BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc
LX52 FWMMOT history
LX52 FWM is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 179,969 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 179,969 mi
- At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,583 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX52 FWM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX52 FWM was last recorded at 179,969 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 179,934 miles · 25 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 35 miles
- Average per year
- 6,583 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 179,969 miles
- 2024 – 179,934 miles
- 2023 – 174,433 miles
- 2022 – 169,904 miles
- 2021 – 156,273 miles
- 2020 – 140,072 miles
- 2019 – 133,135 miles
- 2018 – 123,278 miles
- 2017 – 115,135 miles
- 2016 – 108,855 miles
- 2015 – 103,616 miles
- 2014 – 97,726 miles
- 2013 – 92,665 miles
- 2012 – 89,830 miles
- 2010 – 84,398 miles
- 2009 – 78,717 miles
- 2008 – 73,577 miles
- 2007 – 65,772 miles
- 2006 – 54,137 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,969 miles
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed
Minor3 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,969 miles (+35)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 179,969 miles
- Test number
- 280855227924
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass179,934 miles (+5,501)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 179,934 miles
- Test number
- 830177361198
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass174,433 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 174,433 miles
- Test number
- 459569109172
- MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fail174,433 miles (+4,529)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,433 miles
- Test number
- 273403236112
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass169,904 miles (+4)3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 169,904 miles
- Test number
- 182672404020
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront fog lamp insecure
Fail169,900 miles (+13,627)1 dangerous11 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,900 miles
- Test number
- 625627256450
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor pan to sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront fog lamp insecure
Pass156,273 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 156,273 miles
- Test number
- 782440392957
- AdvisoryFront screen chipped ok at mot
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront bumper and front arch liners insecure acceptable at mot
Fail156,273 miles (+16,201)7 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,273 miles
- Test number
- 758149195621
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront screen chipped ok at mot
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront bumper and front arch liners insecure acceptable at mot
Pass140,072 miles (+2)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 140,072 miles
- Test number
- 861408320604
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed lightly chafing on anti roll bar (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail140,070 miles (+2)1 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,070 miles
- Test number
- 207138837849
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling wing (5.2.3 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryWindscreen washers weak
Fail140,068 miles (+6,933)2 dangerous5 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,068 miles
- Test number
- 592510847959
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryWindscreen washers weak
Pass133,135 miles (+19)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 133,135 miles
- Test number
- 399637060395
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Fail133,116 miles (+9,838)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,116 miles
- Test number
- 408070727566
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Pass123,278 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 123,278 miles
- Test number
- 682218719697
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail123,278 miles (+8,143)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,278 miles
- Test number
- 700633939846
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass115,135 miles (+6,280)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 115,135 miles
- Test number
- 504589068214
- AdvisorySlight wear in front wishbone rear bushes
Pass108,855 miles (+5,239)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 108,855 miles
- Test number
- 445539236357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,616 miles (+5,890)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 103,616 miles
- Test number
- 387564625031
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass97,726 miles (+5,061)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 97,726 miles
- Test number
- 249185824010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,665 miles (+2,835)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 92,665 miles
- Test number
- 907828923099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,830 miles (+5,432)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 89,830 miles
- Test number
- 368235522053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,398 miles (+5,681)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 84,398 miles
- Test number
- 792147380274
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on inner walls
Pass78,717 miles (+5,140)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 78,717 miles
- Test number
- 674749489215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,577 miles (+7,805)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 73,577 miles
- Test number
- 952345588238
- NoteBoth front wishbone rear mounts worn
Pass65,772 miles (+11,635)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 65,772 miles
- Test number
- 231807777224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,137 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 54,137 miles
- Test number
- 701710876270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX52 FWM
- Does LX52 FWM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 FWM is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LX52 FWM?
- The MOT on LX52 FWM 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 FWM done?
- LX52 FWM was recorded at 179,969 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 6,583 miles a year.
- Has LX52 FWM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX52 FWM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on LX52 FWM 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 FWM find?
- LX52 FWM passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust noisy; front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s, and 8 more.
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