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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LS52 WLCMOT history

LS52 WLC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 115,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2025.

LS52 WLC blue 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 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
115,031 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 WLC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 WLC was last recorded at 115,031 miles on 22 Mar 2025, 94 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,937 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
94 miles
Average per year
5,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,031 miles
  • 2024 – 111,739 miles
  • 2023 – 104,866 miles
  • 2022 – 101,780 miles
  • 2021 – 98,743 miles
  • 2020 – 95,548 miles
  • 2019 – 89,828 miles
  • 2018 – 82,802 miles
  • 2016 – 73,052 miles
  • 2015 – 63,014 miles
  • 2014 – 60,990 miles
  • 2013 – 54,378 miles
  • 2012 – 46,662 miles
  • 2011 – 39,695 miles
  • 2010 – 33,040 miles
  • 2009 – 26,171 miles
  • 2008 – 21,079 miles
  • 2007 – 17,268 miles
  • 2006 – 13,392 miles
  • 2005 – 10,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,031 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnder body seal apply

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,031 miles (+94)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    115,031 miles
    Test number
    101081448704
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body seal apply

  2. Fail114,937 miles (+3,198)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,937 miles
    Test number
    317485899884
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed emits excessive white smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp are incorrectly positioned nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle surface rust slightly corroded in areas

  3. Pass111,739 miles (+6,873)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    111,739 miles
    Test number
    590290190564
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass104,866 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,866 miles
    Test number
    268159666483
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail104,864 miles (+3,084)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,864 miles
    Test number
    915254616834
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass101,780 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,780 miles
    Test number
    813057063203
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail101,780 miles (+3,037)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,780 miles
    Test number
    695340459663
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass98,743 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,743 miles
    Test number
    360949695247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail98,738 miles (+3,190)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,738 miles
    Test number
    399599713612
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass95,548 miles (+5,720)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,548 miles
    Test number
    743371716863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,828 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,828 miles
    Test number
    568068709009
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket deteriorated

  12. Fail89,828 miles (+7,026)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,828 miles
    Test number
    206836245857
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket deteriorated

  13. Pass82,802 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,802 miles
    Test number
    183038194236
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre has a minor cut on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail82,802 miles (+9,750)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,802 miles
    Test number
    645866812884
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre has a minor cut on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass73,052 miles (+10,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,052 miles
    Test number
    786835873867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Flexi hose starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Flexi hose starting to perish

  16. Pass63,014 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    63,014 miles
    Test number
    982390183649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,990 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,990 miles
    Test number
    395812754329
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel filter bracket damaged

  18. Pass60,990 miles (+6,612)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,990 miles
    Test number
    888802854302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel filter bracket damaged

  19. Pass54,378 miles (+7,716)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    54,378 miles
    Test number
    788201863333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel Filter Slight Damage
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass46,662 miles (+6,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,662 miles
    Test number
    288276552368
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass39,695 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,695 miles
    Test number
    327638541386
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail39,695 miles (+6,655)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,695 miles
    Test number
    187938641320
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass33,040 miles (+6,869)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,040 miles
    Test number
    563288240383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    26,171 miles
    Test number
    482168659333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,171 miles (+5,092)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,171 miles
    Test number
    424198859411
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass21,079 miles (+3,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,079 miles
    Test number
    254605868329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass17,268 miles (+3,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,268 miles
    Test number
    911242267321
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass13,392 miles (+3,283)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,392 miles
    Test number
    373882966305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass10,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    10,109 miles
    Test number
    474805155438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 WLC

Does LS52 WLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 WLC expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 WLC?
The MOT on LS52 WLC expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 WLC done?
LS52 WLC was recorded at 115,031 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2025, an average of 5,451 miles a year.
Has LS52 WLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 WLC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS52 WLC 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 WLC find?
LS52 WLC passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; oil leak, but not excessive; under body seal apply.

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