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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LM52 XNHMOT history

LM52 XNH is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2024.

LM52 XNH grey 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 9 Jul 2025
Mileage
72,279 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2024
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XNH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XNH was last recorded at 72,279 miles on 2 Jul 2024, 672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,607 miles · 10 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
672 miles
Average per year
2,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,279 miles
  • 2023 – 71,607 miles
  • 2022 – 71,069 miles
  • 2021 – 70,170 miles
  • 2020 – 69,403 miles
  • 2019 – 67,404 miles
  • 2018 – 65,403 miles
  • 2017 – 60,872 miles
  • 2016 – 58,064 miles
  • 2015 – 54,880 miles
  • 2014 – 51,029 miles
  • 2013 – 49,231 miles
  • 2012 – 45,878 miles
  • 2011 – 40,827 miles
  • 2010 – 37,713 miles
  • 2009 – 33,655 miles
  • 2008 – 30,105 miles
  • 2007 – 25,054 miles
  • 2006 – 18,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,279 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective down pipe to centre section flange nuts have corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear boot floor corroded but not within a prescribed area

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective down pipe to centre section mounting flange securing nut have corroded away

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,279 miles (+672)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,279 miles
    Test number
    406277186036
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective down pipe to centre section flange nuts have corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass71,607 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,607 miles
    Test number
    750770502238
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective down pipe to centre section mounting flange securing nut have corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear boot floor corroded but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail71,607 miles (+538)1 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,607 miles
    Test number
    634515735649
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective down pipe to centre section mounting flange securing nut have corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear boot floor corroded but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,069 miles (+899)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,069 miles
    Test number
    872545562194
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective downpipe to centre section bolts corroded away to nothing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor corroded but not within a prescribed area

  5. Pass70,170 miles (+767)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,170 miles
    Test number
    908033205129
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective down pipe to centre exhaust nut/bolts corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear boot floor corroded but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,403 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    69,403 miles
    Test number
    527973065620
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp bolts corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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))

  7. Fail69,402 miles (+1,998)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,402 miles
    Test number
    596791042582
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp bolts corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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))

  8. Pass67,404 miles (+2,001)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,404 miles
    Test number
    944416026303
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp bolts corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass65,403 miles (+4,531)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,403 miles
    Test number
    191815700248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive battery tray near subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll flexi brake pipe ends slightly corroded

  10. Pass60,872 miles (+2,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,872 miles
    Test number
    691188680740
    • AdvisoryAll tyre treads are spitting and cracking and the sidewalls perishing

  11. Pass58,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,064 miles
    Test number
    367542311282
    • AdvisoryAll tyre treads are splitting and cracking

  12. Fail58,064 miles (+3,184)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,064 miles
    Test number
    376547102982
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyre treads are splitting and cracking

  13. Pass54,880 miles (+3,851)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,880 miles
    Test number
    789907245155
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll four tyres perished

  14. Pass51,029 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,029 miles
    Test number
    949887444115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking between treads
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  15. Fail51,029 miles (+1,798)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,029 miles
    Test number
    375767944178
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking between treads
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  16. Pass49,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,231 miles
    Test number
    598641043110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,231 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,231 miles
    Test number
    307620043140
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    857199842179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,878 miles (+5,051)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,878 miles
    Test number
    675759842137
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass40,827 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,827 miles
    Test number
    906838941176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,410 miles (+2,697)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,410 miles
    Test number
    707817611037
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly corroded

  22. Pass37,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,713 miles
    Test number
    192682710417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,713 miles (+4,058)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,713 miles
    Test number
    682492110063
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  24. Pass33,655 miles (+3,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,655 miles
    Test number
    391492819062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass30,105 miles (+5,051)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,105 miles
    Test number
    773829108041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,054 miles (+6,437)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,054 miles
    Test number
    150282227423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    18,617 miles
    Test number
    304889116084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 XNH

Does LM52 XNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 XNH expired on 9 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XNH?
The MOT on LM52 XNH expired on 9 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 XNH done?
LM52 XNH was recorded at 72,279 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2024, an average of 2,908 miles a year.
Has LM52 XNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XNH has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 XNH 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 XNH find?
LM52 XNH passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2024 with 10 advisories: exhaust mounting defective down pipe to centre section flange nuts have corroded away; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 7 more.

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