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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LX52 KXWMOT history

LX52 KXW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2022.

LX52 KXW 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 5 Sept 2023
Mileage
83,830 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 KXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 KXW was last recorded at 83,830 miles on 6 Sept 2022, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 May 2016: 72,313 miles, lower than 85,256 miles on 8 Dec 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
83,812 miles · 31 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
3,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 83,830 miles
  • 2021 – 82,377 miles
  • 2020 – 80,234 miles
  • 2019 – 79,737 miles
  • 2018 – 77,334 miles
  • 2017 – 75,114 miles
  • 2016 – 72,313 miles
  • 2014 – 85,256 miles
  • 2013 – 59,168 miles
  • 2012 – 54,249 miles
  • 2011 – 49,431 miles
  • 2010 – 45,379 miles
  • 2009 – 40,837 miles
  • 2008 – 35,850 miles
  • 2007 – 30,617 miles
  • 2006 – 27,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,830 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,830 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,830 miles
    Test number
    213891680826
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail83,812 miles (+1,435)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,812 miles
    Test number
    823590803576
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,377 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,377 miles
    Test number
    225677378177
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Fail82,377 miles (+2,143)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,377 miles
    Test number
    398554749457
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  5. Pass80,234 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,234 miles
    Test number
    979579783833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,737 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,737 miles
    Test number
    589660310268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail79,737 miles (+2,403)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,737 miles
    Test number
    742811583193
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass77,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,334 miles
    Test number
    468418590766
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail77,333 miles (+2,219)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,333 miles
    Test number
    443879369250
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass75,114 miles (+2,801)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,114 miles
    Test number
    445313771939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,313 miles (-12,943)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,313 miles
    Test number
    318516277138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,256 miles (+26,088)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    85,256 miles
    Test number
    237102144361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,168 miles (+4,919)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    59,168 miles
    Test number
    685284643343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,249 miles (+4,818)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,249 miles
    Test number
    387115742356
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass49,431 miles (+4,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    49,431 miles
    Test number
    349236741359
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass45,379 miles (+4,542)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    45,379 miles
    Test number
    440327050423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,837 miles
    Test number
    153699749359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,837 miles (+4,987)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,837 miles
    Test number
    660869749333
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  19. Pass35,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,850 miles
    Test number
    873693748344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,850 miles (+5,233)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,850 miles
    Test number
    423193148315
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass30,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,617 miles
    Test number
    864970047360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,617 miles (+3,529)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,617 miles
    Test number
    904840247367
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass27,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,088 miles
    Test number
    223763446339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 KXW

Does LX52 KXW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 KXW expired on 5 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 KXW?
The MOT on LX52 KXW expired on 5 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 KXW done?
LX52 KXW was recorded at 83,830 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2022, an average of 3,604 miles a year.
Has LX52 KXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 KXW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LX52 KXW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX52 KXW find?
LX52 KXW passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2022 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all lipped; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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