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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LX52 PPFMOT history

LX52 PPF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 160,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2023.

LX52 PPF black 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 1 Apr 2024
Mileage
160,645 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 PPF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 PPF was last recorded at 160,645 miles on 2 Apr 2023, 4,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,836 miles · 2 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
4,809 miles
Average per year
7,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 160,645 miles
  • 2022 – 155,836 miles
  • 2019 – 155,738 miles
  • 2018 – 142,334 miles
  • 2017 – 130,152 miles
  • 2016 – 115,274 miles
  • 2015 – 98,709 miles
  • 2014 – 82,522 miles
  • 2013 – 69,348 miles
  • 2012 – 64,709 miles
  • 2011 – 59,306 miles
  • 2010 – 53,653 miles
  • 2009 – 49,275 miles
  • 2008 – 44,534 miles
  • 2007 – 38,022 miles
  • 2006 – 32,449 miles
  • 2005 – 23,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,645 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine covers fitted

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,645 miles (+4,809)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    160,645 miles
    Test number
    598329668752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine covers fitted

  2. Pass155,836 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    155,836 miles
    Test number
    283510810345
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and sill covers fitted

  3. Pass155,738 miles (+13,404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    155,738 miles
    Test number
    842905427540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertray and sill covers fitted

  4. Pass142,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    142,334 miles
    Test number
    809228007046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail142,334 miles (+12,182)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,334 miles
    Test number
    919999604169
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass130,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    130,152 miles
    Test number
    374318785149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail130,152 miles (+14,878)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,152 miles
    Test number
    661281991636
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  8. Pass115,274 miles (+16,565)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    115,274 miles
    Test number
    970200124070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,709 miles (+16,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,709 miles
    Test number
    558350395467
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass82,522 miles (+13,174)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,522 miles
    Test number
    256306654223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,348 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    69,348 miles
    Test number
    817811643294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,224 miles (+4,515)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,224 miles
    Test number
    389502333237
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass64,709 miles (+5,403)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,709 miles
    Test number
    177991342276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,306 miles (+5,653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,306 miles
    Test number
    207609921206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass53,653 miles (+4,378)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,653 miles
    Test number
    730602620217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag warning light displayed
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn

  16. Pass49,275 miles (+4,741)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,275 miles
    Test number
    711394949232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,534 miles (+6,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,534 miles
    Test number
    664859328258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass38,022 miles (+5,573)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,022 miles
    Test number
    504796027282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,449 miles (+8,604)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,449 miles
    Test number
    533859126271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    23,845 miles
    Test number
    733169425211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 PPF

Does LX52 PPF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 PPF expired on 1 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 PPF?
The MOT on LX52 PPF expired on 1 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 PPF done?
LX52 PPF was recorded at 160,645 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2023, an average of 7,762 miles a year.
Has LX52 PPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 PPF has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on LX52 PPF 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 PPF find?
LX52 PPF passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s; under tray and engine covers fitted.

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