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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LX52 FYBMOT history

LX52 FYB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

LX52 FYB 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 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,948 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 FYB
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
10 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 FYB was last recorded at 86,948 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 8,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,958 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,990 miles
Average per year
3,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,948 miles
  • 2025 – 77,958 miles
  • 2024 – 69,771 miles
  • 2023 – 59,735 miles
  • 2022 – 49,810 miles
  • 2021 – 41,193 miles
  • 2019 – 40,484 miles
  • 2018 – 39,402 miles
  • 2017 – 38,797 miles
  • 2016 – 38,033 miles
  • 2015 – 37,350 miles
  • 2014 – 36,444 miles
  • 2013 – 35,817 miles
  • 2012 – 34,919 miles
  • 2011 – 33,608 miles
  • 2010 – 32,723 miles
  • 2009 – 31,520 miles
  • 2008 – 28,932 miles
  • 2007 – 26,708 miles
  • 2006 – 24,185 miles
  • 2005 – 20,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,948 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,948 miles (+8,990)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,948 miles
    Test number
    346326470490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass77,958 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    77,958 miles
    Test number
    427998163577
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail77,952 miles (+8,181)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,952 miles
    Test number
    531030508661
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass69,771 miles (+10,036)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    69,771 miles
    Test number
    176513790982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,735 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    59,735 miles
    Test number
    441525692264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail59,729 miles (+9,919)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,729 miles
    Test number
    495737634619
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass49,810 miles (+8,617)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    49,810 miles
    Test number
    769764285680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,193 miles (+709)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    41,193 miles
    Test number
    192423464175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,484 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    40,484 miles
    Test number
    727775518159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,402 miles (+605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,402 miles
    Test number
    524513310415
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has slight perishing on outer edge

  11. Pass38,797 miles (+764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,797 miles
    Test number
    929885061048
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass38,033 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,033 miles
    Test number
    191687900762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,350 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,350 miles
    Test number
    861957859156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,336 miles (+892)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,336 miles
    Test number
    789059254236
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass36,444 miles (+627)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,444 miles
    Test number
    258342944250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,817 miles (+898)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,817 miles
    Test number
    596535143216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,919 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,919 miles
    Test number
    517239542200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,608 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,608 miles
    Test number
    775747351233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,723 miles
    Test number
    644824140278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,723 miles (+1,203)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,723 miles
    Test number
    430853240201
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  21. Pass31,520 miles (+2,588)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,520 miles
    Test number
    183427139259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,932 miles (+2,224)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,932 miles
    Test number
    140243268202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/S front tyre cut on sidwall,not deep enough to see cord

  23. Pass26,708 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,708 miles
    Test number
    211921267256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,185 miles (+4,059)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,185 miles
    Test number
    462018766248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,126 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    20,126 miles
    Test number
    864146355295
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW
    • NoteTWO NAILS IN THE TREAD OF N/S/R TYRE

Questions about LX52 FYB

Does LX52 FYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 FYB is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 FYB?
The MOT on LX52 FYB is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 FYB done?
LX52 FYB was recorded at 86,948 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 3,249 miles a year.
Has LX52 FYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 FYB has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LX52 FYB 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 FYB find?
LX52 FYB passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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