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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LT52 EWSMOT history

LT52 EWS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 73,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2024.

LT52 EWS blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2025
Mileage
73,120 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 EWS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 EWS was last recorded at 73,120 miles on 4 Nov 2024, 4,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,464 miles · 20 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4,656 miles
Average per year
3,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 73,120 miles
  • 2023 – 68,464 miles
  • 2022 – 61,726 miles
  • 2021 – 54,756 miles
  • 2019 – 45,761 miles
  • 2018 – 41,955 miles
  • 2017 – 40,892 miles
  • 2016 – 39,867 miles
  • 2015 – 37,830 miles
  • 2014 – 36,482 miles
  • 2013 – 36,127 miles
  • 2012 – 34,510 miles
  • 2011 – 32,363 miles
  • 2010 – 28,730 miles
  • 2009 – 25,469 miles
  • 2008 – 21,527 miles
  • 2007 – 17,322 miles
  • 2006 – 14,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,120 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,120 miles (+4,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,120 miles
    Test number
    939155715753
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass68,464 miles (+6,738)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,464 miles
    Test number
    869717784715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,726 miles (+6,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    61,726 miles
    Test number
    626351382332
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass54,756 miles (+234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,756 miles
    Test number
    294474307819
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail54,522 miles (+8,761)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,522 miles
    Test number
    955278696238
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass45,761 miles (+3,806)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,761 miles
    Test number
    413158229599
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive NOTE: Full engine covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass41,955 miles (+1,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    41,955 miles
    Test number
    915072133612
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass40,892 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    40,892 miles
    Test number
    579314057452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,867 miles (+2,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    39,867 miles
    Test number
    994460781888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass37,830 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,830 miles
    Test number
    749554345073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,482 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,482 miles
    Test number
    129753864450
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail36,479 miles (+352)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,479 miles
    Test number
    888959654006
    • FailureRear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail36,127 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,127 miles
    Test number
    457609133262
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAll 4 tyre outerwalls cracked due to age
    • NoteNearside from jacking block missing

  14. Pass36,127 miles (+1,617)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    36,127 miles
    Test number
    998599633207
    • NoteAll 4 tyre outerwalls cracked due to age
    • NoteNearside from jacking block missing

  15. Fail34,510 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,510 miles
    Test number
    175193742278
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass34,510 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,510 miles
    Test number
    815863342200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,363 miles
    Test number
    137779321233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,363 miles (+3,633)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,363 miles
    Test number
    635849121243
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass28,730 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    28,730 miles
    Test number
    411080730266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,469 miles (+3,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,469 miles
    Test number
    710674949207
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass21,527 miles (+4,205)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    21,527 miles
    Test number
    311691038426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,322 miles (+2,461)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    17,322 miles
    Test number
    144555937256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    14,861 miles
    Test number
    401502316336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT52 EWS

Does LT52 EWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT52 EWS expired on 3 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT52 EWS?
The MOT on LT52 EWS expired on 3 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT52 EWS done?
LT52 EWS was recorded at 73,120 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 3,238 miles a year.
Has LT52 EWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 EWS has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LT52 EWS 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 EWS find?
LT52 EWS passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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