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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LM52 RKXMOT history

LM52 RKX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2023.

LM52 RKX silver 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 12 Feb 2024
Mileage
124,316 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 RKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 RKX was last recorded at 124,316 miles on 13 Feb 2023, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,301 miles · 9 May 2022
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
5,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,316 miles
  • 2022 – 124,301 miles
  • 2021 – 117,364 miles
  • 2020 – 114,230 miles
  • 2019 – 108,534 miles
  • 2018 – 99,757 miles
  • 2017 – 98,652 miles
  • 2016 – 96,218 miles
  • 2015 – 90,545 miles
  • 2013 – 77,300 miles
  • 2012 – 71,056 miles
  • 2011 – 65,654 miles
  • 2010 – 59,905 miles
  • 2009 – 52,803 miles
  • 2008 – 43,322 miles
  • 2007 – 37,401 miles
  • 2006 – 24,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,316 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,316 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,316 miles
    Test number
    891947064730
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,301 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    124,301 miles
    Test number
    412467107541
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail124,294 miles (+6,930)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,294 miles
    Test number
    722573840008
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just meets requirements

  4. Pass117,364 miles (+3,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,364 miles
    Test number
    328008986819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass114,230 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,230 miles
    Test number
    148143171497
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen not in drivers view

  6. Fail114,225 miles (+5,691)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,225 miles
    Test number
    721636817883
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass108,534 miles (+8,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,534 miles
    Test number
    626398513953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    99,757 miles
    Test number
    220534154529
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail99,757 miles (+1,105)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,757 miles
    Test number
    724612028240
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass98,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    98,652 miles
    Test number
    646120932467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,652 miles (+2,434)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,652 miles
    Test number
    290360737818
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  12. Pass96,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    96,218 miles
    Test number
    695232307302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,218 miles (+5,673)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,218 miles
    Test number
    888723249393
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass90,545 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,545 miles
    Test number
    298700655013
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished on sidewall, o/s/f worn on inner edge

  15. Fail90,545 miles (+13,245)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,545 miles
    Test number
    549880855015
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished on sidewall, o/s/f worn on inner edge

  16. Pass77,300 miles (+6,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,300 miles
    Test number
    155589363298
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass71,056 miles (+5,402)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,056 miles
    Test number
    346415072451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,654 miles (+5,749)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,654 miles
    Test number
    756031851248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,905 miles (+7,102)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,905 miles
    Test number
    861934170290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,803 miles (+9,481)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,803 miles
    Test number
    104702259204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,322 miles (+5,921)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,322 miles
    Test number
    553574858219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,401 miles (+12,798)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,401 miles
    Test number
    521249677230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    24,603 miles
    Test number
    191959916499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 RKX

Does LM52 RKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 RKX expired on 12 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 RKX?
The MOT on LM52 RKX expired on 12 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 RKX done?
LM52 RKX was recorded at 124,316 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2023, an average of 5,842 miles a year.
Has LM52 RKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 RKX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 RKX 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 RKX find?
LM52 RKX passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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