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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

LS52 EBCMOT history

LS52 EBC is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 4 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 58,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2023.

LS52 EBC silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2024
Mileage
58,152 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 EBC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 EBC was last recorded at 58,152 miles on 3 Jan 2023, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,045 miles · 17 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
107 miles
Average per year
2,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 58,152 miles
  • 2022 – 58,045 miles
  • 2021 – 56,994 miles
  • 2020 – 53,080 miles
  • 2019 – 52,150 miles
  • 2018 – 43,041 miles
  • 2017 – 42,807 miles
  • 2016 – 42,708 miles
  • 2015 – 42,540 miles
  • 2014 – 42,438 miles
  • 2013 – 40,930 miles
  • 2012 – 38,280 miles
  • 2011 – 35,023 miles
  • 2009 – 25,692 miles
  • 2008 – 23,615 miles
  • 2007 – 21,991 miles
  • 2006 – 21,304 miles
  • 2005 – 20,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,152 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,152 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    58,152 miles
    Test number
    782538978472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail58,045 miles (+1,051)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,045 miles
    Test number
    615706314450
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass56,994 miles (+3,914)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    56,994 miles
    Test number
    246832195031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,080 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    53,080 miles
    Test number
    216746927990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,150 miles (+9,109)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,150 miles
    Test number
    151454703682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,041 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,041 miles
    Test number
    597878987426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,807 miles (+99)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,807 miles
    Test number
    734026266608
    • AdvisoryFront wipers juddering and smearing
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of some testable components
  8. Pass42,708 miles (+168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,708 miles
    Test number
    140916701474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of some testable components
  9. Pass42,540 miles (+102)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,540 miles
    Test number
    797869815152
    • Note...Thanx 4visiting us...
    • NoteN/s front tyre unevenly worn & just shy of legal limit
    • NoteN/s rear brake disc badly corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWiper blade juddering
  10. Pass42,438 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,438 miles
    Test number
    835500124138
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Fail42,438 miles (+1,508)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,438 miles
    Test number
    415589414148
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass40,930 miles (+2,650)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,930 miles
    Test number
    796989713197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,280 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,280 miles
    Test number
    167219612131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDifferential leaking oil
  14. Fail38,276 miles (+3,253)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,276 miles
    Test number
    157258112150
    • FailureNearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDifferential leaking oil
  15. Pass35,023 miles (+9,331)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,023 miles
    Test number
    118737711161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,692 miles (+2,077)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    25,692 miles
    Test number
    251798109372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,615 miles (+1,624)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    23,615 miles
    Test number
    173144308317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,991 miles (+687)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    21,991 miles
    Test number
    423229107482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,304 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    21,304 miles
    Test number
    290374006391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    20,485 miles
    Test number
    700034005395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 EBC

Does LS52 EBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 EBC expired on 2 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 EBC?
The MOT on LS52 EBC expired on 2 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 EBC done?
LS52 EBC was recorded at 58,152 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2023, an average of 2,193 miles a year.
Has LS52 EBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 EBC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LS52 EBC 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 EBC find?
LS52 EBC passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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