BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
LM52 YHWMOT history
LM52 YHW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 182,514 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 182,514 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,421 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 YHW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 28 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 YHW was last recorded at 182,514 miles on 30 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 182,514 miles · 23 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,421 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 182,514 miles
- 2023 – 174,056 miles
- 2022 – 166,225 miles
- 2021 – 157,340 miles
- 2019 – 154,775 miles
- 2018 – 145,543 miles
- 2017 – 145,431 miles
- 2016 – 141,028 miles
- 2015 – 136,504 miles
- 2014 – 132,249 miles
- 2013 – 127,793 miles
- 2012 – 124,030 miles
- 2011 – 117,773 miles
- 2010 – 114,140 miles
- 2009 – 107,358 miles
- 2008 – 100,754 miles
- 2007 – 91,804 miles
- 2006 – 66,994 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass182,514 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle
Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2021
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,514 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 182,514 miles
- Test number
- 800622367349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,514 miles (+8,458)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,514 miles
- Test number
- 158575544226
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass174,056 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 174,056 miles
- Test number
- 966923437227
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside reading was low (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail174,056 miles (+7,831)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,056 miles
- Test number
- 286250278945
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside reading was low (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass166,225 miles (+20)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 166,225 miles
- Test number
- 243892016641
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray obscuring full underside inspection
Fail166,205 miles (+243)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,205 miles
- Test number
- 438526161882
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray obscuring full underside inspection
Fail165,962 miles (+8,622)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,962 miles
- Test number
- 263529987090
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass157,340 miles (+2,565)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 157,340 miles
- Test number
- 459180097632
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle
Pass154,775 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 154,775 miles
- Test number
- 702329541371
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray Fitted Obscuring Full Underside Inspection
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail154,775 miles (+9,232)1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,775 miles
- Test number
- 678646103283
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray Fitted Obscuring Full Underside Inspection
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass145,543 miles (+112)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 145,543 miles
- Test number
- 266317200829
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Jacking point corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle
Pass145,431 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 145,431 miles
- Test number
- 698035651388
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak from rocker cover
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail145,431 miles (+4,403)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,431 miles
- Test number
- 412872747172
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak from rocker cover
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass141,028 miles (+4,524)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 141,028 miles
- Test number
- 375125497894
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle
Pass136,504 miles (+4,255)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 136,504 miles
- Test number
- 357300435929
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,249 miles (+4,456)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 132,249 miles
- Test number
- 526067484244
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass127,793 miles (+3,763)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 127,793 miles
- Test number
- 725647483271
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail124,030 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,030 miles
- Test number
- 527789382243
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass124,030 miles (+6,257)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 124,030 miles
- Test number
- 895649182211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,773 miles (+3,633)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 117,773 miles
- Test number
- 517711091226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,140 miles (+6,782)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 114,140 miles
- Test number
- 414027480217
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteAir bag fault
Pass107,358 miles (+6,604)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 107,358 miles
- Test number
- 313206989210
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/f outer wall damaged
Pass100,754 miles (+8,950)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 100,754 miles
- Test number
- 180581588215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,804 miles (+9,263)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 91,804 miles
- Test number
- 444398677288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass82,541 miles (+15,547)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 82,541 miles
- Test number
- 332303937076
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass66,994 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 66,994 miles
- Test number
- 770343536080
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNearside front head light beam faint
- NoteNearside rear tyre getting close at 3mm
Questions about LM52 YHW
- Does LM52 YHW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 YHW expired on 29 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 YHW?
- The MOT on LM52 YHW expired on 29 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 YHW done?
- LM52 YHW was recorded at 182,514 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2024, an average of 6,421 miles a year.
- Has LM52 YHW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 YHW has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM52 YHW 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 YHW find?
- LM52 YHW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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