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BMW 330

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LX52 PLOMOT history

LX52 PLO is a silver petrol BMW 330 first used on 25 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 145,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

LX52 PLO silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
145,019 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 PLO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
330
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 PLO was last recorded at 145,019 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,147 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
872 miles
Average per year
6,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,019 miles
  • 2025 – 144,147 miles
  • 2024 – 141,549 miles
  • 2023 – 134,389 miles
  • 2022 – 128,475 miles
  • 2021 – 121,466 miles
  • 2020 – 115,416 miles
  • 2019 – 109,438 miles
  • 2018 – 102,941 miles
  • 2017 – 92,751 miles
  • 2016 – 81,842 miles
  • 2015 – 68,331 miles
  • 2014 – 59,605 miles
  • 2013 – 56,785 miles
  • 2012 – 51,740 miles
  • 2011 – 46,905 miles
  • 2010 – 42,795 miles
  • 2009 – 37,880 miles
  • 2008 – 33,392 miles
  • 2006 – 23,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,019 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,019 miles (+872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    145,019 miles
    Test number
    118287621705
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,147 miles (+2,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    144,147 miles
    Test number
    754299008301
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,549 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,549 miles
    Test number
    512313679061
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail141,544 miles (+7,155)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,544 miles
    Test number
    787208817536
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In Centre of Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre - Some Excess Bead Present/Exposed Where Seated on Rim (No Internal Structure Exposed)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    134,389 miles
    Test number
    690269145859
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail134,389 miles (+5,914)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,389 miles
    Test number
    227845235798
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass128,475 miles (+7,009)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,475 miles
    Test number
    450841756954
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Inner and Outer Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Remaining Across (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Inner and Outer Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Remaining Across (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass121,466 miles (+6,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,466 miles
    Test number
    929174541701
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass115,416 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,416 miles
    Test number
    708628311374
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail115,414 miles (+5,976)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,414 miles
    Test number
    800708053788
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass109,438 miles (+74)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    109,438 miles
    Test number
    378371121438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail109,364 miles (+6,423)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,364 miles
    Test number
    724509198892
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass102,941 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    102,941 miles
    Test number
    815301987936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,931 miles (+10,180)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,931 miles
    Test number
    454259329571
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked to inner cords (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass92,751 miles (+10,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,751 miles
    Test number
    534683983386
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front flexi brake hoses perished cracked
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside and nearside rear to front metal brake pipes

  16. Pass81,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    81,842 miles
    Test number
    722526368636
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on legal limit slight out of shape on inner edge

  17. Fail81,842 miles (+13,511)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,842 miles
    Test number
    876994673353
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on legal limit slight out of shape on inner edge

  18. Pass68,331 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,331 miles
    Test number
    926685475026
    • NoteNearside front drop link upper gaiter holed

  19. Fail68,331 miles (+8,726)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,331 miles
    Test number
    798891975010
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteNearside front drop link upper gaiter holed

  20. Pass59,605 miles (+2,820)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,605 miles
    Test number
    787386064087
    • NoteAll tyres starting to crack in tread

  21. Pass56,785 miles (+96)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,785 miles
    Test number
    588149913127
    • NoteOffside front flexi brake hose perished cracked slight cut but not to inner cords at time of test

  22. Fail56,689 miles (+4,949)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,689 miles
    Test number
    955863813196
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front flexi brake hose perished cracked slight cut but not to inner cords at time of test

  23. Fail51,740 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,740 miles
    Test number
    376012312193
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteOffside front flexi brake hose perished cracking

  24. Pass51,740 miles (+4,835)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,740 miles
    Test number
    439062512174
    • NoteOffside front flexi brake hose perished cracking

  25. Pass46,905 miles (+4,110)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,905 miles
    Test number
    967623211188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,795 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,795 miles
    Test number
    670821510143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,880 miles (+4,488)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,880 miles
    Test number
    722491209158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,392 miles (+9,855)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,392 miles
    Test number
    962017618129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass23,537 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    23,537 miles
    Test number
    122308476258
    • NoteAll tyres have cracking to tread all round. †rear tyres on 3 mm

Questions about LX52 PLO

Does LX52 PLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 PLO is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 PLO?
The MOT on LX52 PLO is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 PLO done?
LX52 PLO was recorded at 145,019 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 6,235 miles a year.
Has LX52 PLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 PLO has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LX52 PLO 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 PLO find?
LX52 PLO passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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