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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LM52 YJJMOT history

LM52 YJJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

LM52 YJJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
88,539 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 YJJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 YJJ was last recorded at 88,539 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 2,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,765 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,774 miles
Average per year
3,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,539 miles
  • 2025 – 85,765 miles
  • 2024 – 80,588 miles
  • 2023 – 77,670 miles
  • 2022 – 72,050 miles
  • 2021 – 65,988 miles
  • 2020 – 64,675 miles
  • 2019 – 61,072 miles
  • 2018 – 57,880 miles
  • 2017 – 55,846 miles
  • 2016 – 52,321 miles
  • 2015 – 50,292 miles
  • 2014 – 45,901 miles
  • 2013 – 41,293 miles
  • 2012 – 39,447 miles
  • 2011 – 35,745 miles
  • 2010 – 31,418 miles
  • 2009 – 27,994 miles
  • 2008 – 24,579 miles
  • 2007 – 20,635 miles
  • 2006 – 17,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,539 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,539 miles (+2,774)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    88,539 miles
    Test number
    345776290889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,765 miles (+5,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    85,765 miles
    Test number
    272311653763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass80,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    80,588 miles
    Test number
    282050809350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,588 miles (+2,918)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,588 miles
    Test number
    630285057453
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass77,670 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    77,670 miles
    Test number
    702233345368
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody/component corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged in several places. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail77,670 miles (+5,620)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,670 miles
    Test number
    163956916066
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody/component corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + Corroding edges & inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged in several places. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass72,050 miles (+7)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    72,050 miles
    Test number
    203988481054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack joints have slight play
  8. Fail72,043 miles (+6,055)1 dangerous15 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,043 miles
    Test number
    580594071797
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack joints have slight play
  9. Pass65,988 miles (+1,313)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,988 miles
    Test number
    537398314423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre outer side wall shows slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre outer side wall shows slight damage
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted & corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low
  10. Pass64,675 miles (+3,603)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,675 miles
    Test number
    957374324297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass61,072 miles (+3,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,072 miles
    Test number
    190966695083
    • AdvisoryRear Rear brake discs pitted and corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak ( engine )
  12. Pass57,880 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,880 miles
    Test number
    548459452530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,846 miles (+3,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,846 miles
    Test number
    611688070526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  14. Pass52,321 miles (+2,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,321 miles
    Test number
    736393888557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  15. Pass50,292 miles (+4,391)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,292 miles
    Test number
    209244985092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,901 miles (+4,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    45,901 miles
    Test number
    105911094424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass41,293 miles (+1,846)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,293 miles
    Test number
    369562373053
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEngine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of compopnents
    • NoteOff side rear light lens damaged
  18. Pass39,447 miles (+3,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,447 miles
    Test number
    998109182065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  19. Pass35,745 miles (+4,327)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,745 miles
    Test number
    658914291078
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has side wall damage
  20. Pass31,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,418 miles
    Test number
    853629590029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,418 miles (+3,424)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,418 miles
    Test number
    120259290015
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  22. Pass27,994 miles (+3,415)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,994 miles
    Test number
    414080889066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,579 miles (+3,944)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,579 miles
    Test number
    434880018057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,635 miles (+3,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,635 miles
    Test number
    230676617088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  25. Pass17,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,344 miles
    Test number
    830043716066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 YJJ

Does LM52 YJJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 YJJ is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 YJJ?
The MOT on LM52 YJJ is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 YJJ done?
LM52 YJJ was recorded at 88,539 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 3,511 miles a year.
Has LM52 YJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 YJJ has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 YJJ 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 YJJ find?
LM52 YJJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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