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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LM52 LGCMOT history

LM52 LGC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

LM52 LGC 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 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
138,231 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 LGC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 LGC was last recorded at 138,231 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 2,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,437 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,794 miles
Average per year
3,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,231 miles
  • 2024 – 135,437 miles
  • 2023 – 135,327 miles
  • 2022 – 135,122 miles
  • 2021 – 135,102 miles
  • 2020 – 135,100 miles
  • 2019 – 135,098 miles
  • 2018 – 133,957 miles
  • 2016 – 120,599 miles
  • 2015 – 111,357 miles
  • 2014 – 108,423 miles
  • 2013 – 101,573 miles
  • 2012 – 94,232 miles
  • 2010 – 85,268 miles
  • 2009 – 80,747 miles
  • 2008 – 76,424 miles
  • 2007 – 72,237 miles
  • 2006 – 63,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,231 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Vehicle too low for roller brake test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,231 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    138,231 miles
    Test number
    536168526114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,437 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,437 miles
    Test number
    114779549388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,327 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,327 miles
    Test number
    859427883707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,122 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    135,122 miles
    Test number
    135252455981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass135,102 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,102 miles
    Test number
    230473346147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts unable to check

  6. Pass135,100 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,100 miles
    Test number
    134600557582
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle too low for roller brake test

  7. Pass135,098 miles (+1,141)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,098 miles
    Test number
    208135118050
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle too low for roller brake test

  8. Pass133,957 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    133,957 miles
    Test number
    742512074549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both has surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail133,957 miles (+13,358)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,957 miles
    Test number
    668842447216
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both has surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass120,599 miles (+9,242)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    120,599 miles
    Test number
    800359464432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,357 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    111,357 miles
    Test number
    667269063359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  12. Fail111,357 miles (+2,934)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,357 miles
    Test number
    982936881963
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  13. Pass108,423 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    108,423 miles
    Test number
    589476244388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,014 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    105,014 miles
    Test number
    489764814047
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers

  15. Fail105,014 miles (+3,441)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,014 miles
    Test number
    536994214005
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers

  16. Pass101,573 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    101,573 miles
    Test number
    927851413002
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers

  17. Fail101,573 miles (+7,341)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,573 miles
    Test number
    366431313071
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers

  18. Pass94,232 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    94,232 miles
    Test number
    198405402050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  19. Fail94,232 miles (+8,964)3 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,232 miles
    Test number
    718635402064
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  20. Fail85,268 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,268 miles
    Test number
    742566350312
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight wear to front discs

  21. Pass85,268 miles (+4,521)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    85,268 miles
    Test number
    791586850388
    • NoteSlight wear to front discs

  22. Pass80,747 miles (+38)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    80,747 miles
    Test number
    123688149354
    • NoteCuts to o/s front /n/s rear tyre outter sidewall

  23. Fail80,709 miles (+4,285)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,709 miles
    Test number
    830425349307
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCuts to o/s front /n/s rear tyre outter sidewall

  24. Pass76,424 miles (+4,187)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    76,424 miles
    Test number
    324823348382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass72,237 miles (+8,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    72,237 miles
    Test number
    374557307331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass63,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    63,320 miles
    Test number
    992806146313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 LGC

Does LM52 LGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 LGC is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 LGC?
The MOT on LM52 LGC is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 LGC done?
LM52 LGC was recorded at 138,231 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 3,956 miles a year.
Has LM52 LGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 LGC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LM52 LGC 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 LGC find?
LM52 LGC passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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