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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LX52 NBOMOT history

LX52 NBO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 58,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2024.

LX52 NBO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2025
Mileage
58,114 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 NBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 NBO was last recorded at 58,114 miles on 4 Nov 2024, 545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,569 miles · 3 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
545 miles
Average per year
1,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 58,114 miles
  • 2022 – 57,569 miles
  • 2021 – 57,115 miles
  • 2020 – 56,709 miles
  • 2019 – 54,428 miles
  • 2018 – 54,386 miles
  • 2016 – 54,374 miles
  • 2015 – 54,330 miles
  • 2013 – 53,694 miles
  • 2012 – 52,471 miles
  • 2011 – 51,505 miles
  • 2010 – 50,604 miles
  • 2009 – 46,201 miles
  • 2008 – 37,993 miles
  • 2007 – 32,112 miles
  • 2006 – 28,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,114 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,114 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    58,114 miles
    Test number
    627645036566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,569 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    57,569 miles
    Test number
    114570198718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,115 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,115 miles
    Test number
    566511308726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,709 miles (+2,281)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,709 miles
    Test number
    751634217286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,428 miles
    Test number
    106537752541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail54,428 miles (+42)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,428 miles
    Test number
    527991229921
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  7. Pass54,386 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    54,386 miles
    Test number
    377535415516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,374 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,374 miles
    Test number
    217085367430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,330 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,330 miles
    Test number
    336620335180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,322 miles (+628)1 dangerous8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,322 miles
    Test number
    198989595461
    • DangerousNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass53,694 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,694 miles
    Test number
    655609783135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,471 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,471 miles
    Test number
    848879282170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,505 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,505 miles
    Test number
    385684281122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,604 miles (+4,403)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    50,604 miles
    Test number
    612142680114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,201 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,201 miles
    Test number
    233118379173
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  16. Pass46,201 miles (+8,208)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,201 miles
    Test number
    973068279162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,993 miles (+5,881)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,993 miles
    Test number
    112207968154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,112 miles (+3,895)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,112 miles
    Test number
    691156577137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    28,217 miles
    Test number
    721268686150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,217 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,217 miles
    Test number
    932328586114
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LX52 NBO

Does LX52 NBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 NBO expired on 3 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 NBO?
The MOT on LX52 NBO expired on 3 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 NBO done?
LX52 NBO was recorded at 58,114 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 1,631 miles a year.
Has LX52 NBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 NBO has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LX52 NBO 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 NBO find?
LX52 NBO passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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