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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LM52 JWNMOT history

LM52 JWN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 137,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LM52 JWN black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
137,890 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 JWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 JWN was last recorded at 137,890 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 10,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2013.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
127,314 miles · 9 Oct 2013
Between the last two tests
10,576 miles
Average per year
3,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,890 miles
  • 2013 – 127,314 miles
  • 2012 – 119,295 miles
  • 2011 – 112,820 miles
  • 2010 – 107,633 miles
  • 2009 – 98,942 miles
  • 2008 – 91,236 miles
  • 2007 – 84,031 miles
  • 2006 – 74,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,890 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,890 miles (+10,576)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    137,890 miles
    Test number
    409409940786
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass127,314 miles (+8,019)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    127,314 miles
    Test number
    878802083233
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteProp-shaft coupling worn
  3. Pass119,295 miles (+6,475)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    119,295 miles
    Test number
    637226972220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  4. Pass112,820 miles (+5,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    112,820 miles
    Test number
    506714371288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  5. Pass107,633 miles (+8,691)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    107,633 miles
    Test number
    601682880234
    • NoteAdvised front brake pads wearing thin
  6. Pass98,942 miles (+7,706)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    98,942 miles
    Test number
    361802219486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,236 miles (+7,205)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    91,236 miles
    Test number
    381277408224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,031 miles (+9,937)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    84,031 miles
    Test number
    323202877110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    74,094 miles
    Test number
    502073756108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,092 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,092 miles
    Test number
    750593956184
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM52 JWN

Does LM52 JWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 JWN is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 JWN?
The MOT on LM52 JWN is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 JWN done?
LM52 JWN was recorded at 137,890 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 3,138 miles a year.
Has LM52 JWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 JWN has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2006.
Has the mileage on LM52 JWN 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 JWN find?
LM52 JWN passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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