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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LX52 KXPMOT history

LX52 KXP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 167,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.

LX52 KXP silver 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 6 Aug 2026
Mileage
167,859 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 KXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 KXP was last recorded at 167,859 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 9,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,130 miles · 25 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
9,729 miles
Average per year
7,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,859 miles
  • 2024 – 158,130 miles
  • 2023 – 146,984 miles
  • 2022 – 144,620 miles
  • 2019 – 141,889 miles
  • 2018 – 139,885 miles
  • 2017 – 133,346 miles
  • 2016 – 126,119 miles
  • 2015 – 109,815 miles
  • 2014 – 97,247 miles
  • 2013 – 75,439 miles
  • 2012 – 51,381 miles
  • 2011 – 45,495 miles
  • 2010 – 39,094 miles
  • 2009 – 33,809 miles
  • 2008 – 29,102 miles
  • 2007 – 23,103 miles
  • 2006 – 18,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,859 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,859 miles (+9,729)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    167,859 miles
    Test number
    381987763363
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,130 miles (+11,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    158,130 miles
    Test number
    567902642814
    • AdvisoryCentral Front 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))

  3. Pass146,984 miles (+2,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    146,984 miles
    Test number
    507119619656
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass144,620 miles (+2,731)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    144,620 miles
    Test number
    329232094048
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass141,889 miles (+2,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    141,889 miles
    Test number
    868620787949
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,885 miles (+6,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    139,885 miles
    Test number
    224704038228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing has slight rust

  7. Pass133,346 miles (+7,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    133,346 miles
    Test number
    366241143516
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass126,119 miles (+5,461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    126,119 miles
    Test number
    658293782901
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCar fitted under tray

  9. Pass120,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    120,658 miles
    Test number
    971410224622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,658 miles (+10,843)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,658 miles
    Test number
    884485079432
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass109,815 miles (+12,568)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    109,815 miles
    Test number
    318299315140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,247 miles (+21,808)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,247 miles
    Test number
    535960024136
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail75,439 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,439 miles
    Test number
    236379193463
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass75,439 miles (+24,058)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,439 miles
    Test number
    846579393136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,381 miles (+5,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,381 miles
    Test number
    849465002220
    • 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)

  16. Fail45,495 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,495 miles
    Test number
    215911981243
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass45,495 miles (+6,401)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,495 miles
    Test number
    228501781286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,094 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,094 miles
    Test number
    914745410379
    • NoteBrake fluid low
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  19. Fail39,094 miles (+5,285)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,094 miles
    Test number
    431674010448
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteBrake fluid low
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  20. Pass33,809 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,809 miles
    Test number
    730040319346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail33,809 miles (+4,707)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,809 miles
    Test number
    123510719351
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass29,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,102 miles
    Test number
    582447518347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,102 miles (+1,520)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,102 miles
    Test number
    713397718330
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass27,582 miles (+4,479)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,582 miles
    Test number
    770778008035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,103 miles (+4,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    23,103 miles
    Test number
    764385707065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail18,616 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,616 miles
    Test number
    314720916063
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

  27. Pass18,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    18,616 miles
    Test number
    614630216074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 KXP

Does LX52 KXP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 KXP expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 KXP?
The MOT on LX52 KXP expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 KXP done?
LX52 KXP was recorded at 167,859 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 7,625 miles a year.
Has LX52 KXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 KXP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2016.
Has the mileage on LX52 KXP 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 KXP find?
LX52 KXP passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive.

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