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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LS52 JRSMOT history

LS52 JRS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 133,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

LS52 JRS silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
133,648 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 JRS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 JRS was last recorded at 133,648 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,448 miles · 13 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
200 miles
Average per year
7,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,648 miles
  • 2025 – 127,918 miles
  • 2024 – 122,480 miles
  • 2023 – 118,686 miles
  • 2022 – 109,930 miles
  • 2021 – 100,822 miles
  • 2020 – 95,169 miles
  • 2019 – 87,996 miles
  • 2018 – 82,528 miles
  • 2017 – 74,896 miles
  • 2016 – 66,161 miles
  • 2015 – 56,684 miles
  • 2014 – 46,571 miles
  • 2013 – 37,968 miles
  • 2012 – 29,466 miles
  • 2011 – 22,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,648 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side banana arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,648 miles (+200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    133,648 miles
    Test number
    139187746253
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side banana arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail133,448 miles (+5,530)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,448 miles
    Test number
    393063928061
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass127,918 miles (+5,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    127,918 miles
    Test number
    970308674538
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass122,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    122,480 miles
    Test number
    950883120707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail122,462 miles (+3,776)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,462 miles
    Test number
    359181037324
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  6. Pass118,686 miles (+8,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,686 miles
    Test number
    255376091295
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass109,930 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    109,930 miles
    Test number
    789739606739
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts but no cord visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve BOTH SIDES CRACK APPERING (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES CLOSE TO CORD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail109,926 miles5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,926 miles
    Test number
    250265257637
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve CRACKS APPERING. (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve CRACKS APPERING. (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail109,926 miles (+9,104)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,926 miles
    Test number
    419069729872
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass100,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    100,822 miles
    Test number
    331361433416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,822 miles (+5,653)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,822 miles
    Test number
    968938315442
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass95,169 miles (+7,173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,169 miles
    Test number
    952930449733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass87,996 miles (+5,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,996 miles
    Test number
    109304277256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass82,528 miles (+7,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,528 miles
    Test number
    932030630231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass74,896 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,896 miles
    Test number
    887516273388
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)
  16. Fail74,848 miles (+8,687)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,848 miles
    Test number
    174400718622
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)
  17. Pass66,161 miles (+9,477)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,161 miles
    Test number
    856324278021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,684 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,684 miles
    Test number
    476744525226
    • 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)
  19. Fail56,601 miles (+10,030)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,601 miles
    Test number
    445228815285
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
  20. Pass46,571 miles (+8,603)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,571 miles
    Test number
    218390324224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,968 miles
    Test number
    366120893156
    • 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)
  22. Fail37,967 miles (+8,501)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,967 miles
    Test number
    259550193429
    • DangerousOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
  23. Pass29,466 miles (+6,523)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,466 miles
    Test number
    238642392188
    • NoteNote- lean burn eng. higher lambda reading.
  24. Pass22,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,943 miles
    Test number
    468456191134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 JRS

Does LS52 JRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 JRS is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 JRS?
The MOT on LS52 JRS is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 JRS done?
LS52 JRS was recorded at 133,648 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 7,325 miles a year.
Has LS52 JRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 JRS has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS52 JRS 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 JRS find?
LS52 JRS passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side banana arms.

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