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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LX52 FWOMOT history

LX52 FWO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

LX52 FWO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
101,368 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 FWO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 FWO was last recorded at 101,368 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,367 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,368 miles
  • 2024 – 94,275 miles
  • 2023 – 87,642 miles
  • 2022 – 78,643 miles
  • 2021 – 67,756 miles
  • 2019 – 61,470 miles
  • 2018 – 60,766 miles
  • 2017 – 59,642 miles
  • 2016 – 57,862 miles
  • 2015 – 55,526 miles
  • 2014 – 52,479 miles
  • 2013 – 47,623 miles
  • 2012 – 41,840 miles
  • 2011 – 39,307 miles
  • 2010 – 37,353 miles
  • 2009 – 35,252 miles
  • 2008 – 32,550 miles
  • 2007 – 27,690 miles
  • 2006 – 22,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,368 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,368 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    101,368 miles
    Test number
    107768019704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail101,367 miles (+7,092)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,367 miles
    Test number
    367413069742
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass94,275 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    94,275 miles
    Test number
    104165356133
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Fail94,274 miles (+6,632)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,274 miles
    Test number
    643580856366
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass87,642 miles (+8,999)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,642 miles
    Test number
    786808480821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,643 miles (+10,887)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,643 miles
    Test number
    490843260361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,756 miles (+6,286)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    67,756 miles
    Test number
    476428004885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,470 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,470 miles
    Test number
    672600289875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,766 miles (+1,124)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,766 miles
    Test number
    688745949299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,642 miles (+1,780)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,642 miles
    Test number
    875749617024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,862 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,862 miles
    Test number
    978555416231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,526 miles (+3,047)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,526 miles
    Test number
    245059155154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,479 miles (+4,856)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,479 miles
    Test number
    465338164176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,623 miles (+5,783)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,623 miles
    Test number
    909516493156
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteAll tyres have bad cracking between treads. also nearside front is wearing badly on inside edge
  15. Pass41,840 miles (+2,533)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,840 miles
    Test number
    917726382108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,307 miles
    Test number
    747616891184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Fail39,297 miles (+1,944)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,297 miles
    Test number
    247186091134
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass37,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,353 miles
    Test number
    761336290144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,353 miles (+2,101)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,353 miles
    Test number
    872606390160
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  20. Pass35,252 miles (+2,702)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,252 miles
    Test number
    311423509242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,550 miles (+4,860)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,550 miles
    Test number
    142639898183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,690 miles (+5,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    27,690 miles
    Test number
    713524107208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass22,479 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    22,479 miles
    Test number
    911097906233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LX52 FWO

Does LX52 FWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 FWO is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX52 FWO?
The MOT on LX52 FWO is valid until 25 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 FWO done?
LX52 FWO was recorded at 101,368 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 4,080 miles a year.
Has LX52 FWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 FWO has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LX52 FWO 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 FWO find?
LX52 FWO passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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