BMW M3
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc
LX52 FTCMOT history
LX52 FTC is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 79,617 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 79,617 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,377 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX52 FTC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX52 FTC was last recorded at 79,617 miles on 21 Jul 2022, 1,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 78,469 miles · 18 Jun 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,148 miles
- Average per year
- 3,377 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 79,617 miles
- 2021 – 78,469 miles
- 2020 – 77,697 miles
- 2019 – 74,958 miles
- 2018 – 71,332 miles
- 2017 – 67,527 miles
- 2016 – 61,632 miles
- 2015 – 53,516 miles
- 2014 – 52,213 miles
- 2013 – 50,463 miles
- 2012 – 46,952 miles
- 2011 – 42,200 miles
- 2010 – 37,392 miles
- 2009 – 32,737 miles
- 2008 – 30,843 miles
- 2007 – 28,506 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear exhaust clamps corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arm, (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
19 tests since 2 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,617 miles (+1,148)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 79,617 miles
- Test number
- 549441402328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,469 miles (+772)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 78,469 miles
- Test number
- 853133118322
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,697 miles (+100)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2021
- Odometer
- 77,697 miles
- Test number
- 226925518466
- AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps corroded
Fail77,597 miles (+2,639)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,597 miles
- Test number
- 329140239519
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps corroded
Pass74,958 miles (+3,626)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 74,958 miles
- Test number
- 758428548650
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps corroded and cracked
Pass71,332 miles (+3,805)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 71,332 miles
- Test number
- 146285922980
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass67,527 miles (+5,895)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 67,527 miles
- Test number
- 444091831620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,632 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 61,632 miles
- Test number
- 295719428744
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arm, (2.4.G.2)
Fail61,632 miles (+8,116)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,632 miles
- Test number
- 695587582788
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arm, (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape. edges wearing (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,516 miles (+1,303)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 53,516 miles
- Test number
- 109878315165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,213 miles (+1,750)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 52,213 miles
- Test number
- 278849344463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,463 miles (+3,511)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 50,463 miles
- Test number
- 787749413172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,952 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 46,952 miles
- Test number
- 245044712153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,952 miles (+4,752)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,952 miles
- Test number
- 688154412155
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass42,200 miles (+4,808)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 42,200 miles
- Test number
- 958718301147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,392 miles (+4,655)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 37,392 miles
- Test number
- 200488110156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,737 miles (+1,894)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 32,737 miles
- Test number
- 292823969451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,843 miles (+2,337)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 30,843 miles
- Test number
- 712212758186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,506 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 28,506 miles
- Test number
- 223513257453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX52 FTC
- Does LX52 FTC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX52 FTC expired on 20 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX52 FTC?
- The MOT on LX52 FTC expired on 20 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX52 FTC done?
- LX52 FTC was recorded at 79,617 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2022, an average of 3,377 miles a year.
- Has LX52 FTC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX52 FTC has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2020.
- Has the mileage on LX52 FTC 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 LX52 FTC find?
- LX52 FTC passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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