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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LX52 FVSMOT history

LX52 FVS is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 2 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 104,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2024.

LX52 FVS silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2025
Mileage
104,003 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 FVS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 FVS was last recorded at 104,003 miles on 8 Mar 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,001 miles · 5 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,003 miles
  • 2023 – 98,063 miles
  • 2022 – 95,620 miles
  • 2021 – 92,682 miles
  • 2020 – 91,940 miles
  • 2019 – 91,421 miles
  • 2018 – 85,475 miles
  • 2017 – 76,715 miles
  • 2016 – 68,124 miles
  • 2015 – 61,579 miles
  • 2014 – 58,237 miles
  • 2013 – 55,015 miles
  • 2012 – 51,328 miles
  • 2011 – 47,336 miles
  • 2010 – 43,834 miles
  • 2009 – 40,503 miles
  • 2008 – 35,322 miles
  • 2007 – 30,247 miles
  • 2006 – 24,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,003 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside parking brake low effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,003 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,003 miles
    Test number
    143880879196
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail104,001 miles (+5,938)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,001 miles
    Test number
    939170068630
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass98,063 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,063 miles
    Test number
    789054509261
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake low effort
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive to limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components

  4. Fail98,056 miles (+2,436)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,056 miles
    Test number
    773303140521
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryMIL on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake low effort
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive to limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components

  5. Pass95,620 miles (+2,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    95,620 miles
    Test number
    476747420810
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  6. Pass92,682 miles (+742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    92,682 miles
    Test number
    994425019533
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  7. Pass91,940 miles (+519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,940 miles
    Test number
    619478106561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front subframe damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly

  8. Fail91,421 miles (+5,946)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,421 miles
    Test number
    472762959755
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass85,475 miles (+8,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,475 miles
    Test number
    936758546340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass76,715 miles (+8,591)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,715 miles
    Test number
    452815359707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,124 miles (+6,545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,124 miles
    Test number
    765302402339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass61,579 miles (+3,342)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,579 miles
    Test number
    366987915275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,237 miles (+3,222)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,237 miles
    Test number
    937196114223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,015 miles (+3,687)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,015 miles
    Test number
    135701023246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,328 miles (+3,992)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,328 miles
    Test number
    109340622274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,336 miles (+3,502)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    47,336 miles
    Test number
    386882721481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,834 miles (+3,331)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    43,834 miles
    Test number
    591663120245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,503 miles (+5,181)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    40,503 miles
    Test number
    494104729224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,322 miles (+5,075)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,322 miles
    Test number
    352964628436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,247 miles (+5,980)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,247 miles
    Test number
    554901827243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,267 miles
    Test number
    923103036285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 FVS

Does LX52 FVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 FVS expired on 7 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 FVS?
The MOT on LX52 FVS expired on 7 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 FVS done?
LX52 FVS was recorded at 104,003 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2024, an average of 4,544 miles a year.
Has LX52 FVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 FVS has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LX52 FVS 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 FVS find?
LX52 FVS passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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