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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LM52 JWWMOT history

LM52 JWW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 139,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2024.

LM52 JWW silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2025
Mileage
139,849 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2024
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 JWW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 JWW was last recorded at 139,849 miles on 12 Aug 2024, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,819 miles · 10 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
6,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,849 miles
  • 2023 – 133,935 miles
  • 2022 – 130,466 miles
  • 2021 – 125,430 miles
  • 2020 – 119,914 miles
  • 2019 – 110,211 miles
  • 2018 – 102,108 miles
  • 2017 – 93,578 miles
  • 2016 – 84,008 miles
  • 2015 – 78,275 miles
  • 2014 – 74,494 miles
  • 2013 – 67,983 miles
  • 2012 – 65,541 miles
  • 2011 – 60,135 miles
  • 2010 – 53,440 miles
  • 2009 – 44,606 miles
  • 2008 – 34,582 miles
  • 2007 – 33,153 miles
  • 2006 – 18,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,849 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged splitting

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged splitting

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,849 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    139,849 miles
    Test number
    148601830931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail139,819 miles (+5,884)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,819 miles
    Test number
    976284365356
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass133,935 miles (+3,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    133,935 miles
    Test number
    570891526182
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass130,466 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,466 miles
    Test number
    900411434372
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged splitting (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged splitting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  5. Fail130,466 miles (+5,036)1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,466 miles
    Test number
    715506520508
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged splitting (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged splitting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  6. Pass125,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,430 miles
    Test number
    221370588091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail125,430 miles (+5,516)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,430 miles
    Test number
    434140553298
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass119,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    119,914 miles
    Test number
    829267387543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail119,914 miles (+9,703)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,914 miles
    Test number
    984397814540
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass110,211 miles (+8,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,211 miles
    Test number
    675651205009
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff-side handbrake effort becoming low

  11. Pass102,108 miles (+8,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,108 miles
    Test number
    416212134110
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass93,578 miles (+9,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,578 miles
    Test number
    833061951958
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass84,008 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    84,008 miles
    Test number
    522926627311
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail84,008 miles (+5,733)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,008 miles
    Test number
    403299717376
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass78,275 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    78,275 miles
    Test number
    655979135103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,009 miles (+3,515)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,009 miles
    Test number
    698859325151
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass74,494 miles (+6,511)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,494 miles
    Test number
    937357224129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,983 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    67,983 miles
    Test number
    997741873177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,798 miles
    Test number
    477790233037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,798 miles (+2,257)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,798 miles
    Test number
    119705323016
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEml on deshboard and coolant level warning light too

  21. Pass65,541 miles (+5,406)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,541 miles
    Test number
    996960162114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,135 miles (+6,695)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,135 miles
    Test number
    286875571197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,440 miles (+8,834)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,440 miles
    Test number
    333949060173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,606 miles (+10,024)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,606 miles
    Test number
    202713969140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,582 miles
    Test number
    973202098176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail34,582 miles (+1,429)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,582 miles
    Test number
    784059588121
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  27. Pass33,153 miles (+14,702)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    33,153 miles
    Test number
    811050717376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    18,451 miles
    Test number
    354132516345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 JWW

Does LM52 JWW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 JWW expired on 31 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 JWW?
The MOT on LM52 JWW expired on 31 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 JWW done?
LM52 JWW was recorded at 139,849 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2024, an average of 6,835 miles a year.
Has LM52 JWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 JWW has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 JWW 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 JWW find?
LM52 JWW passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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