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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LM52 LRMMOT history

LM52 LRM is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2022 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 215,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2022.

LM52 LRM black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2022
Mileage
215,961 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 LRM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM52 LRM was last recorded at 215,961 miles on 10 Jan 2022, 7,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,805 miles · 12 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
7,156 miles
Average per year
8,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 215,961 miles
  • 2021 – 208,805 miles
  • 2019 – 197,955 miles
  • 2018 – 189,289 miles
  • 2017 – 178,433 miles
  • 2016 – 168,582 miles
  • 2015 – 152,204 miles
  • 2014 – 146,127 miles
  • 2013 – 138,720 miles
  • 2012 – 132,665 miles
  • 2011 – 125,556 miles
  • 2010 – 117,137 miles
  • 2009 – 108,501 miles
  • 2008 – 104,658 miles
  • 2007 – 98,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail215,961 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wrong size (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier tray corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre very close to limit
  • AdvisoryOil leak
  • AdvisoryRear springs corroded
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle badly corroded
  • AdvisoryX4 indicators slightly discolored

What MOT failures 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 handbrake performance

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail215,961 miles (+7,156)2 dangerous15 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,961 miles
    Test number
    358921168564
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wrong size (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier tray corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre very close to limit
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle badly corroded
    • AdvisoryX4 indicators slightly discolored

  2. Pass208,805 miles (+10,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    208,805 miles
    Test number
    882927042116
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass197,955 miles (+8,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    197,955 miles
    Test number
    453074631748
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake performance
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on limit

  4. Pass189,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    189,289 miles
    Test number
    768496950914
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake performance

  5. Fail189,289 miles (+10,856)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,289 miles
    Test number
    210195697268
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake performance
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber damp
    • AdvisoryOffside rear upper shock absorber mounting bush split

  6. Pass178,433 miles (+9,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    178,433 miles
    Test number
    459544901603
    • AdvisoryOffside front anti roll bar link
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber

  7. Pass168,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    168,582 miles
    Test number
    385129778525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail168,582 miles (+16,378)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,582 miles
    Test number
    305935071371
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal [ at rear] (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside not working (3.7.B.6a)

  9. Pass152,204 miles (+6,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    152,204 miles
    Test number
    286366255443
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass146,127 miles (+7,407)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    146,127 miles
    Test number
    428475484154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,720 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    138,720 miles
    Test number
    339954683152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail138,718 miles (+6,053)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,718 miles
    Test number
    477173183166
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass132,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    132,665 miles
    Test number
    138555782172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail132,663 miles (+7,107)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,663 miles
    Test number
    259355982121
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass125,556 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    125,556 miles
    Test number
    546595371139
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail125,556 miles (+8,419)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,556 miles
    Test number
    945605271155
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass117,137 miles (+8,636)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    117,137 miles
    Test number
    983067830136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass108,501 miles (+3,843)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    108,501 miles
    Test number
    903338939102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass104,658 miles (+6,430)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    104,658 miles
    Test number
    662927698144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,228 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    98,228 miles
    Test number
    330494897177
    • NoteSlight wear in bottom ball joints/ corrosion on all brake discs/

  21. Fail98,228 miles (+4,686)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,228 miles
    Test number
    842614997161
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSlight wear in bottom ball joints/ corrosion on all brake discs/

  22. Pass93,542 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    93,542 miles
    Test number
    211200817066
    • 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 LRM

Does LM52 LRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 LRM expired on 11 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 LRM?
The MOT on LM52 LRM expired on 11 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 LRM done?
LM52 LRM was recorded at 215,961 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2022, an average of 8,161 miles a year.
Has LM52 LRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 LRM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 LRM 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 LRM find?
LM52 LRM failed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 15 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wrong size; offside front anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured; nearside front position lamp not working, and 19 more.

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