
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass61,445 miles (+2,616)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 61,445 miles
- Test number
- 450497312490
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass55,199 miles (+1,887)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 55,199 miles
- Test number
- 302629090483
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass50,744 miles (+2,660)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 50,744 miles
- Test number
- 614131348302
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
Pass40,293 miles (+3,050)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 40,293 miles
- Test number
- 889141944260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,243 miles (+3,057)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 37,243 miles
- Test number
- 646444033239
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass30,373 miles (+2,811)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 30,373 miles
- Test number
- 755578021217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,562 miles (+2,457)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 27,562 miles
- Test number
- 133113640297
- NoteAtten n/s handbrake
Pass25,105 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 25,105 miles
- Test number
- 930272059236
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass22,282 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 22,282 miles
- Test number
- 142880358254
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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