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BMW 116

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LX52 GEMMOT history

LX52 GEM is a blue petrol BMW 116 first used on 11 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 74,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
74,384 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 GEM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 GEM was last recorded at 74,384 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,409 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
975 miles
Average per year
4,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,384 miles
  • 2025 – 73,409 miles
  • 2024 – 72,231 miles
  • 2023 – 71,487 miles
  • 2021 – 68,758 miles
  • 2020 – 66,126 miles
  • 2019 – 62,065 miles
  • 2018 – 58,149 miles
  • 2017 – 54,669 miles
  • 2016 – 50,831 miles
  • 2015 – 46,563 miles
  • 2014 – 40,681 miles
  • 2013 – 35,655 miles
  • 2012 – 24,376 miles
  • 2011 – 11,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,384 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,384 miles (+975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    74,384 miles
    Test number
    610393054643
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Pass73,409 miles (+1,178)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,409 miles
    Test number
    281995966665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass72,231 miles (+744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,231 miles
    Test number
    445064221688
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass71,487 miles (+2,729)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    71,487 miles
    Test number
    908377294724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,758 miles (+2,632)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    68,758 miles
    Test number
    665465484475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,126 miles (+4,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,126 miles
    Test number
    403678913539
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obstructing some under engine components
  7. Pass62,065 miles (+3,916)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,065 miles
    Test number
    401553795010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass58,149 miles (+3,480)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    58,149 miles
    Test number
    197430098298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,669 miles (+3,838)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,669 miles
    Test number
    905376046147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,831 miles (+4,268)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,831 miles
    Test number
    188467273318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,563 miles
    Test number
    885523165148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,563 miles (+5,882)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,563 miles
    Test number
    626243565108
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
  13. Pass40,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,681 miles
    Test number
    407499634127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,681 miles (+5,026)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,681 miles
    Test number
    827336034105
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  15. Pass35,655 miles (+11,279)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,655 miles
    Test number
    959365633157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,376 miles (+12,456)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,376 miles
    Test number
    438799852139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    11,920 miles
    Test number
    879213971179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 GEM

Does LX52 GEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 GEM is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 GEM?
The MOT on LX52 GEM is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 GEM done?
LX52 GEM was recorded at 74,384 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 4,295 miles a year.
Has LX52 GEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 GEM has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on LX52 GEM 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 GEM find?
LX52 GEM passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides.

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