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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

LX52 KYHMOT history

LX52 KYH is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 197,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2023.

LX52 KYH 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 23 May 2024
Mileage
197,802 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 KYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2024
Latest MOT test
24 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 KYH was last recorded at 197,802 miles on 24 May 2023, 3,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,423 miles · 17 May 2022
Between the last two tests
3,379 miles
Average per year
8,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 197,802 miles
  • 2022 – 194,423 miles
  • 2020 – 189,698 miles
  • 2019 – 184,113 miles
  • 2018 – 177,115 miles
  • 2017 – 168,553 miles
  • 2016 – 159,988 miles
  • 2015 – 148,953 miles
  • 2014 – 134,777 miles
  • 2013 – 125,709 miles
  • 2012 – 116,888 miles
  • 2011 – 114,453 miles
  • 2010 – 110,985 miles
  • 2009 – 93,568 miles
  • 2008 – 79,390 miles
  • 2007 – 65,452 miles
  • 2006 – 51,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,802 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front and offside front tyres wearing on outer tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,802 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    197,802 miles
    Test number
    479434902723
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail197,802 miles (+3,379)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,802 miles
    Test number
    101603286331
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass194,423 miles (+4,725)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    194,423 miles
    Test number
    727153196522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front backing plate corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass189,698 miles (+5,585)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    189,698 miles
    Test number
    188316292132
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside tyres wearing inner
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside top of shock struts corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside door mirror glasses starting to deteriorate

  5. Pass184,113 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    184,113 miles
    Test number
    116510053747
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail184,112 miles (+6,997)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,112 miles
    Test number
    121327230885
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass177,115 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    177,115 miles
    Test number
    174139220001
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail177,114 miles (+8,561)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,114 miles
    Test number
    404444570417
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels have one bolt missing from each (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass168,553 miles (+8,565)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    168,553 miles
    Test number
    901437390026
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer tread
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracking on inner wall

  10. Pass159,988 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    159,988 miles
    Test number
    762149791231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and offside front tyres wearing on outer tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear and offside rear bump stops deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail159,982 miles (+11,029)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,982 miles
    Test number
    359393645423
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and offside front tyres wearing on outer tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear and offside rear bump stops deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass148,953 miles (+14,176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    148,953 miles
    Test number
    133782906188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass134,777 miles (+9,068)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    134,777 miles
    Test number
    747543234238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass125,709 miles (+8,821)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    125,709 miles
    Test number
    809346733241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  15. Pass116,888 miles (+2,435)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    116,888 miles
    Test number
    149786622269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,453 miles (+3,468)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    114,453 miles
    Test number
    139424821268
    • NoteBoth front brake flexi's starting to crack and perish

  17. Pass110,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    110,985 miles
    Test number
    611072920202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,985 miles (+17,417)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,985 miles
    Test number
    250721520226
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/S MIRROR GLASS POOR
    • NoteSLIGHT MOVEMENT O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT

  19. Pass93,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    93,568 miles
    Test number
    840525409276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail93,568 miles (+14,178)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,568 miles
    Test number
    322015909407
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass79,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    79,390 miles
    Test number
    521773388150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,390 miles (+13,938)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,390 miles
    Test number
    202323588443
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass65,452 miles (+14,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    65,452 miles
    Test number
    180447497165
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass51,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,046 miles
    Test number
    283495986499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail51,046 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,046 miles
    Test number
    424494986194
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX52 KYH

Does LX52 KYH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 KYH expired on 23 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 KYH?
The MOT on LX52 KYH expired on 23 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 KYH done?
LX52 KYH was recorded at 197,802 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2023, an average of 8,689 miles a year.
Has LX52 KYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 KYH has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LX52 KYH 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 KYH find?
LX52 KYH passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2023 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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