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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LM52 ZTNMOT history

LM52 ZTN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2023 and it has passed 12 of 23 MOT tests, with 86,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2022.

LM52 ZTN black 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 5 May 2023
Mileage
86,501 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2022
MOT tests
23
12 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 ZTN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2023
Latest MOT test
6 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 ZTN was last recorded at 86,501 miles on 6 May 2022, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,424 miles · 20 Aug 2018
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
3,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 86,501 miles
  • 2018 – 86,424 miles
  • 2015 – 82,930 miles
  • 2014 – 79,548 miles
  • 2013 – 76,323 miles
  • 2012 – 71,502 miles
  • 2011 – 56,780 miles
  • 2010 – 46,757 miles
  • 2009 – 45,599 miles
  • 2008 – 43,102 miles
  • 2007 – 32,483 miles
  • 2006 – 23,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,501 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear reversing not working
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

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.

  • Front brake flexy pipes perished slughtly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front indicater bulbs slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front inner brake pads wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside rear shock cover insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside front arb link arm gaiter split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside front outer brake disc corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,501 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    86,501 miles
    Test number
    721847894895
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reversing not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  2. Fail86,501 miles (+77)1 dangerous8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,501 miles
    Test number
    573198841017
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively damaged both sides cut to core (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reversing not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  3. Pass86,424 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,424 miles
    Test number
    534626713894
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail86,424 miles (+3,494)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,424 miles
    Test number
    299306984316
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass82,930 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    82,930 miles
    Test number
    912503748151
    • AdvisoryFront brake flexy pipes perished slughtly
    • AdvisoryFront indicater bulbs slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside front arb link arm gaiter split
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil slightly
    • AdvisoryRear tyres close to limit

  6. Fail82,928 miles (+3,380)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,928 miles
    Test number
    663120985507
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake flexy pipes perished slughtly
    • AdvisoryFront indicater bulbs slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside front arb link arm gaiter split
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil slightly
    • AdvisoryRear tyres close to limit

  7. Pass79,548 miles (+3,225)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,548 miles
    Test number
    328370494446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,323 miles
    Test number
    619468993221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,323 miles (+4,821)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,323 miles
    Test number
    247788393267
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  10. Fail71,502 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,502 miles
    Test number
    115316462278
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber outside sleeve insecure

  11. Pass71,502 miles (+2)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,502 miles
    Test number
    835246162245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber outside sleeve insecure

  12. Fail71,500 miles (+14,720)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,500 miles
    Test number
    656165562299
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteFront indicators getting white

  13. Pass56,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    56,780 miles
    Test number
    397478181415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,780 miles (+10,023)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,780 miles
    Test number
    429208481260
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass46,757 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,757 miles
    Test number
    820484750167
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail46,757 miles (+1,158)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,757 miles
    Test number
    983054950146
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass45,599 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,599 miles
    Test number
    432746159159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,590 miles (+2,488)1 failure3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,590 miles
    Test number
    273263659449
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass43,102 miles (+10,619)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,102 miles
    Test number
    243247058144
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass32,483 miles (+9,050)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,483 miles
    Test number
    532133967168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,433 miles
    Test number
    921404566195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,433 miles (+9)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,433 miles
    Test number
    604944966183
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Fail23,424 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,424 miles
    Test number
    760038336165
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LM52 ZTN

Does LM52 ZTN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 ZTN expired on 5 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 ZTN?
The MOT on LM52 ZTN expired on 5 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 ZTN done?
LM52 ZTN was recorded at 86,501 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2022, an average of 3,950 miles a year.
Has LM52 ZTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 ZTN has failed 11 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 ZTN 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 ZTN find?
LM52 ZTN passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside rear reversing not working; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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