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BMW 316

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LM52 YHXMOT history

LM52 YHX is a red petrol BMW 316 first used on 20 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 114,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2024.

LM52 YHX red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2025
Mileage
114,835 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 YHX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 YHX was last recorded at 114,835 miles on 4 Jun 2024, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,763 miles · 30 May 2024
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
4,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,835 miles
  • 2023 – 114,569 miles
  • 2022 – 114,563 miles
  • 2021 – 114,063 miles
  • 2020 – 111,704 miles
  • 2019 – 107,141 miles
  • 2018 – 100,882 miles
  • 2017 – 93,215 miles
  • 2016 – 92,625 miles
  • 2015 – 90,431 miles
  • 2014 – 87,584 miles
  • 2013 – 82,746 miles
  • 2012 – 77,086 miles
  • 2011 – 70,696 miles
  • 2010 – 62,696 miles
  • 2009 – 55,106 miles
  • 2008 – 49,874 miles
  • 2007 – 44,566 miles
  • 2006 – 31,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,835 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass114,835 miles (+72)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    114,835 miles
    Test number
    520430375698
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail114,763 miles (+194)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,763 miles
    Test number
    180871050422
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,569 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,569 miles
    Test number
    204510895024
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass114,563 miles (+500)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,563 miles
    Test number
    482052145643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass114,063 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,063 miles
    Test number
    919379899293
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail114,063 miles (+2,359)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,063 miles
    Test number
    973911430102
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,704 miles (+199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,704 miles
    Test number
    456350662661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail111,505 miles (+4,364)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,505 miles
    Test number
    976056930049
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear heat shield loose but not likely to become detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass107,141 miles (+6,259)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,141 miles
    Test number
    757061141402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,882 miles (+7,667)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,882 miles
    Test number
    409475586482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,215 miles (+590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,215 miles
    Test number
    934985410757
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass92,625 miles (+2,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,625 miles
    Test number
    385886383765
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail90,431 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,431 miles
    Test number
    739858965060
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass90,431 miles (+2,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,431 miles
    Test number
    765668465056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass87,584 miles (+4,838)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,584 miles
    Test number
    786474344070
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside handbrake effort low

  16. Pass82,746 miles (+5,660)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,746 miles
    Test number
    905443853063
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail77,086 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,086 miles
    Test number
    179177162038
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust front pipe mounting bracket deteriated

  18. Pass77,086 miles (+6,390)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,086 miles
    Test number
    937187062094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust front pipe mounting bracket deteriated

  19. Pass70,696 miles (+8,000)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    70,696 miles
    Test number
    447348861045
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise front exhaust mounting bracket deteriated

  20. Pass62,696 miles (+7,590)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,696 miles
    Test number
    613315560013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,106 miles (+5,232)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,106 miles
    Test number
    781452969009
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread low

  22. Pass49,874 miles (+5,308)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,874 miles
    Test number
    570235168049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    44,566 miles
    Test number
    730904167065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,566 miles (+13,289)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,566 miles
    Test number
    894978757042
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Fail31,277 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,277 miles
    Test number
    514558146050
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass31,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    31,277 miles
    Test number
    823428246096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 YHX

Does LM52 YHX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 YHX expired on 3 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 YHX?
The MOT on LM52 YHX expired on 3 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 YHX done?
LM52 YHX was recorded at 114,835 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2024, an average of 4,567 miles a year.
Has LM52 YHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 YHX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 YHX 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 YHX find?
LM52 YHX passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 5 more.

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