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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LM52 XNDMOT history

LM52 XND is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 23 of 30 MOT tests, with 147,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

LM52 XND blue 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 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
147,193 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
23 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XND
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XND was last recorded at 147,193 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 5,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,283 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,910 miles
Average per year
6,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,193 miles
  • 2025 – 141,283 miles
  • 2024 – 133,881 miles
  • 2023 – 119,650 miles
  • 2022 – 109,814 miles
  • 2021 – 105,089 miles
  • 2019 – 93,868 miles
  • 2018 – 90,875 miles
  • 2017 – 85,446 miles
  • 2016 – 73,798 miles
  • 2015 – 66,921 miles
  • 2014 – 61,954 miles
  • 2013 – 57,819 miles
  • 2012 – 53,624 miles
  • 2011 – 48,731 miles
  • 2010 – 42,750 miles
  • 2009 – 37,501 miles
  • 2008 – 32,043 miles
  • 2007 – 26,468 miles
  • 2006 – 18,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,193 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass147,193 miles (+5,910)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    147,193 miles
    Test number
    401976222623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,283 miles (+1,282)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    141,283 miles
    Test number
    150573659580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 14 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass140,001 miles (+6,120)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    140,001 miles
    Test number
    653072502444
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse lamp not working

  4. Pass133,881 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    133,881 miles
    Test number
    999089086307
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  5. Fail133,881 miles (+14,231)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,881 miles
    Test number
    437241033052
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 50 (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  6. Pass119,650 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    119,650 miles
    Test number
    344169670914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail119,648 miles (+9,834)2 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,648 miles
    Test number
    761009530746
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass109,814 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,814 miles
    Test number
    901976615516
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded on bend (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail109,814 miles (+16)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,814 miles
    Test number
    808743346946
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded on bend (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail109,798 miles (+4,709)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,798 miles
    Test number
    994256992487
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  11. Pass105,089 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,089 miles
    Test number
    327040389224
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth lower arms rear bushes slight play

  12. Fail105,088 miles (+11,220)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,088 miles
    Test number
    863343080797
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass93,868 miles (+2,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,868 miles
    Test number
    577001560467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass90,875 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,875 miles
    Test number
    984896542142
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Fail90,875 miles (+5,429)2 major4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,875 miles
    Test number
    633853912152
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass85,446 miles (+11,648)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,446 miles
    Test number
    976306746626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,798 miles
    Test number
    702160065540
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Fail73,798 miles (+2,519)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,798 miles
    Test number
    378288148793
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass71,279 miles (+4,358)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    71,279 miles
    Test number
    474787983191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,921 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,921 miles
    Test number
    596400605126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,954 miles (+4,135)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,954 miles
    Test number
    196314094012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,819 miles (+4,195)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,819 miles
    Test number
    205065293048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,624 miles (+4,893)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,624 miles
    Test number
    427826692097
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

  24. Pass48,731 miles (+5,981)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,731 miles
    Test number
    975678191092
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing unevenly.

  25. Pass42,750 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,750 miles
    Test number
    214184000475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,501 miles (+5,458)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,501 miles
    Test number
    860517109157
    • NoteFront brake pads over 3/4 worn brake discs corroded

  27. Pass32,043 miles (+5,575)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,043 miles
    Test number
    561367408129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass26,468 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,468 miles
    Test number
    914486517113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass25,791 miles (+7,436)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,791 miles
    Test number
    172099317463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass18,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    18,355 miles
    Test number
    563343426060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 XND

Does LM52 XND currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 XND is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XND?
The MOT on LM52 XND is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 XND done?
LM52 XND was recorded at 147,193 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 6,256 miles a year.
Has LM52 XND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XND has failed 7 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 XND 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 XND find?
LM52 XND passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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