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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LX52 KXCMOT history

LX52 KXC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 69,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

LX52 KXC silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
69,615 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 KXC
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
21 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 KXC was last recorded at 69,615 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 1,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,189 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,426 miles
Average per year
2,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,615 miles
  • 2025 – 68,189 miles
  • 2024 – 64,529 miles
  • 2023 – 61,445 miles
  • 2022 – 58,829 miles
  • 2021 – 56,703 miles
  • 2020 – 55,199 miles
  • 2019 – 53,312 miles
  • 2018 – 50,744 miles
  • 2017 – 48,084 miles
  • 2016 – 45,488 miles
  • 2015 – 42,646 miles
  • 2014 – 40,293 miles
  • 2013 – 37,243 miles
  • 2012 – 34,186 miles
  • 2011 – 30,373 miles
  • 2010 – 27,562 miles
  • 2009 – 25,105 miles
  • 2008 – 22,282 miles
  • 2006 – 15,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,615 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective BY GEAR BOX

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,615 miles (+1,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    69,615 miles
    Test number
    276802637108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass68,189 miles (+3,660)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    68,189 miles
    Test number
    515364135629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass64,529 miles (+3,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    64,529 miles
    Test number
    430141463929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass61,445 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    61,445 miles
    Test number
    450497312490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,829 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,829 miles
    Test number
    759354832978
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective BY GEAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail58,817 miles (+2,114)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,817 miles
    Test number
    308255596128
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective BY GEAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass56,703 miles (+1,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,703 miles
    Test number
    540202463297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass55,199 miles (+1,887)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,199 miles
    Test number
    302629090483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,312 miles
    Test number
    780672278115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail53,312 miles (+2,568)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,312 miles
    Test number
    970728581894
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass50,744 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,744 miles
    Test number
    614131348302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,084 miles (+37)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,084 miles
    Test number
    842859499150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Fail48,047 miles (+2,559)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,047 miles
    Test number
    536272492066
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass45,488 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    45,488 miles
    Test number
    565652022342
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner tyre worn to excess
  15. Fail45,469 miles (+2,823)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,469 miles
    Test number
    698037135189
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner tyre worn to excess
  16. Pass42,646 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    42,646 miles
    Test number
    498116715239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  17. Fail42,646 miles (+2,353)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,646 miles
    Test number
    295786515228
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  18. Pass40,293 miles (+3,050)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,293 miles
    Test number
    889141944260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,243 miles (+3,057)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,243 miles
    Test number
    646444033239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,186 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,186 miles
    Test number
    346620552245
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  21. Fail34,185 miles (+3,812)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,185 miles
    Test number
    627880952241
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  22. Pass30,373 miles (+2,811)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,373 miles
    Test number
    755578021217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,562 miles (+2,457)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,562 miles
    Test number
    133113640297
    • NoteAtten n/s handbrake
  24. Pass25,105 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,105 miles
    Test number
    930272059236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail25,103 miles (+2,821)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,103 miles
    Test number
    180455049246
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres punctured
  26. Pass22,282 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,282 miles
    Test number
    142880358254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail22,281 miles (+7,094)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,281 miles
    Test number
    343479048208
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  28. Pass15,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,187 miles
    Test number
    493745846244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 KXC

Does LX52 KXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 KXC is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 KXC?
The MOT on LX52 KXC is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 KXC done?
LX52 KXC was recorded at 69,615 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 2,716 miles a year.
Has LX52 KXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 KXC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LX52 KXC 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 KXC find?
LX52 KXC passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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