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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LX52 UCEMOT history

LX52 UCE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 193,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LX52 UCE blue 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 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
193,784 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 UCE
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
14 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 UCE was last recorded at 193,784 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 11,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,609 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,175 miles
Average per year
8,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,784 miles
  • 2025 – 182,609 miles
  • 2024 – 173,929 miles
  • 2022 – 167,062 miles
  • 2021 – 159,863 miles
  • 2020 – 157,086 miles
  • 2019 – 151,241 miles
  • 2018 – 143,152 miles
  • 2017 – 134,236 miles
  • 2016 – 124,394 miles
  • 2015 – 116,804 miles
  • 2014 – 107,572 miles
  • 2013 – 100,416 miles
  • 2012 – 92,630 miles
  • 2011 – 85,101 miles
  • 2010 – 78,063 miles
  • 2009 – 64,721 miles
  • 2008 – 50,287 miles
  • 2007 – 35,321 miles
  • 2006 – 20,258 miles
  • 2005 – 14,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,784 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,784 miles (+11,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    193,784 miles
    Test number
    457889456730
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass182,609 miles (+8,680)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    182,609 miles
    Test number
    625916908479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass173,929 miles (+6,867)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    173,929 miles
    Test number
    294524044822
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub units have surface corrosion

  4. Pass167,062 miles (+7,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    167,062 miles
    Test number
    898303493492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass159,863 miles (+2,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    159,863 miles
    Test number
    798802894294
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass157,086 miles (+5,845)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    157,086 miles
    Test number
    647129582406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,241 miles (+8,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    151,241 miles
    Test number
    233770920588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass143,152 miles (+8,916)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    143,152 miles
    Test number
    817162805367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,236 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    134,236 miles
    Test number
    270227530712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail134,235 miles (+9,841)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,235 miles
    Test number
    241343132267
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass124,394 miles (+7,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    124,394 miles
    Test number
    481787809332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass116,804 miles (+9,232)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    116,804 miles
    Test number
    526727445820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,572 miles (+7,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    107,572 miles
    Test number
    165331004306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass100,416 miles (+7,786)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    100,416 miles
    Test number
    588340513386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass92,630 miles (+7,529)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    92,630 miles
    Test number
    606323102324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,101 miles (+7,038)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    85,101 miles
    Test number
    479797891209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT
    • NoteO/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
    • NoteO/S/R HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE WEAK
    • NoteREAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK

  17. Pass78,063 miles (+13,342)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    78,063 miles
    Test number
    241552710373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,721 miles (+14,434)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,721 miles
    Test number
    843107839287
    • NoteFront tyre wearing low on edges

  19. Pass50,287 miles (+14,966)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,287 miles
    Test number
    484129158244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,321 miles (+15,063)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,321 miles
    Test number
    763354557243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,258 miles (+5,750)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,258 miles
    Test number
    311821556240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    14,508 miles
    Test number
    232721335271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 UCE

Does LX52 UCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 UCE is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 UCE?
The MOT on LX52 UCE is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 UCE done?
LX52 UCE was recorded at 193,784 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 8,778 miles a year.
Has LX52 UCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 UCE has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on LX52 UCE 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 UCE find?
LX52 UCE passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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