BMW M3
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc
LX52 FWSMOT history
LX52 FWS is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 186,167 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 186,167 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,062 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX52 FWS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX52 FWS was last recorded at 186,167 miles on 26 Jul 2024, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 186,149 miles · 1 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 18 miles
- Average per year
- 9,062 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 186,167 miles
- 2022 – 186,149 miles
- 2021 – 183,784 miles
- 2017 – 181,499 miles
- 2015 – 180,271 miles
- 2014 – 179,438 miles
- 2013 – 170,082 miles
- 2012 – 155,095 miles
- 2011 – 137,048 miles
- 2010 – 117,750 miles
- 2009 – 99,435 miles
- 2008 – 79,486 miles
- 2007 – 57,951 miles
- 2006 – 35,291 miles
- 2005 – 14,550 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass186,167 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust joints rusty
- AdvisoryAll brake discs rusty due to lack of use
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 has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Full MOT history
17 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass186,167 miles (+18)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 186,167 miles
- Test number
- 608986402528
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust joints rusty
- AdvisoryAll brake discs rusty due to lack of use
Pass186,149 miles (+2,365)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 186,149 miles
- Test number
- 276494256274
- AdvisoryOffside Front lower fog lamp n/w
Pass183,784 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 183,784 miles
- Test number
- 485397858856
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail183,784 miles (+2,285)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,784 miles
- Test number
- 980399551999
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass181,499 miles (+1,228)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2018
- Odometer
- 181,499 miles
- Test number
- 532745671961
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass180,271 miles (+833)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 180,271 miles
- Test number
- 438911523068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass179,438 miles (+9,356)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 179,438 miles
- Test number
- 375978534298
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass170,082 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 170,082 miles
- Test number
- 329292513233
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
Fail170,082 miles (+14,987)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,082 miles
- Test number
- 376732413222
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
Pass155,095 miles (+18,047)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 155,095 miles
- Test number
- 116384742273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,048 miles (+19,298)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 137,048 miles
- Test number
- 347228731418
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear brake pads 70% worn
Pass117,750 miles (+18,315)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 117,750 miles
- Test number
- 794679420255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,435 miles (+19,949)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 99,435 miles
- Test number
- 581814639223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,486 miles (+21,535)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 79,486 miles
- Test number
- 104732328200
- NoteDrivers door handle is stiff in operation.
Pass57,951 miles (+22,660)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 57,951 miles
- Test number
- 361384347203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,291 miles (+20,741)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 35,291 miles
- Test number
- 114515946299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,550 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 14,550 miles
- Test number
- 703350135258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX52 FWS
- Does LX52 FWS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX52 FWS expired on 25 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX52 FWS?
- The MOT on LX52 FWS expired on 25 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX52 FWS done?
- LX52 FWS was recorded at 186,167 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2024, an average of 9,062 miles a year.
- Has LX52 FWS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX52 FWS has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on LX52 FWS 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 FWS find?
- LX52 FWS passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear exhaust joints rusty; all brake discs rusty due to lack of use.
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