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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LT52 EWZMOT history

LT52 EWZ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 23 of 34 MOT tests, with 140,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

LT52 EWZ blue 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 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
140,679 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
34
23 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 EWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 EWZ was last recorded at 140,679 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 3,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,846 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,833 miles
Average per year
5,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,679 miles
  • 2025 – 136,846 miles
  • 2024 – 132,645 miles
  • 2023 – 130,972 miles
  • 2022 – 128,778 miles
  • 2021 – 125,869 miles
  • 2020 – 124,234 miles
  • 2019 – 122,438 miles
  • 2018 – 117,969 miles
  • 2017 – 114,177 miles
  • 2016 – 109,243 miles
  • 2015 – 97,042 miles
  • 2014 – 90,137 miles
  • 2013 – 86,849 miles
  • 2012 – 86,345 miles
  • 2011 – 80,103 miles
  • 2010 – 75,227 miles
  • 2009 – 67,456 miles
  • 2008 – 56,548 miles
  • 2007 – 47,768 miles
  • 2006 – 28,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,679 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front jacking mount missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in tread pattern

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,679 miles (+3,833)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    140,679 miles
    Test number
    544862939303
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass136,846 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    136,846 miles
    Test number
    917923222616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking mount missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail136,828 miles (+4,183)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,828 miles
    Test number
    360428005563
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking mount missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Pass132,645 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    132,645 miles
    Test number
    856662415025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail132,643 miles (+1,671)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,643 miles
    Test number
    703399722851
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass130,972 miles (+2,194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    130,972 miles
    Test number
    784840491005
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass128,778 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,778 miles
    Test number
    867906232504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,775 miles (+2,906)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,775 miles
    Test number
    297080338415
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass125,869 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    125,869 miles
    Test number
    833061113114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail125,866 miles (+1,632)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,866 miles
    Test number
    600258866058
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  11. Pass124,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    124,234 miles
    Test number
    606500739538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail124,234 miles (+1,796)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,234 miles
    Test number
    687538687219
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass122,438 miles (+4,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,438 miles
    Test number
    161969167840
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lowish effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass117,969 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,969 miles
    Test number
    150030501441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail117,962 miles (+3,785)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,962 miles
    Test number
    654497047446
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass114,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    114,177 miles
    Test number
    338869239612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail114,177 miles (+4,934)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,177 miles
    Test number
    120160849119
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass109,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    109,243 miles
    Test number
    234154978478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail109,243 miles (+12,201)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,243 miles
    Test number
    198390999919
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass97,042 miles (+6,905)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    97,042 miles
    Test number
    598884245076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,137 miles (+3,288)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    90,137 miles
    Test number
    536822354088
    • NoteFront suspension lower rear bushes apear to be getting soft
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

  22. Pass86,849 miles (+504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,849 miles
    Test number
    299539043189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass86,345 miles (+8)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    86,345 miles
    Test number
    839093762333
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front lower arm front ball joint boot twisted but preventing ingress of dirt
    • NoteOffside front tyre scrubbing on inner and outer tread, tyre pressure possibly low

  24. Fail86,337 miles (+6,234)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,337 miles
    Test number
    256252962355
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front lower arm front ball joint boot twisted but preventing ingress of dirt
    • NoteOffside front tyre scrubbing on inner and outer tread, tyre pressure possibly low

  25. Pass80,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    80,103 miles
    Test number
    615773451340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail80,103 miles (+4,876)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,103 miles
    Test number
    628593751378
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBorth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteDriver rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  27. Pass75,227 miles (+7,771)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    75,227 miles
    Test number
    403414840376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass67,456 miles (+4,365)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    67,456 miles
    Test number
    351834569309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass63,091 miles (+6,543)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,091 miles
    Test number
    271934509433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass56,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    56,548 miles
    Test number
    890391308108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail56,548 miles (+8,780)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,548 miles
    Test number
    123645198094
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass47,768 miles (+19,253)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,768 miles
    Test number
    801661787040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass28,515 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,515 miles
    Test number
    450427686035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass28,493 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    28,493 miles
    Test number
    302169136038
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LT52 EWZ

Does LT52 EWZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT52 EWZ is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT52 EWZ?
The MOT on LT52 EWZ is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT52 EWZ done?
LT52 EWZ was recorded at 140,679 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 5,549 miles a year.
Has LT52 EWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 EWZ has failed 11 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LT52 EWZ 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 EWZ find?
LT52 EWZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.

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