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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LM52 LGZMOT history

LM52 LGZ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2023.

LM52 LGZ 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 25 Sept 2024
Mileage
123,193 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 LGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 LGZ was last recorded at 123,193 miles on 26 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Sept 2023: 123,193 miles, lower than 128,226 miles on 4 Sept 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,226 miles · 4 Sept 2021
Average per year
3,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 123,193 miles
  • 2021 – 128,226 miles
  • 2020 – 121,540 miles
  • 2018 – 115,768 miles
  • 2017 – 113,878 miles
  • 2016 – 110,317 miles
  • 2015 – 106,570 miles
  • 2014 – 102,344 miles
  • 2013 – 100,028 miles
  • 2012 – 96,900 miles
  • 2011 – 91,590 miles
  • 2010 – 84,945 miles
  • 2009 – 78,673 miles
  • 2008 – 73,465 miles
  • 2007 – 68,224 miles
  • 2006 – 63,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,193 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryPark brake has slight travel
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,193 miles (-5,033)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,193 miles
    Test number
    207598206102
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPark brake has slight travel
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  2. Pass128,226 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,226 miles
    Test number
    145915516090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point area corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface rust
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Fail122,077 miles (+537)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,077 miles
    Test number
    902825519524
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working n/s & o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point area corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface rust
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  4. Pass121,540 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    121,540 miles
    Test number
    521945789451
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all, from lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail121,540 miles (+5,772)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,540 miles
    Test number
    538757281831
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all, from lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass115,768 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,768 miles
    Test number
    836255167302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre heavily perished,recommend replacement.sill covers fitted.

  7. Fail115,768 miles (+1,890)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,768 miles
    Test number
    682660228589
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre heavily perished,recommend replacement.sill covers fitted.

  8. Pass113,878 miles (+3,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    113,878 miles
    Test number
    560689733744
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass110,317 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    110,317 miles
    Test number
    880852755653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear pivot at chassis mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Fail110,317 miles (+3,747)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,317 miles
    Test number
    648573724402
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear pivot at chassis mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass106,570 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    106,570 miles
    Test number
    665369525096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail106,570 miles (+4,226)6 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,570 miles
    Test number
    148772115431
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  13. Pass102,344 miles (+2,316)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    102,344 miles
    Test number
    695905614056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSill covers fitted.

  14. Pass100,028 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    100,028 miles
    Test number
    459374313018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,012 miles (+3,112)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,012 miles
    Test number
    116680413459
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  16. Pass96,900 miles (+5,310)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    96,900 miles
    Test number
    778180612019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSill covers fitted.O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

  17. Pass91,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    91,590 miles
    Test number
    875330211071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,590 miles (+6,645)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,590 miles
    Test number
    968690811095
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass84,945 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    84,945 miles
    Test number
    384495310045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail84,878 miles (+6,205)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,878 miles
    Test number
    332661310052
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass78,673 miles (+5,208)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    78,673 miles
    Test number
    791182619062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,465 miles (+5,241)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    73,465 miles
    Test number
    981375118003
    • NoteSlight movement o/s and n/s/f lower wishbone rear bushes.

  23. Pass68,224 miles (+4,342)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    68,224 miles
    Test number
    880130417017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,882 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    63,882 miles
    Test number
    212649216092
    • 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)

  25. Fail63,882 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,882 miles
    Test number
    702949116001
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

Questions about LM52 LGZ

Does LM52 LGZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 LGZ expired on 25 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 LGZ?
The MOT on LM52 LGZ expired on 25 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 LGZ done?
LM52 LGZ was recorded at 123,193 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2023, an average of 3,354 miles a year.
Has LM52 LGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 LGZ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 LGZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Sept 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 LGZ find?
LM52 LGZ passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2023 with 5 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; offside front lower suspension component pin or bush slightly worn; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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