BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,993 cc
LM52 MWFMOT history
LM52 MWF is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 177,043 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 177,043 mi
- At MOT on 4 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 8,410 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 MWF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 22 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 MWF was last recorded at 177,043 miles on 4 Oct 2023, 4,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 172,297 miles · 7 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4,746 miles
- Average per year
- 8,410 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 177,043 miles
- 2022 – 172,297 miles
- 2021 – 160,724 miles
- 2020 – 151,798 miles
- 2019 – 140,423 miles
- 2018 – 128,696 miles
- 2017 – 116,364 miles
- 2016 – 104,700 miles
- 2015 – 90,793 miles
- 2014 – 77,273 miles
- 2013 – 63,592 miles
- 2012 – 56,959 miles
- 2011 – 55,422 miles
- 2010 – 51,469 miles
- 2009 – 44,586 miles
- 2008 – 38,702 miles
- 2007 – 34,851 miles
- 2006 – 29,936 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass177,043 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
N/S/R brake backing plate corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear silencer heat shield insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,043 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 177,043 miles
- Test number
- 972317209774
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,042 miles (+4,745)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,042 miles
- Test number
- 532118415923
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass172,297 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 172,297 miles
- Test number
- 217849178755
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryN/S/R brake backing plate corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear silencer heat shield insecure
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to all 4 wheel arches
Fail172,296 miles (+11,572)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,296 miles
- Test number
- 653242437750
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryN/S/R brake backing plate corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear silencer heat shield insecure
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to all 4 wheel arches
Pass160,724 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 160,724 miles
- Test number
- 273930931023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops deteriorating
Fail160,724 miles (+8,926)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,724 miles
- Test number
- 940833970292
- MajorNearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops deteriorating
Pass151,798 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 151,798 miles
- Test number
- 626766690107
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail151,798 miles (+11,375)1 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,798 miles
- Test number
- 994373025981
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass140,423 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 140,423 miles
- Test number
- 810439166440
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail144,221 miles (+15,525)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,221 miles
- Test number
- 155220854530
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass128,696 miles (+12,332)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 128,696 miles
- Test number
- 910037650760
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass116,364 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 116,364 miles
- Test number
- 310944741575
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail116,364 miles (+11,664)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,364 miles
- Test number
- 262034949681
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass104,700 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 104,700 miles
- Test number
- 170932397894
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail104,700 miles (+13,907)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,700 miles
- Test number
- 660802184162
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass90,793 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 90,793 miles
- Test number
- 658577259657
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,793 miles (+13,520)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,793 miles
- Test number
- 130385421322
- Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass77,273 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 77,273 miles
- Test number
- 578209764286
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail77,273 miles (+13,681)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,273 miles
- Test number
- 389419264291
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass63,592 miles (+34)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 63,592 miles
- Test number
- 555867273211
- 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)
- NoteScreen washers weak on screen
Fail63,558 miles (+6,599)1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,558 miles
- Test number
- 387206473431
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- 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)
- NoteScreen washers weak on screen
Pass56,959 miles (+1,537)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 56,959 miles
- Test number
- 699319572261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,422 miles (+3,953)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 55,422 miles
- Test number
- 246759671245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,469 miles (+6,883)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 51,469 miles
- Test number
- 683341860285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,586 miles (+5,884)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 44,586 miles
- Test number
- 631491869276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,702 miles (+3,851)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 38,702 miles
- Test number
- 163582188215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,851 miles (+4,915)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 34,851 miles
- Test number
- 720258077262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,936 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 29,936 miles
- Test number
- 152657596093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 MWF
- Does LM52 MWF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 MWF expired on 9 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 MWF?
- The MOT on LM52 MWF expired on 9 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 MWF done?
- LM52 MWF was recorded at 177,043 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2023, an average of 8,410 miles a year.
- Has LM52 MWF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 MWF has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM52 MWF 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 MWF find?
- LM52 MWF passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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