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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LM52 XFTMOT history

LM52 XFT is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

LM52 XFT green 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 8 May 2026
Mileage
122,006 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2026
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XFT was last recorded at 122,006 miles on 9 May 2025, 7,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,600 miles · 7 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
7,406 miles
Average per year
3,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,006 miles
  • 2024 – 114,600 miles
  • 2023 – 110,585 miles
  • 2022 – 109,681 miles
  • 2021 – 108,712 miles
  • 2020 – 107,196 miles
  • 2019 – 102,618 miles
  • 2018 – 97,850 miles
  • 2017 – 95,709 miles
  • 2016 – 93,106 miles
  • 2015 – 91,143 miles
  • 2014 – 89,091 miles
  • 2013 – 87,497 miles
  • 2012 – 84,096 miles
  • 2011 – 80,038 miles
  • 2010 – 76,255 miles
  • 2009 – 71,515 miles
  • 2008 – 68,444 miles
  • 2007 – 63,886 miles
  • 2006 – 58,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,006 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,006 miles (+7,406)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    122,006 miles
    Test number
    112474575932
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass114,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    114,600 miles
    Test number
    438460271441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail114,600 miles (+4,015)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,600 miles
    Test number
    250894814058
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass110,585 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,585 miles
    Test number
    293938300850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail110,585 miles (+904)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,585 miles
    Test number
    995973295837
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass109,681 miles (+969)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    109,681 miles
    Test number
    393382811727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass108,712 miles (+1,516)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,712 miles
    Test number
    379961431005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass107,196 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,196 miles
    Test number
    318014203181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,195 miles (+4,577)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,195 miles
    Test number
    372757476981
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass102,618 miles (+4,768)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,618 miles
    Test number
    997853378717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,850 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,850 miles
    Test number
    298967184352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,709 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    95,709 miles
    Test number
    386919120595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,106 miles (+1,963)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    93,106 miles
    Test number
    811093253572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,143 miles (+2,052)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    91,143 miles
    Test number
    429840225019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass89,091 miles (+1,594)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    89,091 miles
    Test number
    436562424019
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass87,497 miles (+3,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    87,497 miles
    Test number
    358495813080
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  17. Pass84,096 miles (+4,058)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    84,096 miles
    Test number
    119496112099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    80,038 miles
    Test number
    437839211051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,038 miles (+3,783)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,038 miles
    Test number
    717359311038
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass76,255 miles (+4,740)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    76,255 miles
    Test number
    462198910064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,515 miles (+3,071)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    71,515 miles
    Test number
    192102129405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,444 miles (+4,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    68,444 miles
    Test number
    103971728464
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass63,886 miles (+5,845)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    63,886 miles
    Test number
    482075327088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    58,041 miles
    Test number
    143241426096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 XFT

Does LM52 XFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 XFT expired on 8 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XFT?
The MOT on LM52 XFT expired on 8 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 XFT done?
LM52 XFT was recorded at 122,006 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 3,315 miles a year.
Has LM52 XFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XFT has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 XFT 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 XFT find?
LM52 XFT passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with 4 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced; offside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 8 more.

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