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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LM52 LDZMOT history

LM52 LDZ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 101,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LM52 LDZ black 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 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
101,783 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 LDZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 LDZ was last recorded at 101,783 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 3,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,557 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,226 miles
Average per year
4,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,783 miles
  • 2024 – 98,557 miles
  • 2023 – 95,305 miles
  • 2022 – 87,966 miles
  • 2021 – 84,768 miles
  • 2020 – 82,362 miles
  • 2019 – 81,396 miles
  • 2018 – 77,682 miles
  • 2017 – 74,681 miles
  • 2016 – 70,538 miles
  • 2015 – 65,680 miles
  • 2014 – 60,644 miles
  • 2013 – 55,737 miles
  • 2012 – 50,927 miles
  • 2011 – 46,162 miles
  • 2010 – 42,804 miles
  • 2009 – 38,095 miles
  • 2008 – 33,986 miles
  • 2007 – 27,070 miles
  • 2006 – 19,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,783 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,783 miles (+3,226)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    101,783 miles
    Test number
    517318691933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,557 miles (+3,252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    98,557 miles
    Test number
    916458944718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,305 miles (+3,620)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    95,305 miles
    Test number
    213653562575
    • Advisory2x front anti roll bar bushes worn
    • Advisory2x front bottom ball joints deteriorated
    • Advisory2x front suspension arm bushes worn
    • Advisory2x rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing low 245/40/17
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass91,685 miles (+3,719)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,685 miles
    Test number
    251553005992
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass87,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,966 miles
    Test number
    640431645814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,966 miles (+3,198)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,966 miles
    Test number
    239249261651
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass84,768 miles (+2,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,768 miles
    Test number
    441759984290
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass82,362 miles (+966)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,362 miles
    Test number
    903564376225
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,396 miles (+3,714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,396 miles
    Test number
    491029373699
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass77,682 miles (+3,001)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    77,682 miles
    Test number
    700057244542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,681 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,681 miles
    Test number
    912753807442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,538 miles (+4,858)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,538 miles
    Test number
    795889183972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,680 miles (+5,036)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,680 miles
    Test number
    698565007967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,644 miles (+4,907)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,644 miles
    Test number
    897214044311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,737 miles (+4,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,737 miles
    Test number
    686437933360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass50,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,927 miles
    Test number
    499051632362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,927 miles (+4,765)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,927 miles
    Test number
    508101532395
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass46,162 miles (+3,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,162 miles
    Test number
    786406311341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass42,804 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,804 miles
    Test number
    491750120320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail42,804 miles (+4,709)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,804 miles
    Test number
    250440620324
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail38,095 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,095 miles
    Test number
    300415919361
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass38,095 miles (+4,109)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,095 miles
    Test number
    314605919314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,986 miles
    Test number
    483545168408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,986 miles (+556)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,986 miles
    Test number
    434345068322
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail33,430 miles (+6,360)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,430 miles
    Test number
    901647428337
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass27,070 miles (+7,592)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    27,070 miles
    Test number
    282261627312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,478 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    19,478 miles
    Test number
    592544626313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,444 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    16,444 miles
    Test number
    100245426419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail16,339 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,339 miles
    Test number
    352404216029
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about LM52 LDZ

Does LM52 LDZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 LDZ is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 LDZ?
The MOT on LM52 LDZ is valid until 14 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 LDZ done?
LM52 LDZ was recorded at 101,783 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 4,297 miles a year.
Has LM52 LDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 LDZ has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 LDZ 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 LDZ find?
LM52 LDZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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