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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LS52 CLYMOT history

LS52 CLY is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 24 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 75,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

LS52 CLY silver 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 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
75,914 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 CLY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 CLY was last recorded at 75,914 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 2,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,941 miles · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,973 miles
Average per year
3,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,914 miles
  • 2025 – 72,941 miles
  • 2024 – 69,938 miles
  • 2023 – 66,674 miles
  • 2022 – 63,242 miles
  • 2021 – 60,331 miles
  • 2020 – 57,974 miles
  • 2019 – 56,210 miles
  • 2018 – 53,745 miles
  • 2017 – 51,228 miles
  • 2016 – 48,037 miles
  • 2015 – 44,769 miles
  • 2014 – 41,747 miles
  • 2013 – 38,686 miles
  • 2012 – 35,257 miles
  • 2011 – 31,440 miles
  • 2010 – 28,528 miles
  • 2009 – 25,222 miles
  • 2008 – 22,010 miles
  • 2007 – 18,168 miles
  • 2006 – 14,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,914 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,914 miles (+2,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    75,914 miles
    Test number
    759590605475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass72,941 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    72,941 miles
    Test number
    508882858901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail72,900 miles (+2,962)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,900 miles
    Test number
    625768024714
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

  4. Pass69,938 miles (+3,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    69,938 miles
    Test number
    582783902271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass66,674 miles (+3,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    66,674 miles
    Test number
    123664540205
    • AdvisoryFront Body component slightly loose Front grill loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass63,242 miles (+2,911)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    63,242 miles
    Test number
    300033845851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,331 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    60,331 miles
    Test number
    942203401052
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail60,329 miles (+2,355)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,329 miles
    Test number
    884324596816
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,974 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,974 miles
    Test number
    890036768764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,210 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,210 miles
    Test number
    355352007673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,745 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,745 miles
    Test number
    169110256171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,228 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,228 miles
    Test number
    695478860371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a nail in the tread

  13. Fail51,228 miles (+3,191)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,228 miles
    Test number
    538092915721
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a nail in the tread

  14. Pass48,037 miles (+3,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,037 miles
    Test number
    788451178995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass44,769 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,769 miles
    Test number
    435829219647
    • 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)

  16. Fail44,761 miles (+3,014)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,761 miles
    Test number
    101698347724
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  17. Pass41,747 miles (+3,061)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,747 miles
    Test number
    949872484203
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass38,686 miles (+3,429)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,686 miles
    Test number
    936478373217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass35,257 miles (+3,817)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    35,257 miles
    Test number
    865727972243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,440 miles (+2,912)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,440 miles
    Test number
    759328651255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,528 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,528 miles
    Test number
    631763970200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,222 miles (+3,212)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,222 miles
    Test number
    701848479253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,010 miles (+3,842)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,010 miles
    Test number
    361326278242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,168 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    18,168 miles
    Test number
    331352067253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    14,742 miles
    Test number
    574604166243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 CLY

Does LS52 CLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 CLY is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 CLY?
The MOT on LS52 CLY is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 CLY done?
LS52 CLY was recorded at 75,914 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 3,088 miles a year.
Has LS52 CLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 CLY has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS52 CLY 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 LS52 CLY find?
LS52 CLY passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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