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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LS52 WLKMOT history

LS52 WLK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2023.

LS52 WLK silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2024
Mileage
106,638 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 WLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 WLK was last recorded at 106,638 miles on 16 Oct 2023, 2,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,519 miles · 17 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
2,119 miles
Average per year
4,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,638 miles
  • 2022 – 104,519 miles
  • 2021 – 101,983 miles
  • 2020 – 99,269 miles
  • 2019 – 96,299 miles
  • 2018 – 91,601 miles
  • 2017 – 86,259 miles
  • 2016 – 80,546 miles
  • 2015 – 74,132 miles
  • 2014 – 61,306 miles
  • 2013 – 39,109 miles
  • 2012 – 38,517 miles
  • 2011 – 34,227 miles
  • 2010 – 31,593 miles
  • 2009 – 29,577 miles
  • 2008 – 27,385 miles
  • 2007 – 22,327 miles
  • 2006 – 18,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,638 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryHand brake effort only just met minimum requirement system in need of repair or adjustment

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,638 miles (+2,119)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,638 miles
    Test number
    873036881288
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake effort only just met minimum requirement system in need of repair or adjustment

  2. Pass104,519 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,519 miles
    Test number
    482836109539
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake low reading

  3. Fail104,499 miles (+2,516)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,499 miles
    Test number
    430497067370
    • MajorCentral Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake low reading

  4. Pass101,983 miles (+2,714)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    101,983 miles
    Test number
    275112664521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,269 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,269 miles
    Test number
    719281359892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail99,269 miles (+2,970)1 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,269 miles
    Test number
    469715043234
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass96,299 miles (+526)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,299 miles
    Test number
    732321347992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail95,773 miles (+4,172)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,773 miles
    Test number
    944133441809
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass91,601 miles (+5,342)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,601 miles
    Test number
    830642759312
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass86,259 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,259 miles
    Test number
    692092531892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisorySills covered
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryUpper level components covered

  11. Fail86,259 miles (+5,713)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,259 miles
    Test number
    764804167777
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisorySills covered
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryUpper level components covered

  12. Pass80,546 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,546 miles
    Test number
    680804755070
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade in poor condition

  13. Fail80,546 miles (+6,414)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,546 miles
    Test number
    478668045420
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade in poor condition

  14. Pass74,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,132 miles
    Test number
    759374245259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,132 miles (+12,826)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,132 miles
    Test number
    598164345285
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass61,306 miles (+22,197)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,306 miles
    Test number
    499815244202
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers

  17. Pass39,109 miles (+592)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,109 miles
    Test number
    307746213186
    • NoteN/side rear tyrewall (inner) cracking

  18. Pass38,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,517 miles
    Test number
    589307552325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,517 miles (+4,290)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,517 miles
    Test number
    926247252342
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  20. Pass34,227 miles (+2,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,227 miles
    Test number
    305418581144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass31,593 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,593 miles
    Test number
    121908880487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,578 miles (+2,001)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,578 miles
    Test number
    200314280042
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  23. Pass29,577 miles (+2,192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,577 miles
    Test number
    570105389002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass27,385 miles (+5,058)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,385 miles
    Test number
    772385288095
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear indicator bulbs fading

  25. Pass22,327 miles (+3,574)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    22,327 miles
    Test number
    710039957005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,753 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    18,753 miles
    Test number
    400136646039
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS52 WLK

Does LS52 WLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 WLK expired on 15 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 WLK?
The MOT on LS52 WLK expired on 15 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 WLK done?
LS52 WLK was recorded at 106,638 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2023, an average of 4,975 miles a year.
Has LS52 WLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 WLK has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LS52 WLK 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 WLK find?
LS52 WLK passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2023 with 5 advisories: front prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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