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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LS52 FCYMOT history

LS52 FCY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 93,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LS52 FCY 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 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
93,261 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FCY
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
18 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FCY was last recorded at 93,261 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,980 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
281 miles
Average per year
3,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,261 miles
  • 2025 – 92,980 miles
  • 2024 – 92,702 miles
  • 2023 – 92,435 miles
  • 2022 – 92,112 miles
  • 2021 – 91,805 miles
  • 2020 – 91,536 miles
  • 2019 – 91,030 miles
  • 2018 – 90,861 miles
  • 2017 – 90,589 miles
  • 2016 – 89,996 miles
  • 2015 – 88,427 miles
  • 2014 – 85,600 miles
  • 2013 – 79,826 miles
  • 2012 – 76,107 miles
  • 2011 – 67,529 miles
  • 2010 – 58,248 miles
  • 2009 – 47,223 miles
  • 2008 – 43,292 miles
  • 2007 – 32,755 miles
  • 2005 – 14,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,261 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBOTH REAR AND BOTH FRONT AMBER INDICATOR IMAGES FADING.
  • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.
  • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT WASHER WEAK.
  • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP DIP BEAM IMAGE BECOMING DISTORTED DUE TO LENS MISTING OVER.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,261 miles (+281)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    93,261 miles
    Test number
    559737737294
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR AND BOTH FRONT AMBER INDICATOR IMAGES FADING.
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT WASHER WEAK.
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP DIP BEAM IMAGE BECOMING DISTORTED DUE TO LENS MISTING OVER.

  2. Pass92,980 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,980 miles
    Test number
    714738546274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,702 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,702 miles
    Test number
    983947374604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,435 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,435 miles
    Test number
    251072403192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,112 miles (+307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,112 miles
    Test number
    562224949065
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass91,805 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,805 miles
    Test number
    717233271021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,536 miles (+506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,536 miles
    Test number
    856215925764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass91,030 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,030 miles
    Test number
    182389435537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,861 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,861 miles
    Test number
    516647644191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,589 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,589 miles
    Test number
    885268226513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,996 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,996 miles
    Test number
    872697112603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,427 miles (+2,827)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,427 miles
    Test number
    884372638221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,600 miles (+5,774)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,600 miles
    Test number
    678105394296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    79,826 miles
    Test number
    468942383261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail79,826 miles (+3,719)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,826 miles
    Test number
    906992583278
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass76,107 miles (+8,578)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    76,107 miles
    Test number
    646029492248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,529 miles (+9,281)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    67,529 miles
    Test number
    269826181263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,248 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,248 miles
    Test number
    452759390200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,192 miles (+10,969)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,192 miles
    Test number
    322375590419
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail47,223 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,223 miles
    Test number
    272933939430
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass47,223 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,223 miles
    Test number
    901953339172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,292 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,292 miles
    Test number
    842635438153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,259 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,259 miles
    Test number
    353165318137
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass43,259 miles (+10,504)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,259 miles
    Test number
    931435718186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    32,755 miles
    Test number
    150657757421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Fail32,755 miles (+18,576)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,755 miles
    Test number
    462787557076
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass14,179 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    14,179 miles
    Test number
    363840955207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS52 FCY

Does LS52 FCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 FCY is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FCY?
The MOT on LS52 FCY is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 FCY done?
LS52 FCY was recorded at 93,261 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 3,747 miles a year.
Has LS52 FCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FCY has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2013.
Has the mileage on LS52 FCY 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 FCY find?
LS52 FCY passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; both rear and both front amber indicator images fading.; front brake pads getting low., and 2 more.

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