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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

LM52 YCNMOT history

LM52 YCN is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 17 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 71,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

LM52 YCN blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
71,701 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 YCN
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
17 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 YCN was last recorded at 71,701 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,833 miles · 7 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
868 miles
Average per year
2,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,701 miles
  • 2023 – 70,833 miles
  • 2021 – 68,794 miles
  • 2020 – 66,919 miles
  • 2019 – 65,130 miles
  • 2018 – 62,451 miles
  • 2017 – 60,096 miles
  • 2016 – 56,786 miles
  • 2015 – 53,749 miles
  • 2014 – 50,946 miles
  • 2013 – 46,263 miles
  • 2012 – 40,499 miles
  • 2011 – 35,414 miles
  • 2010 – 28,251 miles
  • 2008 – 24,493 miles
  • 2007 – 20,811 miles
  • 2006 – 18,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,701 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,701 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    71,701 miles
    Test number
    645790510599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,833 miles (+2,039)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,833 miles
    Test number
    263859042744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,794 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    68,794 miles
    Test number
    261275532362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,919 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,919 miles
    Test number
    199472176293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,130 miles
    Test number
    469666334928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,130 miles (+2,679)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,130 miles
    Test number
    721148537574
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass62,451 miles (+2,355)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    62,451 miles
    Test number
    175425206637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,096 miles (+3,310)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    60,096 miles
    Test number
    907229800177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,786 miles (+3,037)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,786 miles
    Test number
    627048907999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,749 miles (+2,803)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,749 miles
    Test number
    921440330839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,946 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,946 miles
    Test number
    186550834381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,902 miles (+4,639)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,902 miles
    Test number
    866438624382
    • FailureFront Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  13. Pass46,263 miles (+5,764)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,263 miles
    Test number
    695944823370
    • NoteCentre mirror missing
    • NoteTyre monitoring light on
  14. Pass40,499 miles (+5,085)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,499 miles
    Test number
    258681332352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,414 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    35,414 miles
    Test number
    676533531360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,047 miles (+3,796)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,047 miles
    Test number
    806016501081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,251 miles (+3,758)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,251 miles
    Test number
    754579010022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,493 miles (+3,682)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,493 miles
    Test number
    892915868396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,811 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    20,811 miles
    Test number
    203081167363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,290 miles (+3,436)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    18,290 miles
    Test number
    491766456448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    14,854 miles
    Test number
    622897716053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 YCN

Does LM52 YCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 YCN is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 YCN?
The MOT on LM52 YCN is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 YCN done?
LM52 YCN was recorded at 71,701 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 2,782 miles a year.
Has LM52 YCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 YCN has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LM52 YCN 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 YCN find?
LM52 YCN passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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