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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LM52 ZYDMOT history

LM52 ZYD is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 23 of 29 MOT tests, with 126,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LM52 ZYD black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
126,076 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
23 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 ZYD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 ZYD was last recorded at 126,076 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 1,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,925 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,151 miles
Average per year
4,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,076 miles
  • 2025 – 124,925 miles
  • 2024 – 123,786 miles
  • 2023 – 122,837 miles
  • 2022 – 122,267 miles
  • 2021 – 121,790 miles
  • 2020 – 120,724 miles
  • 2019 – 119,131 miles
  • 2018 – 117,294 miles
  • 2017 – 112,316 miles
  • 2016 – 109,064 miles
  • 2015 – 104,702 miles
  • 2014 – 99,339 miles
  • 2013 – 93,625 miles
  • 2012 – 88,221 miles
  • 2011 – 82,029 miles
  • 2010 – 75,871 miles
  • 2009 – 71,414 miles
  • 2008 – 62,334 miles
  • 2007 – 55,103 miles
  • 2006 – 44,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,076 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,076 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    126,076 miles
    Test number
    758511582271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,925 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,925 miles
    Test number
    339318257234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail124,919 miles (+1,133)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,919 miles
    Test number
    262095398420
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass123,786 miles (+179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,786 miles
    Test number
    260379208889
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass123,607 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,607 miles
    Test number
    743783737287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail123,606 miles (+769)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,606 miles
    Test number
    927397210756
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass122,837 miles (+570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,837 miles
    Test number
    975898453440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass122,267 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    122,267 miles
    Test number
    169063758768
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail122,267 miles (+477)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,267 miles
    Test number
    725298939855
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass121,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    121,790 miles
    Test number
    683712353682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,790 miles (+1,066)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,790 miles
    Test number
    548039712179
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass120,724 miles (+1,593)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,724 miles
    Test number
    406793867765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,131 miles (+1,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,131 miles
    Test number
    587895368380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass117,294 miles (+4,978)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    117,294 miles
    Test number
    192802545576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,316 miles (+3,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    112,316 miles
    Test number
    526264250527
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass109,064 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,064 miles
    Test number
    157542762399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,702 miles (+5,363)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    104,702 miles
    Test number
    637528305278
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass99,339 miles (+5,714)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    99,339 miles
    Test number
    337337604259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass93,625 miles (+5,404)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    93,625 miles
    Test number
    248587803216
    • NoteInner edge of nearside rear tyre getting perrished

  20. Pass88,221 miles (+6,192)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,221 miles
    Test number
    825770412246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,029 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    82,029 miles
    Test number
    489526611240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,872 miles (+6,001)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,872 miles
    Test number
    649957401214
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

  23. Pass75,871 miles (+4,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    75,871 miles
    Test number
    804517900273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass71,414 miles (+9,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    71,414 miles
    Test number
    432432529338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass62,334 miles (+7,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    62,334 miles
    Test number
    524148938390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass55,103 miles (+10,237)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,103 miles
    Test number
    651892537350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,866 miles
    Test number
    723712236399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail44,866 miles (+8,591)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,866 miles
    Test number
    634211436336
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

  29. Pass36,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    36,275 miles
    Test number
    340427536075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 ZYD

Does LM52 ZYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 ZYD is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 ZYD?
The MOT on LM52 ZYD is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 ZYD done?
LM52 ZYD was recorded at 126,076 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 4,342 miles a year.
Has LM52 ZYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 ZYD has failed 6 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 ZYD 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 ZYD find?
LM52 ZYD passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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