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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LT52 JXKMOT history

LT52 JXK is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.

LT52 JXK black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2025
Mileage
131,150 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 JXK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 JXK was last recorded at 131,150 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,139 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
4,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,150 miles
  • 2023 – 122,121 miles
  • 2022 – 109,921 miles
  • 2021 – 108,382 miles
  • 2020 – 104,407 miles
  • 2019 – 103,092 miles
  • 2018 – 102,677 miles
  • 2017 – 98,906 miles
  • 2014 – 97,620 miles
  • 2013 – 97,611 miles
  • 2012 – 95,306 miles
  • 2011 – 92,891 miles
  • 2010 – 74,871 miles
  • 2009 – 67,243 miles
  • 2008 – 63,938 miles
  • 2007 – 53,577 miles
  • 2005 – 37,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,150 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine has minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,150 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,150 miles
    Test number
    810448296299
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine has minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Fail131,139 miles (+9,018)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,139 miles
    Test number
    778441810895
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine has minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass122,121 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,121 miles
    Test number
    605497832013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail122,109 miles (+12,188)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,109 miles
    Test number
    371196317626
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass109,921 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,921 miles
    Test number
    692591130062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,915 miles (+1,533)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,915 miles
    Test number
    635435358349
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass108,382 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    108,382 miles
    Test number
    785853186346
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail108,372 miles (+3,965)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,372 miles
    Test number
    730901795133
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal perised (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre close to ten years old dot code 10 years (5.2.3 (m))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear cable deteched
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass104,407 miles (+1,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2021
    Odometer
    104,407 miles
    Test number
    219643800980
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and some covers fitted obscuring some parts of inspection
  10. Pass103,092 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,092 miles
    Test number
    807965027488
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Fail103,092 miles (+415)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,092 miles
    Test number
    815901962937
    • DangerousTyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
  12. Pass102,677 miles (+3,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    102,677 miles
    Test number
    600616919840
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass98,906 miles (+1,286)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    98,906 miles
    Test number
    402715448067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,620 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,620 miles
    Test number
    555685174150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass97,611 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    97,611 miles
    Test number
    186103463213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,306 miles (+2,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    95,306 miles
    Test number
    379518532223
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Pass92,891 miles (+18,020)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    92,891 miles
    Test number
    766514551158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,871 miles (+1,512)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,871 miles
    Test number
    912301730134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges
  19. Fail73,359 miles (+6,116)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,359 miles
    Test number
    273715600120
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  20. Pass67,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,243 miles
    Test number
    662474559143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,236 miles (+3,298)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,236 miles
    Test number
    734104659106
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  22. Pass63,938 miles (+10,361)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    63,938 miles
    Test number
    142848098400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  23. Pass53,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    53,577 miles
    Test number
    573858507013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,577 miles (+15,627)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,577 miles
    Test number
    761786807013
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass37,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    37,950 miles
    Test number
    673346205318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,948 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,948 miles
    Test number
    171816105310
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp illuminated

Questions about LT52 JXK

Does LT52 JXK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT52 JXK expired on 21 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT52 JXK?
The MOT on LT52 JXK expired on 21 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT52 JXK done?
LT52 JXK was recorded at 131,150 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 4,913 miles a year.
Has LT52 JXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 JXK has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LT52 JXK 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 JXK find?
LT52 JXK passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine has minor leak; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both.

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