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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LX52 FYAMOT history

LX52 FYA is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2025.

LX52 FYA 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 18 Apr 2026
Mileage
108,064 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 FYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 FYA was last recorded at 108,064 miles on 19 Apr 2025, 13,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,437 miles · 13 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
13,627 miles
Average per year
4,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,064 miles
  • 2024 – 94,437 miles
  • 2023 – 79,488 miles
  • 2022 – 78,229 miles
  • 2021 – 76,872 miles
  • 2020 – 76,139 miles
  • 2019 – 73,990 miles
  • 2018 – 70,525 miles
  • 2017 – 66,991 miles
  • 2016 – 62,932 miles
  • 2015 – 58,017 miles
  • 2014 – 53,903 miles
  • 2013 – 49,463 miles
  • 2012 – 46,355 miles
  • 2011 – 42,496 miles
  • 2010 – 38,068 miles
  • 2009 – 35,274 miles
  • 2008 – 32,751 miles
  • 2007 – 30,337 miles
  • 2006 – 28,224 miles
  • 2005 – 23,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,064 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,064 miles (+13,627)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    108,064 miles
    Test number
    581417542399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,437 miles (+14,949)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,437 miles
    Test number
    623661969200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,488 miles (+1,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    79,488 miles
    Test number
    295307930000
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass78,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,229 miles
    Test number
    107098677414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,229 miles (+1,357)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,229 miles
    Test number
    648584030972
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop-link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass76,872 miles (+733)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,872 miles
    Test number
    572797487693
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass76,139 miles (+2,149)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,139 miles
    Test number
    115096467759
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass73,990 miles (+3,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    73,990 miles
    Test number
    983433073095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass70,525 miles (+3,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,525 miles
    Test number
    141240605447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass66,991 miles (+4,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,991 miles
    Test number
    467459291645
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked in yellow crayon (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass62,932 miles (+4,915)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,932 miles
    Test number
    488798804134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin ~3mm remaining. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lamp unit damaged, water ingress.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Fail58,017 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,017 miles
    Test number
    477687785175
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  13. Pass58,017 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,017 miles
    Test number
    819977585168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,903 miles (+4,440)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,903 miles
    Test number
    975085304265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,463 miles
    Test number
    267971513267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,462 miles (+3,107)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,462 miles
    Test number
    835991713239
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished and cracked
  17. Pass46,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,355 miles
    Test number
    809874212270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,354 miles (+3,858)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,354 miles
    Test number
    805344212243
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass42,496 miles (+4,428)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,496 miles
    Test number
    199789101210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  20. Pass38,068 miles (+2,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,068 miles
    Test number
    833755910223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass35,274 miles (+2,523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,274 miles
    Test number
    390377919455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass32,751 miles (+2,414)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,751 miles
    Test number
    503408518262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  23. Pass30,337 miles (+2,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,337 miles
    Test number
    103200727226
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  24. Pass28,224 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,224 miles
    Test number
    193581656259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,223 miles (+4,271)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,223 miles
    Test number
    411170656207
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteTwo nails in n/s/r tyre tread
  26. Pass23,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    23,952 miles
    Test number
    593808455272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 FYA

Does LX52 FYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 FYA expired on 18 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 FYA?
The MOT on LX52 FYA expired on 18 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 FYA done?
LX52 FYA was recorded at 108,064 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2025, an average of 4,293 miles a year.
Has LX52 FYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 FYA has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LX52 FYA 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 FYA find?
LX52 FYA passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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