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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LS52 EBUMOT history

LS52 EBU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 38,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

LS52 EBU silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
38,534 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 EBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 EBU was last recorded at 38,534 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 1,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,308 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,226 miles
Average per year
1,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,534 miles
  • 2024 – 37,308 miles
  • 2023 – 35,886 miles
  • 2022 – 34,535 miles
  • 2021 – 33,070 miles
  • 2020 – 31,414 miles
  • 2019 – 29,549 miles
  • 2018 – 27,668 miles
  • 2017 – 25,772 miles
  • 2016 – 25,167 miles
  • 2015 – 24,805 miles
  • 2014 – 24,516 miles
  • 2013 – 24,241 miles
  • 2012 – 23,845 miles
  • 2011 – 23,343 miles
  • 2010 – 23,079 miles
  • 2009 – 22,498 miles
  • 2008 – 20,311 miles
  • 2007 – 17,775 miles
  • 2006 – 15,783 miles
  • 2005 – 13,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,534 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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,534 miles (+1,226)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    38,534 miles
    Test number
    683788327697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass37,308 miles (+1,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    37,308 miles
    Test number
    128132387995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass35,886 miles (+1,351)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    35,886 miles
    Test number
    733088329964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass34,535 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    34,535 miles
    Test number
    830309972704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,070 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    33,070 miles
    Test number
    874114100682
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Fail33,070 miles (+1,656)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,070 miles
    Test number
    643299982343
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass31,414 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    31,414 miles
    Test number
    934634550393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,549 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    29,549 miles
    Test number
    886264859860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,668 miles (+1,896)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    27,668 miles
    Test number
    445265731733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,772 miles (+605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    25,772 miles
    Test number
    635075723745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass25,167 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    25,167 miles
    Test number
    921221454578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,805 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    24,805 miles
    Test number
    229344162434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,516 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    24,516 miles
    Test number
    888423134306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,241 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    24,241 miles
    Test number
    206357223378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,845 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    23,845 miles
    Test number
    909576232397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,343 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    23,343 miles
    Test number
    659434831304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,079 miles (+581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    23,079 miles
    Test number
    351617130322
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass22,498 miles (+2,187)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    22,498 miles
    Test number
    663501239302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,311 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,311 miles
    Test number
    323993238392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,775 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    17,775 miles
    Test number
    693843237391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,783 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    15,783 miles
    Test number
    783248636324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    13,295 miles
    Test number
    371444835311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 EBU

Does LS52 EBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 EBU is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS52 EBU?
The MOT on LS52 EBU is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 EBU done?
LS52 EBU was recorded at 38,534 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 1,264 miles a year.
Has LS52 EBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 EBU has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS52 EBU 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 EBU find?
LS52 EBU passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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