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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LM52 XODMOT history

LM52 XOD is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 23 of 26 MOT tests, with 174,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LM52 XOD grey 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 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
174,582 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
23 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XOD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XOD was last recorded at 174,582 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 5,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,222 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,360 miles
Average per year
6,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,582 miles
  • 2025 – 169,222 miles
  • 2024 – 162,005 miles
  • 2023 – 159,993 miles
  • 2022 – 159,969 miles
  • 2021 – 155,082 miles
  • 2020 – 150,475 miles
  • 2019 – 149,966 miles
  • 2018 – 144,389 miles
  • 2017 – 141,135 miles
  • 2016 – 138,679 miles
  • 2015 – 136,130 miles
  • 2014 – 132,847 miles
  • 2013 – 126,975 miles
  • 2012 – 116,738 miles
  • 2011 – 109,502 miles
  • 2010 – 104,807 miles
  • 2009 – 94,376 miles
  • 2008 – 83,216 miles
  • 2007 – 67,842 miles
  • 2006 – 43,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,582 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,582 miles (+5,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    174,582 miles
    Test number
    930136514408
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass169,222 miles (+7,217)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    169,222 miles
    Test number
    827685278625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass162,005 miles (+2,012)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    162,005 miles
    Test number
    712604758459
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass159,993 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    159,993 miles
    Test number
    779406594485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass159,969 miles (+4,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    159,969 miles
    Test number
    472727658604
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass155,082 miles (+4,607)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    155,082 miles
    Test number
    683805686569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,475 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    150,475 miles
    Test number
    291391013810
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail150,475 miles (+509)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,475 miles
    Test number
    572729060855
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb up side down (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb up side down (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass149,966 miles (+5,577)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    149,966 miles
    Test number
    968167266430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass144,389 miles (+3,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    144,389 miles
    Test number
    399904270524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass141,135 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    141,135 miles
    Test number
    372139323993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass138,679 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    138,679 miles
    Test number
    579663006707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass136,130 miles (+3,283)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    136,130 miles
    Test number
    399454959717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass132,847 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    132,847 miles
    Test number
    206705744326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail132,824 miles (+5,849)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,824 miles
    Test number
    637824624336
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • 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)

  16. Pass126,975 miles (+10,237)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    126,975 miles
    Test number
    828001133327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass116,738 miles (+7,236)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    116,738 miles
    Test number
    485708822493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,502 miles (+4,695)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    109,502 miles
    Test number
    308039421303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,807 miles (+16)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    104,807 miles
    Test number
    591691130339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail104,791 miles (+10,415)1 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,791 miles
    Test number
    391730730306
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass94,376 miles (+11,160)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    94,376 miles
    Test number
    892720039202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,216 miles (+15,374)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    83,216 miles
    Test number
    751826358298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,842 miles (+9,446)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    67,842 miles
    Test number
    861292497275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,396 miles (+15,068)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    58,396 miles
    Test number
    532147737010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,328 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,328 miles
    Test number
    284244836003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,469 miles
    Test number
    631304506011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 XOD

Does LM52 XOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 XOD is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XOD?
The MOT on LM52 XOD is valid until 20 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 XOD done?
LM52 XOD was recorded at 174,582 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 6,353 miles a year.
Has LM52 XOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XOD has failed 3 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LM52 XOD 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 XOD find?
LM52 XOD passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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