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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

LM52 VRGMOT history

LM52 VRG is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 30 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 90,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LM52 VRG silver 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 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
90,595 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 VRG
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
30 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 VRG was last recorded at 90,595 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,759 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
836 miles
Average per year
3,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,595 miles
  • 2025 – 89,759 miles
  • 2024 – 88,026 miles
  • 2023 – 87,125 miles
  • 2022 – 84,568 miles
  • 2021 – 80,042 miles
  • 2020 – 77,613 miles
  • 2019 – 76,527 miles
  • 2018 – 74,666 miles
  • 2017 – 72,636 miles
  • 2015 – 69,125 miles
  • 2014 – 63,629 miles
  • 2013 – 56,691 miles
  • 2012 – 52,281 miles
  • 2011 – 48,845 miles
  • 2010 – 44,705 miles
  • 2009 – 39,234 miles
  • 2008 – 33,832 miles
  • 2006 – 21,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,595 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,595 miles (+836)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    90,595 miles
    Test number
    120490292704
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,759 miles (+1,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    89,759 miles
    Test number
    515728883032
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass88,026 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    88,026 miles
    Test number
    846934437367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,125 miles
    Test number
    212346131148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail87,125 miles (+2,557)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,125 miles
    Test number
    492810078355
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass84,568 miles (+4,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,568 miles
    Test number
    646234961388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm "P" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm "P" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear suspension springs are of different design and rating to each other

  7. Pass80,042 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,042 miles
    Test number
    925011595164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail80,018 miles (+2,405)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,018 miles
    Test number
    257730033712
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass77,613 miles (+1,086)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,613 miles
    Test number
    951632210618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,527 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,527 miles
    Test number
    782337336507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail76,527 miles (+1,861)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,527 miles
    Test number
    842259200132
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass74,666 miles (+2,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,666 miles
    Test number
    884850937684
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass72,636 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,636 miles
    Test number
    512160168507
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  14. Fail72,635 miles (+3,510)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,635 miles
    Test number
    711260905845
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  15. Pass69,125 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,125 miles
    Test number
    429253663303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail69,097 miles (+5,468)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,097 miles
    Test number
    282678215340
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass63,629 miles (+6,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,629 miles
    Test number
    365625194225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass56,691 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    56,691 miles
    Test number
    995308683207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSmall splits in n/s/r tyre

  19. Fail56,689 miles (+4,408)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,689 miles
    Test number
    395887683423
    • FailureFront Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSmall splits in n/s/r tyre

  20. Pass52,281 miles (+3,436)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,281 miles
    Test number
    658744262224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f suspension sencer bracket broken

  21. Pass48,845 miles (+4,140)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,845 miles
    Test number
    937016151276
    • DangerousFront brake discs coroded.
    • DangerousN/S/R Metal brake pipe coroded.
    • NoteO/S/R Metal brake pipe coroded.

  22. Pass44,705 miles (+5,471)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,705 miles
    Test number
    452955140272
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrivers door latch very stiff

  23. Pass39,234 miles (+5,402)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,234 miles
    Test number
    340095949449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,832 miles
    Test number
    781176548249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    424123837239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    21,275 miles
    Test number
    293570906258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 VRG

Does LM52 VRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 VRG is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 VRG?
The MOT on LM52 VRG is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 VRG done?
LM52 VRG was recorded at 90,595 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 3,525 miles a year.
Has LM52 VRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 VRG has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 VRG 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 VRG find?
LM52 VRG passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

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