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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

LM52 VRCMOT history

LM52 VRC is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 20 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 95,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

LM52 VRC silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
95,310 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 VRC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 VRC was last recorded at 95,310 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,260 miles · 8 May 2026
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
3,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,310 miles
  • 2024 – 94,931 miles
  • 2023 – 94,554 miles
  • 2022 – 93,280 miles
  • 2021 – 92,707 miles
  • 2020 – 91,633 miles
  • 2019 – 90,114 miles
  • 2018 – 89,022 miles
  • 2017 – 75,727 miles
  • 2016 – 65,425 miles
  • 2015 – 56,941 miles
  • 2014 – 51,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,310 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.

  • Covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,310 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    95,310 miles
    Test number
    852907812435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,260 miles (+329)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,260 miles
    Test number
    298681919131
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,931 miles (+377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    94,931 miles
    Test number
    607615044973
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  4. Pass94,554 miles (+1,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,554 miles
    Test number
    769196536110
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  5. Pass93,280 miles (+573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,280 miles
    Test number
    372494307801
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  6. Pass92,707 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,707 miles
    Test number
    606999479818
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail92,706 miles (+1,073)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,706 miles
    Test number
    153564583697
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass91,633 miles (+1,519)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,633 miles
    Test number
    273468836311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,114 miles (+1,092)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,114 miles
    Test number
    199640711431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,022 miles (+13,295)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    89,022 miles
    Test number
    855935221684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,727 miles (+10,302)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,727 miles
    Test number
    546431645059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,425 miles (+8,484)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,425 miles
    Test number
    186785753161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,941 miles (+5,924)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,941 miles
    Test number
    883894230670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,017 miles
    Test number
    175620194203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 VRC

Does LM52 VRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 VRC is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 VRC?
The MOT on LM52 VRC is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 VRC done?
LM52 VRC was recorded at 95,310 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 3,759 miles a year.
Has LM52 VRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 VRC has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 VRC 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 VRC find?
LM52 VRC passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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