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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,895 cc

LS52 ZSZMOT history

LS52 ZSZ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

LS52 ZSZ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
88,527 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 ZSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 ZSZ was last recorded at 88,527 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,134 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
393 miles
Average per year
3,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,527 miles
  • 2025 – 88,134 miles
  • 2023 – 87,543 miles
  • 2022 – 87,425 miles
  • 2021 – 86,906 miles
  • 2020 – 86,465 miles
  • 2019 – 85,790 miles
  • 2018 – 83,677 miles
  • 2017 – 82,500 miles
  • 2016 – 78,735 miles
  • 2015 – 73,510 miles
  • 2014 – 66,587 miles
  • 2013 – 60,631 miles
  • 2012 – 51,474 miles
  • 2011 – 43,146 miles
  • 2010 – 37,646 miles
  • 2009 – 32,133 miles
  • 2008 – 26,404 miles
  • 2007 – 20,784 miles
  • 2006 – 15,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,527 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,527 miles (+393)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    88,527 miles
    Test number
    876748717678
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,134 miles (+591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    88,134 miles
    Test number
    976100556586
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass87,543 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    87,543 miles
    Test number
    835591674761
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail87,540 miles (+115)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,540 miles
    Test number
    357972672024
    • 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))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass87,425 miles (+519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,425 miles
    Test number
    155173450296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass86,906 miles (+441)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,906 miles
    Test number
    764178214303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,465 miles (+675)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,465 miles
    Test number
    834415662412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,790 miles (+2,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,790 miles
    Test number
    757509995570
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  9. Pass83,677 miles (+1,177)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    83,677 miles
    Test number
    985821804423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,500 miles (+3,765)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    82,500 miles
    Test number
    362451548240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,735 miles
    Test number
    197952989658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,735 miles (+5,225)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,735 miles
    Test number
    428314067575
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass73,510 miles (+6,923)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,510 miles
    Test number
    996479163857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,587 miles (+5,956)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,587 miles
    Test number
    496556414332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass60,631 miles (+9,157)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,631 miles
    Test number
    346182233354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,474 miles (+8,328)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,474 miles
    Test number
    927077622376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,146 miles (+5,500)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,146 miles
    Test number
    105204231347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,646 miles (+5,513)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    37,646 miles
    Test number
    204688420323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,133 miles (+5,729)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,133 miles
    Test number
    222798939353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,404 miles (+5,620)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    26,404 miles
    Test number
    904062938366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,784 miles (+5,461)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    20,784 miles
    Test number
    114762237362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    15,323 miles
    Test number
    820103436393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 ZSZ

Does LS52 ZSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 ZSZ is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 ZSZ?
The MOT on LS52 ZSZ is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 ZSZ done?
LS52 ZSZ was recorded at 88,527 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 3,787 miles a year.
Has LS52 ZSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 ZSZ has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS52 ZSZ 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 ZSZ find?
LS52 ZSZ passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration, and 3 more.

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