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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LT52 EWMMOT history

LT52 EWM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

LT52 EWM silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
82,365 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 EWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 EWM was last recorded at 82,365 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,641 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
724 miles
Average per year
2,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,365 miles
  • 2024 – 81,641 miles
  • 2023 – 81,022 miles
  • 2022 – 79,373 miles
  • 2021 – 76,812 miles
  • 2020 – 75,820 miles
  • 2019 – 74,309 miles
  • 2018 – 71,855 miles
  • 2017 – 69,683 miles
  • 2016 – 66,340 miles
  • 2015 – 63,097 miles
  • 2014 – 59,963 miles
  • 2013 – 56,462 miles
  • 2012 – 53,161 miles
  • 2011 – 49,170 miles
  • 2010 – 44,741 miles
  • 2009 – 39,698 miles
  • 2008 – 33,832 miles
  • 2007 – 29,711 miles
  • 2006 – 25,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,365 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,365 miles (+724)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    82,365 miles
    Test number
    604167455301
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass81,641 miles (+619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,641 miles
    Test number
    755591567459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass81,022 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    81,022 miles
    Test number
    667533805546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,373 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,373 miles
    Test number
    780420308547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,812 miles (+992)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,812 miles
    Test number
    709256207396
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass75,820 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,820 miles
    Test number
    181969087641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,309 miles (+2,454)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,309 miles
    Test number
    459563914743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,855 miles (+2,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,855 miles
    Test number
    889206028007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has 2 nails (205/5516) (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass69,683 miles (+3,343)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,683 miles
    Test number
    165654755884
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both back bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and unevenly worn (205/5516) (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass66,340 miles (+3,243)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,340 miles
    Test number
    263700756370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,097 miles (+3,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,097 miles
    Test number
    891478505898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE TREAD UNEVENLY WORN (205/5516)
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAY FITTED

  12. Pass59,963 miles (+3,501)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,963 miles
    Test number
    128982664279
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  13. Pass56,462 miles (+3,301)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,462 miles
    Test number
    788070253208
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  14. Pass53,161 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,161 miles
    Test number
    566811662247
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail53,161 miles (+3,991)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,161 miles
    Test number
    348191762238
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass49,170 miles (+4,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,170 miles
    Test number
    308100451288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass44,741 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,741 miles
    Test number
    484961570295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,721 miles (+5,023)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,721 miles
    Test number
    580990470215
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteParking brake efficiency very low only at 17%.Advise further investigation to be carried out

  19. Pass39,698 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,698 miles
    Test number
    313624369272
    • NoteN/s/r handbrake performance low
    • NoteO/s/f inner track rod joint slightly worn
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

  20. Fail39,697 miles (+5,865)1 failure1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,697 miles
    Test number
    373632969493
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/r handbrake performance low
    • NoteO/s/f inner track rod joint slightly worn
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

  21. Pass33,832 miles (+4,121)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,832 miles
    Test number
    710113868201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,711 miles (+4,603)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,711 miles
    Test number
    460117657227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,108 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,108 miles
    Test number
    873594966278
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut in tread area.
    • NoteFront & rear footbrake efforts out of balance
    • NoteFuel cap appears to be 'weak', but no vapour or fuel leaks observed.

Questions about LT52 EWM

Does LT52 EWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT52 EWM is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LT52 EWM?
The MOT on LT52 EWM is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT52 EWM done?
LT52 EWM was recorded at 82,365 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 2,993 miles a year.
Has LT52 EWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 EWM has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2012.
Has the mileage on LT52 EWM 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 EWM find?
LT52 EWM passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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