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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LM52 SVGMOT history

LM52 SVG is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 64,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

LM52 SVG black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
64,969 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 SVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 SVG was last recorded at 64,969 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 1,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,364 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,605 miles
Average per year
1,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,969 miles
  • 2024 – 63,364 miles
  • 2023 – 62,048 miles
  • 2022 – 61,745 miles
  • 2021 – 61,454 miles
  • 2020 – 61,188 miles
  • 2019 – 60,356 miles
  • 2018 – 59,036 miles
  • 2017 – 57,973 miles
  • 2016 – 56,805 miles
  • 2015 – 55,591 miles
  • 2014 – 53,740 miles
  • 2013 – 51,738 miles
  • 2012 – 49,571 miles
  • 2011 – 47,796 miles
  • 2010 – 45,326 miles
  • 2009 – 42,448 miles
  • 2008 – 39,322 miles
  • 2007 – 36,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,969 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,969 miles (+1,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    64,969 miles
    Test number
    295285353727
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass63,364 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    63,364 miles
    Test number
    431556044101
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail63,364 miles (+1,316)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,364 miles
    Test number
    657890456055
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass62,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,048 miles
    Test number
    315743295090
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail62,048 miles (+303)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,048 miles
    Test number
    860119073658
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass61,745 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    61,745 miles
    Test number
    638486482209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,454 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    61,454 miles
    Test number
    897698610323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers both worn

  8. Fail61,454 miles (+266)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,454 miles
    Test number
    772762001213
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers both worn

  9. Pass61,188 miles (+832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    61,188 miles
    Test number
    616582413466
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass60,356 miles (+1,320)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,356 miles
    Test number
    881973702278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,036 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,036 miles
    Test number
    645499017230
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, obscuring some components.

  12. Fail59,036 miles (+1,063)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,036 miles
    Test number
    485210141901
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking slightly on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, obscuring some components.

  13. Pass57,973 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,973 miles
    Test number
    477952955922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,805 miles (+1,214)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    56,805 miles
    Test number
    705220331355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,591 miles (+1,851)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    55,591 miles
    Test number
    846045018886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,740 miles (+2,002)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,740 miles
    Test number
    576149944313
    • NoteOil warning light on

  17. Pass51,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,738 miles
    Test number
    158957733349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,738 miles (+2,167)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,738 miles
    Test number
    139166033341
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass49,571 miles (+1,775)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,571 miles
    Test number
    746675042355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,796 miles
    Test number
    416628341463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,795 miles (+2,469)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,795 miles
    Test number
    436808241428
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass45,326 miles (+2,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,326 miles
    Test number
    892875230330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass42,448 miles (+3,126)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,448 miles
    Test number
    112601959387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,322 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,322 miles
    Test number
    914521358352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,592 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,592 miles
    Test number
    260250518010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail36,589 miles (+3,837)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,589 miles
    Test number
    141882467319
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

  27. Pass32,752 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    32,752 miles
    Test number
    182530717006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail32,742 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,742 miles
    Test number
    172349207485
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM52 SVG

Does LM52 SVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 SVG is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 SVG?
The MOT on LM52 SVG is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 SVG done?
LM52 SVG was recorded at 64,969 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 1,700 miles a year.
Has LM52 SVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 SVG has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 SVG 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 SVG find?
LM52 SVG passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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