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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LS52 CMEMOT history

LS52 CME is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

LS52 CME 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 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
99,047 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 CME
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 CME was last recorded at 99,047 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,043 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,047 miles
  • 2024 – 90,358 miles
  • 2023 – 80,367 miles
  • 2022 – 79,392 miles
  • 2021 – 78,190 miles
  • 2020 – 73,839 miles
  • 2019 – 68,262 miles
  • 2018 – 60,663 miles
  • 2017 – 56,245 miles
  • 2016 – 51,863 miles
  • 2015 – 48,106 miles
  • 2014 – 46,017 miles
  • 2013 – 43,255 miles
  • 2012 – 39,208 miles
  • 2011 – 35,880 miles
  • 2010 – 27,037 miles
  • 2009 – 24,200 miles
  • 2008 – 20,976 miles
  • 2007 – 17,908 miles
  • 2006 – 14,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,047 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,047 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    99,047 miles
    Test number
    696692704320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail99,043 miles (+8,685)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,043 miles
    Test number
    329660986854
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect no upper border due to deterioration (0.1 (c))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass90,358 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,358 miles
    Test number
    390997815676
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail90,356 miles (+9,989)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,356 miles
    Test number
    259317238431
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low almost metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass80,367 miles (+975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,367 miles
    Test number
    811491370002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,392 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,392 miles
    Test number
    679105447584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail79,385 miles (+1,195)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,385 miles
    Test number
    315020468977
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass78,190 miles (+4,351)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,190 miles
    Test number
    138993307740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,839 miles (+5,577)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,839 miles
    Test number
    533579120009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,262 miles (+7,599)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,262 miles
    Test number
    864642011549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,663 miles (+4,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,663 miles
    Test number
    509385449421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass56,245 miles (+4,382)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,245 miles
    Test number
    380094816458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,863 miles (+3,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,863 miles
    Test number
    318124745847
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass48,106 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,106 miles
    Test number
    568462236510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,017 miles (+2,762)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,017 miles
    Test number
    118746664258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,255 miles (+4,047)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,255 miles
    Test number
    197276273217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,208 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,208 miles
    Test number
    769801172265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,880 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,880 miles
    Test number
    237680171209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,842 miles (+8,805)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,842 miles
    Test number
    149709661256
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass27,037 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,037 miles
    Test number
    370484760429
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail27,037 miles (+2,837)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,037 miles
    Test number
    833654460225
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass24,200 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,200 miles
    Test number
    853618569216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  23. Fail24,200 miles (+3,224)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,200 miles
    Test number
    411238769245
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  24. Pass20,976 miles (+3,068)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,976 miles
    Test number
    970441078240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,908 miles (+3,182)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,908 miles
    Test number
    864072177271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,726 miles
    Test number
    500619566260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 CME

Does LS52 CME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 CME is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS52 CME?
The MOT on LS52 CME is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 CME done?
LS52 CME was recorded at 99,047 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 4,403 miles a year.
Has LS52 CME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 CME has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS52 CME 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 CME find?
LS52 CME passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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