BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
LS52 FDOMOT history
LS52 FDO is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,081 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 173,081 mi
- At MOT on 15 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,295 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS52 FDO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 12 Nov 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS52 FDO was last recorded at 173,081 miles on 15 Mar 2024, 9,285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 163,796 miles · 15 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 9,285 miles
- Average per year
- 8,295 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 173,081 miles
- 2023 – 163,796 miles
- 2022 – 151,908 miles
- 2021 – 146,059 miles
- 2020 – 141,892 miles
- 2019 – 134,312 miles
- 2018 – 126,927 miles
- 2017 – 115,033 miles
- 2016 – 107,536 miles
- 2015 – 100,373 miles
- 2014 – 93,836 miles
- 2013 – 86,264 miles
- 2012 – 73,819 miles
- 2011 – 66,024 miles
- 2010 – 59,563 miles
- 2009 – 51,452 miles
- 2008 – 41,441 miles
- 2007 – 30,875 miles
- 2006 – 23,099 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,081 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Engine has a oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front brake discs are lipped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front brake pads appear to be low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Gearbox has a oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,081 miles (+9,285)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 173,081 miles
- Test number
- 805507859832
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass163,796 miles (+11,888)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 163,796 miles
- Test number
- 305646253837
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass151,908 miles (+5,849)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 151,908 miles
- Test number
- 410392509753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,059 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 146,059 miles
- Test number
- 432638539348
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine has a oil leak
- AdvisoryFront brake discs are lipped
- AdvisoryFront brake pads appear to be low
- AdvisoryGearbox has a oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge
Fail146,059 miles (+4,167)2 dangerous3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,059 miles
- Test number
- 441765906750
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine has a oil leak
- AdvisoryFront brake discs are lipped
- AdvisoryFront brake pads appear to be low
- AdvisoryGearbox has a oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge
Pass141,892 miles (+7,580)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 141,892 miles
- Test number
- 103746257007
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,312 miles (+7,385)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 134,312 miles
- Test number
- 613288602918
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,927 miles (+11,894)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 126,927 miles
- Test number
- 705337392089
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass115,033 miles (+7,497)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 115,033 miles
- Test number
- 315411400472
- AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass107,536 miles (+7,163)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 107,536 miles
- Test number
- 815135585621
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,373 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 100,373 miles
- Test number
- 868776805067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,373 miles (+6,537)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,373 miles
- Test number
- 996175205037
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass93,836 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 93,836 miles
- Test number
- 107450214008
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- NoteE M L on
Fail93,836 miles (+7,572)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,836 miles
- Test number
- 558710414076
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- NoteE M L on
Pass86,264 miles (+12,445)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 86,264 miles
- Test number
- 778975703009
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteTyre runflat light on
Pass73,819 miles (+7,795)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 73,819 miles
- Test number
- 138187802042
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass66,024 miles (+6,461)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 66,024 miles
- Test number
- 108060011489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,563 miles (+8,111)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 59,563 miles
- Test number
- 274558300040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,452 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 51,452 miles
- Test number
- 282648409067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,450 miles (+10,009)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,450 miles
- Test number
- 113378209048
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Pass41,441 miles (+10,566)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 41,441 miles
- Test number
- 184263228066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,875 miles (+7,776)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 30,875 miles
- Test number
- 341695817020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 23,099 miles
- Test number
- 452685546012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS52 FDO
- Does LS52 FDO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS52 FDO expired on 14 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS52 FDO?
- The MOT on LS52 FDO expired on 14 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS52 FDO done?
- LS52 FDO was recorded at 173,081 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2024, an average of 8,295 miles a year.
- Has LS52 FDO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS52 FDO has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on LS52 FDO 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 FDO find?
- LS52 FDO passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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