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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.

LT52 XLU silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass119,985 miles
  • AdvisoryFront slight oil leak engineRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front chip in windscreen bottomRecorded 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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. Pass60,087 miles (+8,450)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,087 miles
    Test number
    846638615184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,637 miles (+3,309)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,637 miles
    Test number
    217053824118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,328 miles
    Test number
    827228303218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass41,581 miles (+4,830)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,581 miles
    Test number
    297213802462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,751 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,751 miles
    Test number
    305636911181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. Pass30,699 miles (+7,775)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,699 miles
    Test number
    691116210142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,924 miles
    Test number
    991511559203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. 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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