BMW 318
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,895 cc
LM52 PAOMOT history
LM52 PAO is a silver petrol BMW 318 first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 88,814 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 88,814 mi
- At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,622 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 PAO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 318
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 20 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 PAO was last recorded at 88,814 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 88,812 miles · 17 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 2,622 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,814 miles
- 2025 – 88,258 miles
- 2024 – 86,900 miles
- 2023 – 86,675 miles
- 2022 – 85,845 miles
- 2021 – 85,814 miles
- 2020 – 85,011 miles
- 2019 – 83,309 miles
- 2018 – 81,464 miles
- 2017 – 79,398 miles
- 2016 – 76,710 miles
- 2015 – 74,035 miles
- 2014 – 71,515 miles
- 2013 – 69,384 miles
- 2012 – 66,505 miles
- 2011 – 61,993 miles
- 2010 – 58,514 miles
- 2008 – 53,828 miles
- 2007 – 48,278 miles
- 2006 – 35,051 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,814 miles
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.
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded near flexy hoses
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,814 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 88,814 miles
- Test number
- 294072205014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,812 miles (+554)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,812 miles
- Test number
- 561109576297
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass88,258 miles (+1,358)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 88,258 miles
- Test number
- 623407892542
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Central Bracket (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,900 miles (+225)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 86,900 miles
- Test number
- 267102452625
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEmitting some blue smoke when accelorating
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass86,675 miles (+830)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 86,675 miles
- Test number
- 984441844639
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
Pass85,845 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 85,845 miles
- Test number
- 260582068540
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded near flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail85,842 miles (+28)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,842 miles
- Test number
- 158782980860
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded near flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass85,814 miles (+803)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 85,814 miles
- Test number
- 121631860457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,011 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 85,011 miles
- Test number
- 736566545546
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail85,011 miles (+1,702)8 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,011 miles
- Test number
- 924525944620
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Pass83,309 miles (+1,845)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 83,309 miles
- Test number
- 904025288406
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass81,464 miles (+2,066)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 81,464 miles
- Test number
- 227281771218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,398 miles (+2,688)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 79,398 miles
- Test number
- 509441614082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,710 miles (+2,675)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 76,710 miles
- Test number
- 167324342167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,035 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 74,035 miles
- Test number
- 177028525458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,035 miles (+2,520)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,035 miles
- Test number
- 645347225091
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass71,515 miles (+2,131)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 71,515 miles
- Test number
- 129920934094
- 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)
- NoteOil leak
Pass69,384 miles (+2,879)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 69,384 miles
- Test number
- 355592633009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,505 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 66,505 miles
- Test number
- 105933612428
- NoteOil leak
Fail66,505 miles (+4,512)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,505 miles
- Test number
- 585512212087
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass61,993 miles (+3,479)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 61,993 miles
- Test number
- 999266801033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,514 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,514 miles
- Test number
- 332226130020
- Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass58,514 miles (+4,686)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 58,514 miles
- Test number
- 724476930006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,828 miles (+5,550)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 53,828 miles
- Test number
- 140879418305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,278 miles (+13,227)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 48,278 miles
- Test number
- 173608417119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,051 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 35,051 miles
- Test number
- 943991686056
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteRear number plate slight damage
Questions about LM52 PAO
- Does LM52 PAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 PAO is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 PAO?
- The MOT on LM52 PAO is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM52 PAO done?
- LM52 PAO was recorded at 88,814 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 2,622 miles a year.
- Has LM52 PAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 PAO has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM52 PAO 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 PAO find?
- LM52 PAO passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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