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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LX52 FXVMOT history

LX52 FXV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 72,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2023.

LX52 FXV silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2024
Mileage
72,934 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 FXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 FXV was last recorded at 72,934 miles on 18 Dec 2023, 1,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,972 miles · 14 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,962 miles
Average per year
2,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 72,934 miles
  • 2022 – 70,972 miles
  • 2021 – 68,156 miles
  • 2020 – 66,405 miles
  • 2019 – 64,040 miles
  • 2018 – 62,916 miles
  • 2017 – 59,792 miles
  • 2016 – 56,229 miles
  • 2014 – 55,282 miles
  • 2013 – 54,259 miles
  • 2012 – 53,485 miles
  • 2011 – 51,404 miles
  • 2010 – 49,523 miles
  • 2009 – 43,611 miles
  • 2008 – 38,138 miles
  • 2006 – 29,283 miles
  • 2005 – 23,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,934 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Sill covers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,934 miles (+1,962)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    72,934 miles
    Test number
    195923847880
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted
  2. Pass70,972 miles (+2,816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    70,972 miles
    Test number
    120355537892
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray & plastic sill covers fitted
  3. Pass68,156 miles (+1,751)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    68,156 miles
    Test number
    795506339131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
  4. Pass66,405 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,405 miles
    Test number
    706585557288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers
  5. Fail66,397 miles (+2,357)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,397 miles
    Test number
    206709138381
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers
  6. Pass64,040 miles (+1,124)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,040 miles
    Test number
    943604080060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass62,916 miles (+3,124)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,916 miles
    Test number
    380650715100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount broken
  8. Pass59,792 miles (+3,563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,792 miles
    Test number
    710541211413
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Pass56,229 miles (+947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,229 miles
    Test number
    787822327798
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass55,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,282 miles
    Test number
    978228594064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,282 miles (+1,023)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,282 miles
    Test number
    785760394078
    • FailureRear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass54,259 miles (+774)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,259 miles
    Test number
    115096383006
    • NoteSee seperate advisory sheet
  13. Pass53,485 miles (+2,081)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,485 miles
    Test number
    735914592010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,404 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,404 miles
    Test number
    299211781057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,523 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,523 miles
    Test number
    144549780484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,498 miles (+5,887)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,498 miles
    Test number
    834548380012
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass43,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,611 miles
    Test number
    403959789042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,594 miles (+5,456)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,594 miles
    Test number
    330139989001
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  19. Pass38,138 miles (+8,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,138 miles
    Test number
    923293898023
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
  20. Pass29,283 miles (+6,250)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,283 miles
    Test number
    640407046272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    23,033 miles
    Test number
    544167025253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 FXV

Does LX52 FXV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 FXV expired on 22 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 FXV?
The MOT on LX52 FXV expired on 22 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 FXV done?
LX52 FXV was recorded at 72,934 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2023, an average of 2,721 miles a year.
Has LX52 FXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 FXV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LX52 FXV 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 FXV find?
LX52 FXV passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted.

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