
BMW 3 Series
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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
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)
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)
Pass55,282 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 55,282 miles
- Test number
- 978228594064
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass54,259 miles (+774)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 54,259 miles
- Test number
- 115096383006
- NoteSee seperate advisory sheet
Pass53,485 miles (+2,081)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 53,485 miles
- Test number
- 735914592010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,404 miles (+1,881)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 51,404 miles
- Test number
- 299211781057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,523 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 49,523 miles
- Test number
- 144549780484
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass43,611 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 43,611 miles
- Test number
- 403959789042
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass29,283 miles (+6,250)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 29,283 miles
- Test number
- 640407046272
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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