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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LM52 XEUMOT history

LM52 XEU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2022.

LM52 XEU silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2023
Mileage
146,641 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XEU
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
30 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XEU was last recorded at 146,641 miles on 31 Jan 2022, 7,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,464 miles · 3 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
7,177 miles
Average per year
6,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 146,641 miles
  • 2021 – 139,464 miles
  • 2020 – 132,009 miles
  • 2019 – 128,353 miles
  • 2018 – 122,479 miles
  • 2017 – 120,332 miles
  • 2016 – 118,517 miles
  • 2015 – 115,333 miles
  • 2014 – 110,251 miles
  • 2013 – 104,834 miles
  • 2012 – 101,509 miles
  • 2011 – 95,981 miles
  • 2010 – 83,857 miles
  • 2009 – 74,444 miles
  • 2008 – 63,606 miles
  • 2007 – 52,392 miles
  • 2006 – 41,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,641 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,641 miles (+7,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    146,641 miles
    Test number
    160158423585
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass139,464 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,464 miles
    Test number
    671818223396
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail139,463 miles (+7,454)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,463 miles
    Test number
    236089157720
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass132,009 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    132,009 miles
    Test number
    816821166676
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Fail132,009 miles (+233)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,009 miles
    Test number
    401417470178
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail131,776 miles (+3,423)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,776 miles
    Test number
    469270656146
    • MajorRear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust box mounting bracket has broken/ damage (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass128,353 miles (+5,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    128,353 miles
    Test number
    344995761185
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine has oil leak round engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage power steering pipes has slight covering with oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass122,479 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,479 miles
    Test number
    880089489244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,477 miles (+2,145)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,477 miles
    Test number
    470866091577
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass120,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,332 miles
    Test number
    555245123093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,332 miles (+1,815)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,332 miles
    Test number
    594512199333
    • FailureCentral Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken/corroded (7.1.1)

  12. Pass118,517 miles (+3,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,517 miles
    Test number
    382681362559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass115,333 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    115,333 miles
    Test number
    408676975091
    • 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)

  14. Fail115,332 miles (+5,081)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,332 miles
    Test number
    168519565008
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • 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)

  15. Pass110,251 miles (+5,417)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    110,251 miles
    Test number
    269270474067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass104,834 miles (+3,325)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    104,834 miles
    Test number
    125394383095
    • NotePassenger seat belt slow to retract

  17. Pass101,509 miles (+5,528)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    101,509 miles
    Test number
    469806362053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,981 miles (+12,124)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    95,981 miles
    Test number
    679751191044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,857 miles (+9,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    83,857 miles
    Test number
    752813580010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass74,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    74,444 miles
    Test number
    634363399075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,444 miles (+10,838)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,444 miles
    Test number
    494591499035
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass63,606 miles (+11,214)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    63,606 miles
    Test number
    894065798046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,392 miles (+11,212)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    52,392 miles
    Test number
    872354727014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    41,180 miles
    Test number
    371306616030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,180 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,180 miles
    Test number
    940303216044
    • FailureFront Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LM52 XEU

Does LM52 XEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 XEU expired on 18 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XEU?
The MOT on LM52 XEU expired on 18 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 XEU done?
LM52 XEU was recorded at 146,641 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2022, an average of 6,571 miles a year.
Has LM52 XEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XEU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 XEU 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 XEU find?
LM52 XEU passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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