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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LS52 JPOMOT history

LS52 JPO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 164,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2023.

LS52 JPO silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2023
Mileage
164,122 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2023
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 JPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS52 JPO was last recorded at 164,122 miles on 17 Aug 2023, 873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,249 miles · 27 May 2022
Between the last two tests
873 miles
Average per year
8,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,122 miles
  • 2022 – 163,249 miles
  • 2020 – 159,991 miles
  • 2019 – 156,117 miles
  • 2018 – 148,687 miles
  • 2017 – 138,789 miles
  • 2016 – 129,287 miles
  • 2015 – 121,484 miles
  • 2014 – 112,503 miles
  • 2013 – 99,782 miles
  • 2012 – 87,439 miles
  • 2011 – 71,792 miles
  • 2009 – 55,399 miles
  • 2008 – 38,279 miles
  • 2006 – 24,106 miles
  • 2005 – 19,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail164,122 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/r tyre wrong rotation

What MOT failures 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 (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail164,122 miles (+873)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,122 miles
    Test number
    671162491072
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/r tyre wrong rotation

  2. Pass163,249 miles (+7)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    163,249 miles
    Test number
    990080665883
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail163,242 miles (+3,251)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,242 miles
    Test number
    653832175211
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass159,991 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    159,991 miles
    Test number
    228264828590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail159,991 miles (+3,874)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,991 miles
    Test number
    232265884699
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass156,117 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    156,117 miles
    Test number
    130918785662
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail156,116 miles (+7,429)4 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,116 miles
    Test number
    202922607495
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass148,687 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    148,687 miles
    Test number
    639531515549
    • AdvisoryFront number pate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail148,687 miles (+9,898)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,687 miles
    Test number
    971143534452
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront number pate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass138,789 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    138,789 miles
    Test number
    585122661842
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail138,789 miles (+9,502)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,789 miles
    Test number
    201911711122
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH LONG METAL PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass129,287 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    129,287 miles
    Test number
    194496307616
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail129,279 miles (+7,795)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,279 miles
    Test number
    149109747886
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass121,484 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    121,484 miles
    Test number
    219573645017
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail121,484 miles (+8,981)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,484 miles
    Test number
    109023945432
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass112,503 miles (+265)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    112,503 miles
    Test number
    389325944063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrivers door outer handle has stiff operation

  17. Fail112,238 miles (+12,456)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,238 miles
    Test number
    175477534476
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrivers door outer handle has stiff operation

  18. Pass99,782 miles8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    99,782 miles
    Test number
    736148133013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteRear shocker covers loose

  19. Fail99,782 miles (+12,343)5 failures9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,782 miles
    Test number
    127488333430
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteRear shocker covers loose

  20. Pass87,439 miles (+15,647)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    87,439 miles
    Test number
    735350722019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,792 miles (+80)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,792 miles
    Test number
    889531221018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail71,712 miles (+16,313)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,712 miles
    Test number
    118679811408
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCenter rear stop light not working

  23. Pass55,399 miles (+17,120)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,399 miles
    Test number
    512064409151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,279 miles (+14,173)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,279 miles
    Test number
    550162808179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,106 miles (+4,524)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    24,106 miles
    Test number
    221342446329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    19,582 miles
    Test number
    222053195290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 JPO

Does LS52 JPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 JPO expired on 26 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 JPO?
The MOT on LS52 JPO expired on 26 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 JPO done?
LS52 JPO was recorded at 164,122 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2023, an average of 8,110 miles a year.
Has LS52 JPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 JPO has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LS52 JPO 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 JPO find?
LS52 JPO failed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2023 with 6 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside rear direction indicator not working, and 9 more.

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