
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
LS52 WDOMOT history
LS52 WDO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 131,148 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 131,148 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,098 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS52 WDO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS52 WDO was last recorded at 131,148 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 131,004 miles · 15 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 144 miles
- Average per year
- 6,098 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 131,148 miles
- 2024 – 125,355 miles
- 2023 – 120,479 miles
- 2022 – 117,354 miles
- 2021 – 117,221 miles
- 2019 – 116,565 miles
- 2018 – 116,127 miles
- 2017 – 115,952 miles
- 2015 – 107,812 miles
- 2014 – 98,137 miles
- 2013 – 92,938 miles
- 2012 – 87,383 miles
- 2011 – 76,984 miles
- 2010 – 68,219 miles
- 2009 – 56,334 miles
- 2008 – 49,125 miles
- 2007 – 41,660 miles
- 2006 – 11,550 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, into flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,148 miles (+144)4 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 131,148 miles
- Test number
- 249258447689
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, into flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail131,004 miles (+5,649)1 major4 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,004 miles
- Test number
- 561854527849
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, into flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass125,355 miles (+401)2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 125,355 miles
- Test number
- 579806597534
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail124,954 miles (+4,475)3 major2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,954 miles
- Test number
- 195510173303
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass120,479 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2024
- Odometer
- 120,479 miles
- Test number
- 296509577736
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,440 miles (+3,086)3 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,440 miles
- Test number
- 146016333836
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass117,354 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2023
- Odometer
- 117,354 miles
- Test number
- 193641119199
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail117,354 miles (+133)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,354 miles
- Test number
- 555257005660
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall damaged. 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,221 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 117,221 miles
- Test number
- 155585943265
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail117,221 miles (+656)3 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,221 miles
- Test number
- 886876938003
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass116,565 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 116,565 miles
- Test number
- 706906529558
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail116,562 miles (+435)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,562 miles
- Test number
- 749322125302
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass116,127 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 116,127 miles
- Test number
- 863784095958
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMisting of oil on engine/gearbox area.
Fail116,127 miles (+175)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,127 miles
- Test number
- 253817166469
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMisting of oil on engine/gearbox area.
Pass115,952 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 115,952 miles
- Test number
- 629422000340
- Advisory1/2 Litre engine oil added for emissions test.
- AdvisoryAftermarket suspension fitted.
- AdvisoryMisting of oil on engine area.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.
Fail115,952 miles (+8,140)1 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,952 miles
- Test number
- 567008737544
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Advisory1/2 Litre engine oil added for emissions test.
- AdvisoryAftermarket suspension fitted.
- AdvisoryMisting of oil on engine area.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.
Pass107,812 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 107,812 miles
- Test number
- 279966365034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteLowered and uprated suspension fitted alround
Fail107,812 miles (+9,675)2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,812 miles
- Test number
- 915296265076
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteLowered and uprated suspension fitted alround
Pass98,137 miles (+5,199)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 98,137 miles
- Test number
- 188196984440
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- NoteLowered and uprated suspension fitted alround
Pass92,938 miles (+5,555)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 92,938 miles
- Test number
- 306317883069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,383 miles (+10,399)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 87,383 miles
- Test number
- 446095692070
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteO/s/r additional position light inoperative
Pass76,984 miles (+8,765)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 76,984 miles
- Test number
- 237899361031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,219 miles (+11,885)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 68,219 miles
- Test number
- 134180970458
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass56,334 miles (+7,209)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 56,334 miles
- Test number
- 781688239026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,125 miles (+7,465)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 49,125 miles
- Test number
- 942875148006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,660 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 41,660 miles
- Test number
- 703055027034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,660 miles (+30,110)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,660 miles
- Test number
- 622675827052
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass11,550 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 11,550 miles
- Test number
- 720074746078
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LS52 WDO
- Does LS52 WDO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS52 WDO expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS52 WDO?
- The MOT on LS52 WDO expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS52 WDO done?
- LS52 WDO was recorded at 131,148 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 6,098 miles a year.
- Has LS52 WDO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS52 WDO has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS52 WDO 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 WDO find?
- LS52 WDO passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with 4 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 11 more.
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