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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LX52 KWCMOT history

LX52 KWC is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 77,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2024.

LX52 KWC silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2025
Mileage
77,563 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2024
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 KWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 KWC was last recorded at 77,563 miles on 16 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,563 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 77,563 miles
  • 2023 – 73,465 miles
  • 2022 – 69,159 miles
  • 2021 – 62,641 miles
  • 2020 – 58,089 miles
  • 2019 – 52,687 miles
  • 2018 – 47,513 miles
  • 2017 – 41,943 miles
  • 2016 – 36,230 miles
  • 2015 – 30,500 miles
  • 2014 – 25,140 miles
  • 2013 – 20,824 miles
  • 2012 – 16,583 miles
  • 2011 – 12,187 miles
  • 2010 – 8,082 miles
  • 2009 – 6,336 miles
  • 2008 – 5,557 miles
  • 2007 – 5,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,563 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3mm to brake disc lip. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Fuel cap seal cracking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,563 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    77,563 miles
    Test number
    790091917519
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3mm to brake disc lip. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail77,563 miles (+4,098)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,563 miles
    Test number
    206355923191
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Breather issue causing excessive smoke. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3mm to brake disc lip. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass73,465 miles (+4,306)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,465 miles
    Test number
    642370474209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,159 miles (+6,518)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,159 miles
    Test number
    147309702674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,641 miles (+4,552)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,641 miles
    Test number
    886745472353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,089 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,089 miles
    Test number
    587281005541
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking.

  7. Fail58,062 miles (+5,375)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,062 miles
    Test number
    905634514180
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass52,687 miles (+5,174)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,687 miles
    Test number
    923063082472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,513 miles (+5,570)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,513 miles
    Test number
    254110572720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,943 miles (+5,713)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,943 miles
    Test number
    650416673266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,230 miles (+5,730)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,230 miles
    Test number
    537764494775
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass30,500 miles (+5,360)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,500 miles
    Test number
    806165715119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,140 miles (+4,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,140 miles
    Test number
    368303494097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass20,824 miles (+4,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    20,824 miles
    Test number
    339989183025
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass16,583 miles (+4,396)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    16,583 miles
    Test number
    898551492025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,187 miles (+4,105)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,187 miles
    Test number
    415158171047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,082 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    8,082 miles
    Test number
    494629670009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass6,336 miles (+779)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    6,336 miles
    Test number
    794636139057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass5,557 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    5,557 miles
    Test number
    283655148084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    5,334 miles
    Test number
    434144437008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 KWC

Does LX52 KWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 KWC expired on 17 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 KWC?
The MOT on LX52 KWC expired on 17 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 KWC done?
LX52 KWC was recorded at 77,563 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2024, an average of 4,061 miles a year.
Has LX52 KWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 KWC has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LX52 KWC 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 KWC find?
LX52 KWC passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2024 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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