BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
LM52 NKGMOT history
LM52 NKG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 245,522 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 May 2027
- Mileage
- 245,522 km
- At MOT on 12 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,301 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 NKG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 8 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 NKG was last recorded at 245,522 km on 12 May 2026, 9 km more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 245,513 km · 11 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 9 km
- Average per year
- 3,301 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 245,522 km
- 2025 – 241,384 km
- 2024 – 238,632 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass245,522 km
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryEngine oil level at minimumRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside front position lamp flickeringRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front bumper insecure
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
28 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass245,522 km (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2027
- Odometer
- 245,522 km
- Test number
- 927697634917
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level at minimum
- AdvisoryOffside front position lamp flickering
Fail245,513 km (+4,129)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 245,513 km
- Test number
- 898109258338
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level at minimum
- AdvisoryOffside front position lamp flickering
Pass241,384 km6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2026
- Odometer
- 241,384 km
- Test number
- 193164334473
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level at minimum
Fail241,383 km (+2,751)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 241,383 km
- Test number
- 562419416239
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed unable to rev engine (8.2.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level at minimum
Pass238,632 km (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2025
- Odometer
- 238,632 km
- Test number
- 438913937405
- AdvisoryFront bumper insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail238,631 km (+13)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,631 km
- Test number
- 336218170074
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bumper insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail238,618 km1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,618 km
- Test number
- 526201080262
- DangerousRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate incorrect wrong plate (0.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate incorrect wrong plate (0.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront bumper insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass135,368 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 135,368 miles
- Test number
- 759316730241
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail135,368 miles (+7,055)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,368 miles
- Test number
- 881134035193
- Repaired at testHorn not working replaced fuse (7.7 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass128,313 miles (+4,854)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 128,313 miles
- Test number
- 340403026673
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,459 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 123,459 miles
- Test number
- 382925387120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,455 miles (+5,503)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,455 miles
- Test number
- 898467823582
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
Pass117,952 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 117,952 miles
- Test number
- 200379350160
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear has cracking on inner sidewall
Fail117,952 miles (+6,813)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,952 miles
- Test number
- 826536837936
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear has cracking on inner sidewall
Pass111,139 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 111,139 miles
- Test number
- 345539271674
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch. (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail111,139 miles (+7,079)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,139 miles
- Test number
- 430535603474
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch. (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass104,060 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 104,060 miles
- Test number
- 278737804396
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail104,060 miles (+11,849)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,060 miles
- Test number
- 446497204310
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass92,211 miles (+2,813)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 92,211 miles
- Test number
- 129648093279
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass89,398 miles (+5,618)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 89,398 miles
- Test number
- 395744123059
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass83,780 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 83,780 miles
- Test number
- 545476922079
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail83,780 miles (+6,920)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,780 miles
- Test number
- 147265722453
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass76,860 miles (+1,417)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 76,860 miles
- Test number
- 901631070269
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBrake discs pitted
Pass75,443 miles (+9,832)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 75,443 miles
- Test number
- 690460589265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,611 miles (+5,088)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 65,611 miles
- Test number
- 471302988202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,523 miles (+24,335)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 60,523 miles
- Test number
- 360463987280
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Pass36,188 miles (+307)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 36,188 miles
- Test number
- 832691206162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,881 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 35,881 miles
- Test number
- 924805226042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LM52 NKG
- Does LM52 NKG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 NKG is valid until 11 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 NKG?
- The MOT on LM52 NKG is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM52 NKG done?
- LM52 NKG was recorded at 245,522 km at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 3,301 km a year.
- Has LM52 NKG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 NKG has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM52 NKG 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 NKG find?
- LM52 NKG passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; engine oil level at minimum, and 1 more.
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