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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

LM52 LGLMOT history

LM52 LGL is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 16 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 70,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

LM52 LGL silver 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 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
70,336 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 LGL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 LGL was last recorded at 70,336 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,336 miles · 24 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,336 miles
  • 2019 – 69,740 miles
  • 2018 – 68,833 miles
  • 2017 – 65,648 miles
  • 2016 – 61,513 miles
  • 2015 – 54,463 miles
  • 2014 – 53,875 miles
  • 2013 – 53,870 miles
  • 2012 – 52,098 miles
  • 2011 – 49,739 miles
  • 2010 – 44,493 miles
  • 2009 – 41,923 miles
  • 2008 – 26,898 miles
  • 2007 – 18,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,336 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose rear clamps broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront suspension corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear exhaust clamps x 2 cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,336 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    70,336 miles
    Test number
    391384336299
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose rear clamps broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded

  2. Fail70,336 miles (+596)4 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,336 miles
    Test number
    584954118078
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose rear clamps broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded

  3. Pass69,740 miles (+907)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,740 miles
    Test number
    221114362709
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer clamps corroded and broken
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering components

  4. Pass68,833 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,833 miles
    Test number
    373515674740
    • AdvisoryOil leak at engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak at rear diff
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps x 2 cracked

  5. Fail68,833 miles (+3,185)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,833 miles
    Test number
    708888139127
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak at engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak at rear diff
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps x 2 cracked

  6. Pass65,648 miles (+4,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,648 miles
    Test number
    721300451717
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps x 2 cracked

  7. Pass61,513 miles (+7,050)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,513 miles
    Test number
    935255149142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,463 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,463 miles
    Test number
    899562875070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,875 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,875 miles
    Test number
    906691354151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,870 miles (+1,772)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,870 miles
    Test number
    915952883114
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear indicator lights slightly faded
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NotePlastic body sills fitted
    • NoteTyre pressure monitoring light on

  11. Pass52,098 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,098 miles
    Test number
    989212382109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,739 miles (+5,246)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,739 miles
    Test number
    867586071105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,493 miles
    Test number
    484306660100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,493 miles (+2,570)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,493 miles
    Test number
    510733260179
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass41,923 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,923 miles
    Test number
    380054579122
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Fail41,923 miles (+15,025)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,923 miles
    Test number
    260810279157
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass26,898 miles (+8,801)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,898 miles
    Test number
    364733268169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    18,097 miles
    Test number
    270747897430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 LGL

Does LM52 LGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 LGL is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 LGL?
The MOT on LM52 LGL is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 LGL done?
LM52 LGL was recorded at 70,336 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 2,758 miles a year.
Has LM52 LGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 LGL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 LGL 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 LGL find?
LM52 LGL passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust silencer slightly loose rear clamps broken; fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 3 more.

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