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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

LM52 XKVMOT history

LM52 XKV is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 29 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LM52 XKV black 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 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
121,205 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XKV was last recorded at 121,205 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,205 miles · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,205 miles
  • 2025 – 120,725 miles
  • 2024 – 118,694 miles
  • 2022 – 116,574 miles
  • 2021 – 113,029 miles
  • 2020 – 106,556 miles
  • 2018 – 101,798 miles
  • 2017 – 95,877 miles
  • 2016 – 91,638 miles
  • 2015 – 85,955 miles
  • 2014 – 79,902 miles
  • 2013 – 70,554 miles
  • 2012 – 66,031 miles
  • 2011 – 58,845 miles
  • 2010 – 50,954 miles
  • 2009 – 43,360 miles
  • 2008 – 35,044 miles
  • 2007 – 26,884 miles
  • 2006 – 18,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,205 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,205 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    121,205 miles
    Test number
    486319972289
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail121,205 miles (+480)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,205 miles
    Test number
    773257365117
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass120,725 miles (+2,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    120,725 miles
    Test number
    472596520758
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass118,694 miles (+2,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    118,694 miles
    Test number
    755960785484
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear registration lights flickering

  5. Pass116,574 miles (+3,545)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,574 miles
    Test number
    215425996917
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass113,029 miles (+6,473)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,029 miles
    Test number
    970951753473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,556 miles (+4,758)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,556 miles
    Test number
    924931083065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,798 miles (+5,921)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,798 miles
    Test number
    360079317884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass95,877 miles (+4,239)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    95,877 miles
    Test number
    393783157615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,638 miles (+5,683)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    91,638 miles
    Test number
    696691844276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,955 miles (+6,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    85,955 miles
    Test number
    975711935067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass79,902 miles (+9,348)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    79,902 miles
    Test number
    508561324008
    • NoteNsr tyre wall damaged slightly on rim protector
    • NoteRear no plate water marked
    • NoteSlight play in nsf bottom ball joint

  13. Pass70,554 miles (+4,523)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,554 miles
    Test number
    818197733067
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass66,031 miles (+7,186)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,031 miles
    Test number
    119670592417
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteFront tyres close to limit

  15. Pass58,845 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    58,845 miles
    Test number
    585992731092
    • NoteHandbrake requires adjustment

  16. Fail58,845 miles (+7,891)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,845 miles
    Test number
    866802531045
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteHandbrake requires adjustment
    • NoteNearside front suspension squeeks when bounced

  17. Pass50,954 miles (+7,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    50,954 miles
    Test number
    573767820076
    • 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)

  18. Pass43,360 miles (+8,316)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,360 miles
    Test number
    111993639499
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and lipped

  19. Pass35,044 miles (+8,160)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    35,044 miles
    Test number
    192247938452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,884 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,884 miles
    Test number
    271759637049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,584 miles (+8,104)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,584 miles
    Test number
    292827637039
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass18,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    18,480 miles
    Test number
    231628136028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 XKV

Does LM52 XKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 XKV is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XKV?
The MOT on LM52 XKV is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 XKV done?
LM52 XKV was recorded at 121,205 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 4,972 miles a year.
Has LM52 XKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XKV has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 XKV 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 XKV find?
LM52 XKV passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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