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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LM52 VNEMOT history

LM52 VNE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 182,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

LM52 VNE 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 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
182,509 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 VNE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 VNE was last recorded at 182,509 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 66,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,084 miles · 15 Jun 2017
Between the last two tests
66,425 miles
Average per year
7,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,509 miles
  • 2017 – 116,084 miles
  • 2016 – 112,999 miles
  • 2015 – 108,971 miles
  • 2014 – 105,276 miles
  • 2013 – 99,202 miles
  • 2012 – 85,685 miles
  • 2011 – 74,709 miles
  • 2010 – 63,978 miles
  • 2009 – 52,963 miles
  • 2008 – 45,254 miles
  • 2007 – 38,677 miles
  • 2006 – 31,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,509 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,509 miles (+66,425)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    182,509 miles
    Test number
    854570872910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,084 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    116,084 miles
    Test number
    934608223731
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  3. Fail116,084 miles (+3,085)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,084 miles
    Test number
    579098253446
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  4. Pass112,999 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    112,999 miles
    Test number
    969093541400
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  5. Fail112,983 miles (+4,012)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,983 miles
    Test number
    982544483588
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass108,971 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,971 miles
    Test number
    628126345126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  7. Fail108,954 miles (+3,678)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,954 miles
    Test number
    406552245162
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass105,276 miles (+9)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,276 miles
    Test number
    266870504101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Fail105,267 miles (+6,065)7 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,267 miles
    Test number
    349898294011
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass99,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    99,202 miles
    Test number
    966829273077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,197 miles (+13,512)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,197 miles
    Test number
    818819073025
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass85,685 miles (+79)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    85,685 miles
    Test number
    717386512039
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  13. Fail85,606 miles (+10,897)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,606 miles
    Test number
    947014612022
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  14. Pass74,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    74,709 miles
    Test number
    705305511038
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail74,709 miles (+10,731)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,709 miles
    Test number
    129995911075
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass63,978 miles (+11,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,978 miles
    Test number
    821806510032
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass52,963 miles (+7,709)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    52,963 miles
    Test number
    283346219035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,254 miles (+6,577)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,254 miles
    Test number
    433449908055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,677 miles (+6,951)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    38,677 miles
    Test number
    123245417018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    31,726 miles
    Test number
    243120216021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 VNE

Does LM52 VNE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 VNE expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 VNE?
The MOT on LM52 VNE expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 VNE done?
LM52 VNE was recorded at 182,509 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 7,621 miles a year.
Has LM52 VNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 VNE has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on LM52 VNE 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 VNE find?
LM52 VNE passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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