
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
LT52 XLUMOT history
LT52 XLU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,985 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 May 2025
- Mileage
- 119,985 mi
- At MOT on 23 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,198 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT52 XLU
- 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
- 1 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 23 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LT52 XLU was last recorded at 119,985 miles on 23 May 2024, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 119,970 miles · 20 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 6,198 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 119,985 miles
- 2023 – 108,688 miles
- 2022 – 99,393 miles
- 2019 – 88,377 miles
- 2017 – 81,106 miles
- 2016 – 65,750 miles
- 2015 – 60,087 miles
- 2014 – 51,637 miles
- 2013 – 48,328 miles
- 2012 – 41,581 miles
- 2011 – 36,751 miles
- 2010 – 30,699 miles
- 2009 – 22,924 miles
- 2008 – 13,106 miles
- 2006 – 10,493 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront slight oil leak engineRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front chip in windscreen bottomRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023
OSR parking brake low effort. Both rear tyres close to arches.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 23 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,985 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2025
- Odometer
- 119,985 miles
- Test number
- 280489728475
- AdvisoryFront slight oil leak engine
- AdvisoryOffside Front chip in windscreen bottom
Fail119,970 miles (+11,282)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,970 miles
- Test number
- 787631243487
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront slight oil leak engine
- AdvisoryOffside Front chip in windscreen bottom
Pass108,688 miles (+8)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2024
- Odometer
- 108,688 miles
- Test number
- 381851210355
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail108,680 miles (+9,287)2 dangerous6 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,680 miles
- Test number
- 693053979272
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured and distorted (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF corroded, Mains greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass99,393 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 99,393 miles
- Test number
- 366102159546
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOSR parking brake low effort. Both rear tyres close to arches.
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail99,391 miles (+11,014)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,391 miles
- Test number
- 630575025942
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits High, EML on (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOSR parking brake low effort. Both rear tyres close to arches.
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTPMS lamp on
Pass88,377 miles (+7,271)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 88,377 miles
- Test number
- 924238187051
- AdvisoryFront Front Suspension Components Corroded.
- AdvisoryFront Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside. (1.1.16 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both Nearside and Offside Steering Rack Inner Ball Joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside and Offside Lower Arm Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Nearside and Offside. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Majority of Rear Suspension Components Corroded.
Pass81,106 miles (+15,356)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 81,106 miles
- Test number
- 950412808326
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass65,750 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 65,750 miles
- Test number
- 113316991341
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail65,750 miles (+5,663)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,750 miles
- Test number
- 939605736831
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass60,087 miles (+8,450)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2016
- Odometer
- 60,087 miles
- Test number
- 846638615184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,637 miles (+3,309)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2015
- Odometer
- 51,637 miles
- Test number
- 217053824118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,328 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 48,328 miles
- Test number
- 827228303218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,328 miles (+6,747)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,328 miles
- Test number
- 289117503206
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass41,581 miles (+4,830)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 41,581 miles
- Test number
- 297213802462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,751 miles (+60)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 36,751 miles
- Test number
- 305636911181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,691 miles (+5,992)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,691 miles
- Test number
- 526281311166
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass30,699 miles (+7,775)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 30,699 miles
- Test number
- 691116210142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,924 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 22,924 miles
- Test number
- 991511559203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,924 miles (+9,818)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,924 miles
- Test number
- 674927449248
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass13,106 miles (+2,613)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 13,106 miles
- Test number
- 542542718040
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass10,493 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 10,493 miles
- Test number
- 171476666217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LT52 XLU
- Does LT52 XLU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LT52 XLU expired on 22 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LT52 XLU?
- The MOT on LT52 XLU expired on 22 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LT52 XLU done?
- LT52 XLU was recorded at 119,985 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2024, an average of 6,198 miles a year.
- Has LT52 XLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT52 XLU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on LT52 XLU 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 XLU find?
- LT52 XLU passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2024 with 2 advisories: front slight oil leak engine; offside front chip in windscreen bottom.
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