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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

LM52 XOEMOT history

LM52 XOE is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LM52 XOE 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 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
118,107 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XOE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XOE was last recorded at 118,107 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,107 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,107 miles
  • 2025 – 111,485 miles
  • 2024 – 102,946 miles
  • 2023 – 95,776 miles
  • 2022 – 88,217 miles
  • 2021 – 81,507 miles
  • 2020 – 76,316 miles
  • 2019 – 70,830 miles
  • 2018 – 65,287 miles
  • 2017 – 59,340 miles
  • 2016 – 54,627 miles
  • 2015 – 52,892 miles
  • 2014 – 49,156 miles
  • 2013 – 44,246 miles
  • 2012 – 39,894 miles
  • 2011 – 37,822 miles
  • 2010 – 35,661 miles
  • 2009 – 29,991 miles
  • 2008 – 24,521 miles
  • 2007 – 22,971 miles
  • 2006 – 20,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,107 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,107 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    118,107 miles
    Test number
    433687227648
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,107 miles (+6,622)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,107 miles
    Test number
    352047582701
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,485 miles (+8,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    111,485 miles
    Test number
    187271064903
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  4. Pass102,946 miles (+7,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    102,946 miles
    Test number
    158982865811
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass95,776 miles (+7,559)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,776 miles
    Test number
    268628689982
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  6. Pass88,217 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,217 miles
    Test number
    320953765729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust split but still secure

  7. Fail88,217 miles (+6,710)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,217 miles
    Test number
    755848185720
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust split but still secure

  8. Pass81,507 miles (+5,191)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,507 miles
    Test number
    580521285901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  9. Pass76,316 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,316 miles
    Test number
    470136905867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,247 miles (+5,417)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,247 miles
    Test number
    847254956996
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass70,830 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,830 miles
    Test number
    932368074770
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail70,827 miles (+5,540)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,827 miles
    Test number
    251856379468
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass65,287 miles (+5,947)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,287 miles
    Test number
    959471877869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,340 miles (+4,713)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,340 miles
    Test number
    457673085892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,627 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,627 miles
    Test number
    748665932219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,892 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,892 miles
    Test number
    665817675041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,882 miles (+3,726)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,882 miles
    Test number
    648733465075
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass49,156 miles (+4,910)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,156 miles
    Test number
    818849654089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,246 miles (+4,352)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,246 miles
    Test number
    585148053083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,894 miles (+2,072)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,894 miles
    Test number
    595165452015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,822 miles (+2,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,822 miles
    Test number
    375163061059
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass35,661 miles (+5,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,661 miles
    Test number
    750954630065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass29,991 miles (+5,470)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,991 miles
    Test number
    414876239042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,521 miles (+1,550)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,521 miles
    Test number
    842409148198
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass22,971 miles (+2,381)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    22,971 miles
    Test number
    711060067077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    20,590 miles
    Test number
    913271756034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 XOE

Does LM52 XOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 XOE is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XOE?
The MOT on LM52 XOE is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 XOE done?
LM52 XOE was recorded at 118,107 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 4,863 miles a year.
Has LM52 XOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XOE has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 XOE 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 XOE find?
LM52 XOE passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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