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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LM52 XEEMOT history

LM52 XEE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 176,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

LM52 XEE 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 18 Oct 2026
Mileage
176,864 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XEE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XEE was last recorded at 176,864 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 3,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,645 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,219 miles
Average per year
6,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,864 miles
  • 2024 – 173,645 miles
  • 2023 – 170,369 miles
  • 2022 – 166,097 miles
  • 2021 – 160,084 miles
  • 2020 – 155,286 miles
  • 2019 – 152,049 miles
  • 2018 – 145,948 miles
  • 2016 – 134,993 miles
  • 2015 – 131,456 miles
  • 2014 – 128,252 miles
  • 2013 – 119,398 miles
  • 2012 – 107,526 miles
  • 2011 – 98,857 miles
  • 2010 – 96,140 miles
  • 2009 – 91,312 miles
  • 2008 – 76,241 miles
  • 2007 – 62,852 miles
  • 2006 – 49,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,864 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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,864 miles (+3,219)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    176,864 miles
    Test number
    252132152502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,645 miles (+3,276)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    173,645 miles
    Test number
    635206928395
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,369 miles (+4,272)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    170,369 miles
    Test number
    164893623356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass166,097 miles (+6,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    166,097 miles
    Test number
    960168698953
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass160,084 miles (+4,798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    160,084 miles
    Test number
    806521517058
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass155,286 miles (+282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    155,286 miles
    Test number
    687811106576
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Fail155,004 miles (+2,955)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,004 miles
    Test number
    551253904648
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass152,049 miles (+6,101)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,049 miles
    Test number
    519426212932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    145,948 miles
    Test number
    873091735474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail145,943 miles (+10,950)4 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,943 miles
    Test number
    285940017206
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass134,993 miles (+3,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    134,993 miles
    Test number
    983295572082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass131,456 miles5 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    131,456 miles
    Test number
    748400765193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteFuel cap seal perished.
    • NoteInterior mirror missing.
    • NoteLow pressure off side rear tyre.
    • NoteNear side front + off side front inner wheel arch trim damaged/insecure.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWindscreen wiper blades worn

  13. Fail131,456 miles (+3,204)1 repaired5 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,456 miles
    Test number
    926490865177
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteFuel cap seal perished.
    • NoteInterior mirror missing.
    • NoteLow pressure off side rear tyre.
    • NoteNear side front + off side front inner wheel arch trim damaged/insecure.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWindscreen wiper blades worn

  14. Pass128,252 miles (+8,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    128,252 miles
    Test number
    107080164159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass119,398 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    119,398 miles
    Test number
    648356163109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail119,393 miles (+11,867)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,393 miles
    Test number
    808987453198
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass107,526 miles (+8,669)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    107,526 miles
    Test number
    707989542195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    98,857 miles
    Test number
    288929551429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail98,857 miles (+2,717)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,857 miles
    Test number
    319939951126
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass96,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    96,140 miles
    Test number
    981006810223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,140 miles (+4,828)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,140 miles
    Test number
    244435910231
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  22. Pass91,312 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    91,312 miles
    Test number
    671286859396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteO/s of front bumper loose

  23. Fail91,312 miles (+15,071)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,312 miles
    Test number
    582305559310
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteO/s of front bumper loose

  24. Pass76,241 miles (+4,217)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    76,241 miles
    Test number
    212221568205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass72,024 miles (+9,172)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    72,024 miles
    Test number
    213911948466
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  26. Pass62,852 miles (+13,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,852 miles
    Test number
    844883647019
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass49,183 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,183 miles
    Test number
    213505846017
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM52 XEE

Does LM52 XEE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 XEE expired on 18 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XEE?
The MOT on LM52 XEE expired on 18 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 XEE done?
LM52 XEE was recorded at 176,864 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 6,491 miles a year.
Has LM52 XEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XEE has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LM52 XEE 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 XEE find?
LM52 XEE passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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