BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
LM52 XNNMOT history
LM52 XNN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 108,543 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 108,543 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,522 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 XNN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 XNN was last recorded at 108,543 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 108,522 miles · 12 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 4,522 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,543 miles
- 2025 – 98,557 miles
- 2024 – 91,852 miles
- 2023 – 82,189 miles
- 2022 – 67,697 miles
- 2021 – 53,872 miles
- 2020 – 47,648 miles
- 2019 – 42,513 miles
- 2018 – 42,056 miles
- 2017 – 41,595 miles
- 2016 – 40,781 miles
- 2015 – 40,115 miles
- 2014 – 39,606 miles
- 2013 – 39,134 miles
- 2012 – 37,887 miles
- 2011 – 35,470 miles
- 2010 – 33,090 miles
- 2009 – 30,325 miles
- 2008 – 26,042 miles
- 2007 – 21,643 miles
- 2006 – 15,623 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,543 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch semi seizedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2018
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2018
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,543 miles (+21)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 108,543 miles
- Test number
- 650359997032
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch semi seized
Fail108,522 miles (+9,965)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,522 miles
- Test number
- 247394878978
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch semi seized
Pass98,557 miles (+169)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2026
- Odometer
- 98,557 miles
- Test number
- 372355364109
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail98,388 miles (+6,536)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,388 miles
- Test number
- 745836514579
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass91,852 miles (+9,663)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2025
- Odometer
- 91,852 miles
- Test number
- 115484218916
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,189 miles (+14,492)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2024
- Odometer
- 82,189 miles
- Test number
- 233251910187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,697 miles (+13,825)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 67,697 miles
- Test number
- 156147876522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,872 miles (+6,224)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 53,872 miles
- Test number
- 906876463814
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass47,648 miles (+5,135)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 47,648 miles
- Test number
- 576729760081
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
Pass42,513 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 42,513 miles
- Test number
- 204473166115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,482 miles (+426)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,482 miles
- Test number
- 886847552117
- MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust
- AdvisoryRear number plate starting to discolour
Pass42,056 miles (+461)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 42,056 miles
- Test number
- 774102636415
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine cover/undertray fitted
- AdvisoryRear suspension components heavy surface corrosion
Pass41,595 miles (+814)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 41,595 miles
- Test number
- 397665335562
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted
- AdvisoryRear suspension components surface corrosion
Pass40,781 miles (+666)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 40,781 miles
- Test number
- 739463419958
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust down pipe corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake callipers corroded
- AdvisoryFront hub components surface corrosion
- AdvisoryPlay in offside steering rack inner joint
- AdvisoryRear brake callipers corroded
Pass40,115 miles (+509)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 40,115 miles
- Test number
- 736243725087
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront and rear brake calipers surface corrosion
- NoteFront suspension components surface corrosion
Pass39,606 miles (+472)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 39,606 miles
- Test number
- 639632924022
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront and rear suspension components surface corrosion
Pass39,134 miles (+1,247)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 39,134 miles
- Test number
- 425331823063
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront and rear suspension components surface corrosion
Pass37,887 miles (+2,417)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 37,887 miles
- Test number
- 628545622008
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront suspension components surface corrosion
- NoteRear suspension components surface corrosion
Pass35,470 miles (+2,380)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 35,470 miles
- Test number
- 838584321017
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- NoteFront and rear number plates deteriorating
Pass33,090 miles (+2,765)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 33,090 miles
- Test number
- 161275820406
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront and rear number plates deteriorating
Pass30,325 miles (+4,283)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 30,325 miles
- Test number
- 723752629001
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront and rear number plates deteriorated
Pass26,042 miles (+4,399)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 26,042 miles
- Test number
- 184514328031
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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 worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass21,643 miles (+6,020)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 21,643 miles
- Test number
- 770334827029
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteRear number plate discoloured
Pass15,623 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 15,623 miles
- Test number
- 913560536099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 XNN
- Does LM52 XNN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 XNN is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 XNN?
- The MOT on LM52 XNN is valid until 17 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 XNN done?
- LM52 XNN was recorded at 108,543 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 4,522 miles a year.
- Has LM52 XNN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 XNN has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM52 XNN 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 XNN find?
- LM52 XNN passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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