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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LX52 KVAMOT history

LX52 KVA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2024.

LX52 KVA blue 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 31 Aug 2025
Mileage
159,396 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 KVA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 KVA was last recorded at 159,396 miles on 28 Aug 2024, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,387 miles · 22 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
6,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 159,396 miles
  • 2023 – 155,484 miles
  • 2022 – 151,617 miles
  • 2021 – 147,834 miles
  • 2020 – 144,708 miles
  • 2019 – 140,432 miles
  • 2018 – 135,371 miles
  • 2017 – 129,579 miles
  • 2016 – 123,860 miles
  • 2015 – 117,814 miles
  • 2014 – 111,395 miles
  • 2013 – 101,284 miles
  • 2012 – 92,138 miles
  • 2011 – 83,541 miles
  • 2010 – 75,832 miles
  • 2009 – 66,342 miles
  • 2008 – 57,201 miles
  • 2007 – 49,289 miles
  • 2006 – 38,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,396 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear shock absorber bump stops perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,396 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    159,396 miles
    Test number
    950309004116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail159,387 miles (+3,903)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,387 miles
    Test number
    101618818620
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass155,484 miles (+3,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    155,484 miles
    Test number
    936257030272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass151,617 miles (+3,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    151,617 miles
    Test number
    310758715544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass147,834 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    147,834 miles
    Test number
    442842577368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber bump stops perishing

  6. Fail147,833 miles (+3,125)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,833 miles
    Test number
    186383997064
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber bump stops perishing

  7. Pass144,708 miles (+4,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    144,708 miles
    Test number
    838349592074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass140,432 miles (+5,061)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    140,432 miles
    Test number
    613955197718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock very slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass135,371 miles (+5,792)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    135,371 miles
    Test number
    690819695762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,579 miles (+5,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    129,579 miles
    Test number
    227839306439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass123,860 miles (+6,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    123,860 miles
    Test number
    472350942464
    • AdvisoryBoth rear road wheels slight distortion on inner wheel rim
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on legal limit
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

  12. Pass117,814 miles (+6,419)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    117,814 miles
    Test number
    108402019975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail111,395 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,395 miles
    Test number
    187784824218
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slight wear outer edge
    • NoteRear outer brake pipes slight corrosion

  14. Pass111,395 miles (+10,111)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    111,395 miles
    Test number
    805904524236
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slight wear outer edge
    • NoteRear outer brake pipes slight corrosion

  15. Pass101,284 miles (+9,146)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    101,284 miles
    Test number
    369897813453
    • NoteSlight deterioration rear number plate

  16. Pass92,138 miles (+8,597)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    92,138 miles
    Test number
    498472312220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,541 miles (+7,709)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    83,541 miles
    Test number
    358473711423
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes poor condition
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing outer edge

  18. Pass75,832 miles (+9,490)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    75,832 miles
    Test number
    970767600220
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  19. Pass66,342 miles (+9,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,342 miles
    Test number
    940827019271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass57,201 miles (+7,912)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    57,201 miles
    Test number
    862605228292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,289 miles (+10,375)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,289 miles
    Test number
    871903537209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,914 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    38,914 miles
    Test number
    880129026224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX52 KVA

Does LX52 KVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 KVA expired on 31 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 KVA?
The MOT on LX52 KVA expired on 31 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 KVA done?
LX52 KVA was recorded at 159,396 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2024, an average of 6,682 miles a year.
Has LX52 KVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 KVA has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LX52 KVA 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 KVA find?
LX52 KVA passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted.

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