles (+417)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,874 miles
    Test number
    664997407864
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smearing across the screen (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has surface cracking

  12. Pass32,457 miles (+731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    32,457 miles
    Test number
    825726444585
    • AdvisoryOffside Front washer jet just hits lower section of screen

  13. Pass31,726 miles (+943)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    31,726 miles
    Test number
    636362042365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    30,783 miles
    Test number
    797209615051
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail30,782 miles (+872)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,782 miles
    Test number
    757449415048
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight Cracking Marks on Off Side front tyre

  16. Pass29,910 miles (+921)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,910 miles
    Test number
    776074024085
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking around tread due to ageing of tyre
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking around tread due to ageing of tyre
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking around tread due to ageing of tyre

  17. Pass28,989 miles (+660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    28,989 miles
    Test number
    698136213054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass28,329 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    28,329 miles
    Test number
    367119802003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,523 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,523 miles
    Test number
    287582111036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,810 miles (+3,112)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,810 miles
    Test number
    451890020058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,698 miles
    Test number
    392066419062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,698 miles (+2,666)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,698 miles
    Test number
    490046619052
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass20,032 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    20,032 miles
    Test number
    550717318056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,770 miles (+2,230)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    18,770 miles
    Test number
    201051217005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    16,540 miles
    Test number
    922423116004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 JVN

Does LM52 JVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 JVN is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 JVN?
The MOT on LM52 JVN is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 JVN done?
LM52 JVN was recorded at 43,349 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 1,336 miles a year.
Has LM52 JVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 JVN has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LM52 JVN 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 JVN find?
LM52 JVN passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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