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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LX52 KXBMOT history

LX52 KXB is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 202,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2022.

LX52 KXB 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 20 Oct 2023
Mileage
202,484 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 KXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 KXB was last recorded at 202,484 miles on 21 Oct 2022, 10,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,145 miles · 15 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
10,339 miles
Average per year
6,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 202,484 miles
  • 2021 – 192,145 miles
  • 2020 – 183,931 miles
  • 2019 – 175,494 miles
  • 2018 – 166,693 miles
  • 2017 – 162,800 miles
  • 2016 – 160,319 miles
  • 2015 – 154,919 miles
  • 2014 – 148,099 miles
  • 2013 – 139,195 miles
  • 2012 – 125,537 miles
  • 2011 – 117,931 miles
  • 2010 – 112,546 miles
  • 2009 – 106,562 miles
  • 2008 – 99,638 miles
  • 2006 – 91,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,484 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,484 miles (+10,339)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    202,484 miles
    Test number
    399863476456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass192,145 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    192,145 miles
    Test number
    221985066755
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail192,145 miles (+8,214)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,145 miles
    Test number
    394997463219
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass183,931 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    183,931 miles
    Test number
    977921599174
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail183,931 miles (+8,437)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,931 miles
    Test number
    109349714888
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass175,494 miles (+8,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    175,494 miles
    Test number
    833550681915
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass166,693 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    166,693 miles
    Test number
    938166115576
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered with underseal unable to fully inspect brake pipes.

  8. Fail166,643 miles (+3,843)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,643 miles
    Test number
    851646813134
    • FailureEmissions not tested egr pipe broken no exhaust fumes to detect emmisions (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr pipe broken (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOil level light flashing

  9. Pass162,800 miles (+2,481)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    162,800 miles
    Test number
    382598885608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass160,319 miles (+5,400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    160,319 miles
    Test number
    615232528613
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside Edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside Edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass154,919 miles (+6,820)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    154,919 miles
    Test number
    979322195056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass148,099 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    148,099 miles
    Test number
    208310794006
    • 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)

  13. Fail148,095 miles (+8,900)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,095 miles
    Test number
    659500194041
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)

  14. Pass139,195 miles (+13,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    139,195 miles
    Test number
    808818633050
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass125,537 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    125,537 miles
    Test number
    596643822083
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail125,537 miles (+7,606)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,537 miles
    Test number
    789983122049
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass117,931 miles (+5,385)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    117,931 miles
    Test number
    176247651047
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass112,546 miles (+5,984)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    112,546 miles
    Test number
    233484640093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass106,562 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    106,562 miles
    Test number
    934992319027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pad wear indicator circuit faulty
    • NoteUnder vehicle covers fitted

  20. Fail106,562 miles (+6,924)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,562 miles
    Test number
    453220719065
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder vehicle covers fitted

  21. Pass99,638 miles (+8,203)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    99,638 miles
    Test number
    144203808428
    • NoteSlight movement both front wishbone rear most bushes

  22. Pass91,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    91,435 miles
    Test number
    124764036333
    • 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 KXB

Does LX52 KXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 KXB expired on 20 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 KXB?
The MOT on LX52 KXB expired on 20 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 KXB done?
LX52 KXB was recorded at 202,484 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2022, an average of 6,988 miles a year.
Has LX52 KXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 KXB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LX52 KXB 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 KXB find?
LX52 KXB passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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