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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LM52 VNBMOT history

LM52 VNB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 93,563 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

LM52 VNB 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 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
93,563 km
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 VNB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 VNB was last recorded at 93,563 km on 3 Sept 2025, 716 km more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
92,847 km · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
716 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,563 km
  • 2024 – 92,847 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,563 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,563 km (+716)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    93,563 km
    Test number
    702025648150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,847 km
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,847 km
    Test number
    750095625155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,364 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    57,364 miles
    Test number
    603885413545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,069 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    57,069 miles
    Test number
    713420633285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,601 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    56,601 miles
    Test number
    623181961601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,330 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,330 miles
    Test number
    883664092806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,327 miles (+63)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,327 miles
    Test number
    923720396733
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass56,264 miles (+1,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,264 miles
    Test number
    386925720839
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass55,252 miles (+2,363)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    55,252 miles
    Test number
    838154344482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    52,889 miles
    Test number
    860100837450
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre side wall damaged
  11. Fail52,889 miles (+1,212)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,889 miles
    Test number
    675776909453
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre side wall damaged
  12. Pass51,677 miles (+2,427)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,677 miles
    Test number
    703583581134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,250 miles (+3,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,250 miles
    Test number
    935223044352
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass45,457 miles (+4,255)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,457 miles
    Test number
    476023103321
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
  15. Pass41,202 miles (+12,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,202 miles
    Test number
    402225800043
    • 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)
  16. Pass28,671 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,671 miles
    Test number
    534796509020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,051 miles (+4,148)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,051 miles
    Test number
    103230818424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,903 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,903 miles
    Test number
    854519307084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM52 VNB

Does LM52 VNB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 VNB expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 VNB?
The MOT on LM52 VNB expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 VNB done?
LM52 VNB was recorded at 93,563 km at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025.
Has LM52 VNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 VNB has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LM52 VNB 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 VNB find?
LM52 VNB passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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