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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LM52 JXCMOT history

LM52 JXC is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 139,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2024.

LM52 JXC 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 2 Dec 2025
Mileage
139,283 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 JXC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 JXC was last recorded at 139,283 miles on 3 Dec 2024, 1,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,338 miles · 6 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,945 miles
Average per year
4,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,283 miles
  • 2023 – 137,338 miles
  • 2022 – 137,064 miles
  • 2021 – 134,505 miles
  • 2020 – 133,851 miles
  • 2019 – 129,998 miles
  • 2018 – 127,132 miles
  • 2016 – 124,765 miles
  • 2015 – 116,574 miles
  • 2013 – 112,080 miles
  • 2012 – 109,200 miles
  • 2011 – 102,116 miles
  • 2010 – 92,922 miles
  • 2009 – 85,748 miles
  • 2008 – 74,943 miles
  • 2007 – 61,893 miles
  • 2006 – 51,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,283 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryAll 4 wheel arches corroded
  • AdvisoryHandbrake below min but locked
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear axle, suspension corroded
  • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,283 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    139,283 miles
    Test number
    962950892767
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake below min but locked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle, suspension corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,283 miles (+1,945)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,283 miles
    Test number
    586444770168
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake below min but locked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle, suspension corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,338 miles (+274)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    137,338 miles
    Test number
    987637047513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,064 miles (+2,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    137,064 miles
    Test number
    685104597432
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface rust under the vehicle and on some suspension components

  5. Pass134,505 miles (+654)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,505 miles
    Test number
    858989371594
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass133,851 miles (+50)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    133,851 miles
    Test number
    437014103694
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail133,801 miles (+3,803)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,801 miles
    Test number
    926932724976
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClose to exhaust emissions limits.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass129,998 miles (+2,866)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    129,998 miles
    Test number
    126710703683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,132 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    127,132 miles
    Test number
    501135157547
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (adv rplc) (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components

  10. Fail127,132 miles (+2,367)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,132 miles
    Test number
    128360550062
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (adv rplc) (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components

  11. Pass124,765 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    124,765 miles
    Test number
    910983888312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail124,763 miles (+3,898)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,763 miles
    Test number
    360420388592
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass120,865 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    120,865 miles
    Test number
    202855921433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass116,574 miles (+4,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    116,574 miles
    Test number
    758455005089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass112,080 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    112,080 miles
    Test number
    455342253445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail112,080 miles (+2,880)5 failures2 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,080 miles
    Test number
    106882753361
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass109,200 miles (+7,084)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    109,200 miles
    Test number
    327702952377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,116 miles (+9,194)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    102,116 miles
    Test number
    536138711382
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVehicle has just met required parking brake performence at the time if test therefore it will require brake adjustment in future

  19. Pass92,922 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    92,922 miles
    Test number
    993459900325
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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)

  20. Fail92,922 miles (+7,174)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,922 miles
    Test number
    623989200331
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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)

  21. Pass85,748 miles (+10,805)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    85,748 miles
    Test number
    441872379221
    • NoteSlight play in both front suspension arm ball joint seats

  22. Pass74,943 miles (+13,050)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    74,943 miles
    Test number
    674036068299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,893 miles (+10,043)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,893 miles
    Test number
    313180557403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    51,850 miles
    Test number
    312593066416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 JXC

Does LM52 JXC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 JXC expired on 2 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 JXC?
The MOT on LM52 JXC expired on 2 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 JXC done?
LM52 JXC was recorded at 139,283 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2024, an average of 4,803 miles a year.
Has LM52 JXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 JXC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 JXC 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 JXC find?
LM52 JXC passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; all 4 wheel arches corroded; handbrake below min but locked, and 4 more.

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