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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LT52 EWHMOT history

LT52 EWH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 123,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LT52 EWH 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 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
123,623 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 EWH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 EWH was last recorded at 123,623 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 3,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,917 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,706 miles
Average per year
4,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,623 miles
  • 2024 – 119,917 miles
  • 2023 – 117,516 miles
  • 2022 – 113,750 miles
  • 2021 – 108,275 miles
  • 2020 – 104,645 miles
  • 2019 – 97,329 miles
  • 2018 – 93,217 miles
  • 2017 – 89,437 miles
  • 2016 – 84,419 miles
  • 2015 – 79,614 miles
  • 2014 – 75,531 miles
  • 2013 – 72,082 miles
  • 2012 – 67,638 miles
  • 2011 – 63,945 miles
  • 2010 – 63,924 miles
  • 2009 – 50,646 miles
  • 2008 – 44,999 miles
  • 2006 – 37,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,623 miles
  • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,623 miles (+3,706)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    123,623 miles
    Test number
    418815835476
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass119,917 miles (+2,401)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,917 miles
    Test number
    871982527847
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass117,516 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    117,516 miles
    Test number
    769378050063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail117,417 miles (+3,667)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,417 miles
    Test number
    655374989312
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass113,750 miles (+5,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,750 miles
    Test number
    853476407493
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES , front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
  6. Pass108,275 miles (+3,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,275 miles
    Test number
    707280366100
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass104,645 miles (+14)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,645 miles
    Test number
    935406334465
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  8. Fail104,631 miles (+7,302)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,631 miles
    Test number
    952489836190
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  9. Pass97,329 miles (+4,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,329 miles
    Test number
    179186288923
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass93,217 miles (+3,780)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,217 miles
    Test number
    528500985097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,437 miles
    Test number
    387187136569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail89,437 miles (+5,018)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,437 miles
    Test number
    442981070283
    • Repaired at testElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass84,419 miles (+4,805)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,419 miles
    Test number
    342290083803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  14. Pass79,614 miles (+4,083)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,614 miles
    Test number
    936195991497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,531 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    75,531 miles
    Test number
    188853994272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,082 miles (+4,444)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    72,082 miles
    Test number
    908052893282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,638 miles (+3,693)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,638 miles
    Test number
    659773472233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,945 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    63,945 miles
    Test number
    808499691257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    63,924 miles
    Test number
    994809480124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,924 miles (+13,278)3 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,924 miles
    Test number
    913066280166
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass50,646 miles (+5,647)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,646 miles
    Test number
    992737009161
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  22. Pass44,999 miles (+7,336)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,999 miles
    Test number
    184283998046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUndertray
  23. Pass37,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,663 miles
    Test number
    374142996278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT52 EWH

Does LT52 EWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT52 EWH is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT52 EWH?
The MOT on LT52 EWH is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT52 EWH done?
LT52 EWH was recorded at 123,623 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 4,469 miles a year.
Has LT52 EWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 EWH has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LT52 EWH 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 LT52 EWH find?
LT52 EWH passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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