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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LX52 FVBMOT history

LX52 FVB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

LX52 FVB silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,442 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 FVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
3 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 FVB was last recorded at 85,442 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,192 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
250 miles
Average per year
3,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,442 miles
  • 2024 – 85,192 miles
  • 2023 – 84,803 miles
  • 2022 – 84,325 miles
  • 2021 – 83,346 miles
  • 2020 – 79,408 miles
  • 2019 – 75,203 miles
  • 2018 – 71,300 miles
  • 2017 – 66,495 miles
  • 2016 – 63,157 miles
  • 2015 – 59,895 miles
  • 2014 – 55,616 miles
  • 2013 – 53,069 miles
  • 2012 – 49,728 miles
  • 2011 – 44,907 miles
  • 2010 – 40,393 miles
  • 2009 – 39,302 miles
  • 2008 – 39,069 miles
  • 2007 – 39,036 miles
  • 2006 – 35,055 miles
  • 2005 – 20,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,442 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,442 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,442 miles
    Test number
    368539133650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,192 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,192 miles
    Test number
    617689302363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,803 miles
    Test number
    750044752699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,803 miles (+478)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,803 miles
    Test number
    726499641525
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass84,325 miles (+979)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,325 miles
    Test number
    532989474588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,346 miles (+3,938)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,346 miles
    Test number
    793968705527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,408 miles (+4,205)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,408 miles
    Test number
    500399467410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,203 miles (+3,903)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,203 miles
    Test number
    677514468482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,300 miles (+4,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    71,300 miles
    Test number
    557764340364
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass66,495 miles (+3,338)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,495 miles
    Test number
    109092675586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,157 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    63,157 miles
    Test number
    922029521989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,095 miles (+3,200)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,095 miles
    Test number
    219884578419
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  13. Pass59,895 miles (+4,279)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,895 miles
    Test number
    696113807283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,616 miles (+2,547)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,616 miles
    Test number
    726090904335
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass53,069 miles (+3,341)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,069 miles
    Test number
    816318403396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,728 miles (+4,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    49,728 miles
    Test number
    996684002370
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass44,907 miles (+4,514)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,907 miles
    Test number
    375144401368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,393 miles (+1,091)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,393 miles
    Test number
    150755090228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,302 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,302 miles
    Test number
    152492309386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,069 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,069 miles
    Test number
    994020118367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,036 miles (+3,981)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    39,036 miles
    Test number
    494012417468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,055 miles (+2,691)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    35,055 miles
    Test number
    463032116488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,364 miles (+11,998)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,364 miles
    Test number
    814516836286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    20,366 miles
    Test number
    312113645299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 FVB

Does LX52 FVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 FVB is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX52 FVB?
The MOT on LX52 FVB is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 FVB done?
LX52 FVB was recorded at 85,442 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 3,230 miles a year.
Has LX52 FVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 FVB has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LX52 FVB 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 FVB find?
LX52 FVB passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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