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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LM52 XLEMOT history

LM52 XLE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 111,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2023.

LM52 XLE blue 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 30 Aug 2024
Mileage
111,159 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XLE was last recorded at 111,159 miles on 9 Aug 2023, 3,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,799 miles · 15 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
3,360 miles
Average per year
5,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 111,159 miles
  • 2022 – 107,799 miles
  • 2021 – 103,140 miles
  • 2020 – 97,395 miles
  • 2019 – 95,529 miles
  • 2018 – 88,214 miles
  • 2017 – 85,229 miles
  • 2016 – 81,361 miles
  • 2015 – 75,600 miles
  • 2014 – 69,924 miles
  • 2013 – 62,302 miles
  • 2012 – 56,015 miles
  • 2011 – 50,023 miles
  • 2010 – 43,459 miles
  • 2009 – 36,629 miles
  • 2008 – 28,730 miles
  • 2007 – 21,585 miles
  • 2006 – 18,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,159 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,159 miles (+3,360)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    111,159 miles
    Test number
    511597048303
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass107,799 miles (+4,659)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    107,799 miles
    Test number
    713111385194
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  3. Pass103,140 miles (+5,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,140 miles
    Test number
    633183388869
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,395 miles (+1,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,395 miles
    Test number
    565508613375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,529 miles (+7,315)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    95,529 miles
    Test number
    133720105453
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass88,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,214 miles
    Test number
    618319355755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,214 miles (+2,985)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,214 miles
    Test number
    191797053534
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass85,229 miles (+3,868)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,229 miles
    Test number
    753895646517
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass81,361 miles (+5,761)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    81,361 miles
    Test number
    998822242981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,600 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,600 miles
    Test number
    489992355059
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass75,600 miles (+5,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,600 miles
    Test number
    585862055039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass69,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,924 miles
    Test number
    656117474074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,924 miles (+7,622)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,924 miles
    Test number
    566114464029
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass62,302 miles (+6,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,302 miles
    Test number
    868116253084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass56,015 miles (+5,992)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,015 miles
    Test number
    775218742016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,023 miles (+6,564)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,023 miles
    Test number
    175771861410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,459 miles (+6,830)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,459 miles
    Test number
    821414650050
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass36,629 miles (+7,899)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    36,629 miles
    Test number
    600394159005
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn inner edges
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn outer edge
    • NoteOil level low

  19. Pass28,730 miles (+7,145)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,730 miles
    Test number
    551127338025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,585 miles (+2,694)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    21,585 miles
    Test number
    204807657005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    18,891 miles
    Test number
    243014956071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 XLE

Does LM52 XLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 XLE expired on 30 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XLE?
The MOT on LM52 XLE expired on 30 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 XLE done?
LM52 XLE was recorded at 111,159 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2023, an average of 5,286 miles a year.
Has LM52 XLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XLE has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LM52 XLE 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 XLE find?
LM52 XLE passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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