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BMW 3 Series

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LM52 MFJMOT history

LM52 MFJ is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2021 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 201,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2021.

LM52 MFJ green 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 21 Dec 2021
Mileage
201,873 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 MFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM52 MFJ was last recorded at 201,873 miles on 13 Dec 2021, 8,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,631 miles · 22 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
8,242 miles
Average per year
10,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 201,873 miles
  • 2020 – 193,631 miles
  • 2019 – 183,531 miles
  • 2018 – 170,964 miles
  • 2017 – 158,640 miles
  • 2016 – 143,877 miles
  • 2015 – 127,360 miles
  • 2013 – 108,487 miles
  • 2012 – 98,575 miles
  • 2011 – 90,997 miles
  • 2010 – 79,828 miles
  • 2009 – 71,306 miles
  • 2008 – 59,787 miles
  • 2007 – 44,350 miles
  • 2006 – 32,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail201,873 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail201,873 miles (+8,242)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,873 miles
    Test number
    308581360895
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass193,631 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    193,631 miles
    Test number
    969524079559
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryGenral under body corrosion in and out of prescribed aria

  3. Fail193,631 miles (+10,100)2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,631 miles
    Test number
    612162209661
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGenral under body corrosion in and out of prescribed aria

  4. Pass183,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    183,531 miles
    Test number
    228721119829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail183,527 miles (+12,563)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,527 miles
    Test number
    288115638428
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass170,964 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    170,964 miles
    Test number
    272876849742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail170,822 miles (+12,182)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,822 miles
    Test number
    452604467503
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass158,640 miles (+14,763)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    158,640 miles
    Test number
    124454111711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,877 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    143,877 miles
    Test number
    234128782104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail143,873 miles (+6,325)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,873 miles
    Test number
    728857047457
    • FailureCentral Rear Inner seat belt 'folded webbing' type load limiter deployed DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY (5.4.3b)

  11. Pass137,548 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    137,548 miles
    Test number
    214217545933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail137,545 miles (+10,185)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,545 miles
    Test number
    206635426987
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass127,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    127,360 miles
    Test number
    356728225097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. PassMileage not read2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    197615414420
    • NoteNearside front repeater light is loosing it's colour.
    • NoteOffside front repeater light is loosing it's colour.

  15. Pass108,487 miles (+9,912)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    108,487 miles
    Test number
    106938713448
    • NoteALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO GET SURFACE CORROSION

  16. Pass98,575 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    98,575 miles
    Test number
    298276302058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,570 miles (+7,573)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,570 miles
    Test number
    976165602088
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  18. Pass90,997 miles (+11,169)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    90,997 miles
    Test number
    738027911093
    • NoteNEAR SIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

  19. Pass79,828 miles (+8,522)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    79,828 miles
    Test number
    661514610053
    • AdvisoryBonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre getting low on tread

  20. Pass71,306 miles (+11,519)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    71,306 miles
    Test number
    270821629092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,787 miles (+15,437)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    59,787 miles
    Test number
    171386018027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brake discs worn and corroded

  22. Pass44,350 miles (+12,334)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    44,350 miles
    Test number
    611212027008
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres 4mm
    • NoteExhaust rattle

  23. Pass32,016 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,016 miles
    Test number
    970834326080
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

Questions about LM52 MFJ

Does LM52 MFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 MFJ expired on 21 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 MFJ?
The MOT on LM52 MFJ expired on 21 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 MFJ done?
LM52 MFJ was recorded at 201,873 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2021, an average of 10,693 miles a year.
Has LM52 MFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 MFJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 MFJ 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 MFJ find?
LM52 MFJ failed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2021 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 2 more.

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