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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LX52 FXUMOT history

LX52 FXU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 135,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

LX52 FXU silver 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 31 May 2027
Mileage
135,539 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 FXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 FXU was last recorded at 135,539 miles on 12 May 2026, 4,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,151 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,388 miles
Average per year
5,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,539 miles
  • 2025 – 131,151 miles
  • 2024 – 125,372 miles
  • 2023 – 118,448 miles
  • 2022 – 112,300 miles
  • 2021 – 104,775 miles
  • 2020 – 100,282 miles
  • 2019 – 93,357 miles
  • 2018 – 87,720 miles
  • 2017 – 82,699 miles
  • 2016 – 74,704 miles
  • 2015 – 67,995 miles
  • 2014 – 60,801 miles
  • 2013 – 54,267 miles
  • 2012 – 52,229 miles
  • 2011 – 49,539 miles
  • 2010 – 45,665 miles
  • 2009 – 40,333 miles
  • 2007 – 33,475 miles
  • 2006 – 27,004 miles
  • 2005 – 21,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,539 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,539 miles (+4,388)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    135,539 miles
    Test number
    492647955160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,151 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    131,151 miles
    Test number
    983178589231
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Fail131,151 miles (+5,779)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,151 miles
    Test number
    412764487434
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass125,372 miles (+6,924)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    125,372 miles
    Test number
    110686974156
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,448 miles (+6,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    118,448 miles
    Test number
    239684952239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,300 miles (+7,525)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    112,300 miles
    Test number
    255517298714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,775 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    104,775 miles
    Test number
    800031787958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail104,773 miles (+4,491)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,773 miles
    Test number
    471430144444
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass100,282 miles (+6,925)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    100,282 miles
    Test number
    980809948931
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass93,357 miles (+5,637)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    93,357 miles
    Test number
    845312489143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,720 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,720 miles
    Test number
    714722051647
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail87,720 miles (+5,021)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,720 miles
    Test number
    583275699059
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass82,699 miles (+7,995)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,699 miles
    Test number
    391972435661
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass74,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,704 miles
    Test number
    526682644531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,704 miles (+6,709)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,704 miles
    Test number
    446412830231
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass67,995 miles (+7,194)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,995 miles
    Test number
    946743885039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,801 miles (+6,534)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,801 miles
    Test number
    326333564074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,267 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,267 miles
    Test number
    528103193019
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres perrishing (225/40/18 88y )

  19. Fail54,266 miles (+2,037)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,266 miles
    Test number
    906152093003
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres perrishing (225/40/18 88y )

  20. Pass52,229 miles (+2,690)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,229 miles
    Test number
    979557732084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,539 miles
    Test number
    137121121412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,539 miles (+3,874)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,539 miles
    Test number
    198801821015
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass45,665 miles (+5,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,665 miles
    Test number
    390029210097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass40,333 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,333 miles
    Test number
    273590629065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,318 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,318 miles
    Test number
    534439919054
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    984985118072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,475 miles (+6,471)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,475 miles
    Test number
    193799747220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,004 miles
    Test number
    244487886238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail27,004 miles (+5,261)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,004 miles
    Test number
    584617886205
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass21,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    21,743 miles
    Test number
    532209635238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX52 FXU

Does LX52 FXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 FXU is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 FXU?
The MOT on LX52 FXU is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 FXU done?
LX52 FXU was recorded at 135,539 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 5,496 miles a year.
Has LX52 FXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 FXU has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LX52 FXU 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 FXU find?
LX52 FXU passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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