
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
Pass117,516 miles (+99)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 117,516 miles
- Test number
- 769378050063
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass93,217 miles (+3,780)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 93,217 miles
- Test number
- 528500985097
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass79,614 miles (+4,083)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 79,614 miles
- Test number
- 936195991497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,531 miles (+3,449)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 75,531 miles
- Test number
- 188853994272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,082 miles (+4,444)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 72,082 miles
- Test number
- 908052893282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,638 miles (+3,693)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 67,638 miles
- Test number
- 659773472233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,945 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 63,945 miles
- Test number
- 808499691257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,924 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 63,924 miles
- Test number
- 994809480124
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass50,646 miles (+5,647)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 50,646 miles
- Test number
- 992737009161
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
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
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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