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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LX52 UCSMOT history

LX52 UCS is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 163,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2023.

LX52 UCS grey 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 25 Oct 2024
Mileage
163,504 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2023
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 UCS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 UCS was last recorded at 163,504 miles on 16 Oct 2023, 8,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,653 miles · 25 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
8,851 miles
Average per year
7,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 163,504 miles
  • 2022 – 154,653 miles
  • 2021 – 144,013 miles
  • 2020 – 135,255 miles
  • 2019 – 125,787 miles
  • 2018 – 121,451 miles
  • 2017 – 112,652 miles
  • 2016 – 102,605 miles
  • 2015 – 99,668 miles
  • 2014 – 97,421 miles
  • 2013 – 93,023 miles
  • 2012 – 89,500 miles
  • 2011 – 84,345 miles
  • 2010 – 75,701 miles
  • 2009 – 64,087 miles
  • 2008 – 60,425 miles
  • 2007 – 52,760 miles
  • 2006 – 42,925 miles
  • 2005 – 32,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,504 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,504 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    163,504 miles
    Test number
    338981735906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail163,504 miles (+8,851)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,504 miles
    Test number
    702564014766
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass154,653 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    154,653 miles
    Test number
    692741295281
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail154,653 miles (+10,640)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,653 miles
    Test number
    185843084737
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass144,013 miles (+8,758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,013 miles
    Test number
    760833070974
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,255 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,255 miles
    Test number
    197473732913
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail135,249 miles (+9,462)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,249 miles
    Test number
    241696876546
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass125,787 miles (+4,336)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,787 miles
    Test number
    112208455433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,451 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    121,451 miles
    Test number
    981264521356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail121,451 miles (+8,799)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,451 miles
    Test number
    445193494937
    • Repaired at testRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass112,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    112,652 miles
    Test number
    324258207485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,652 miles (+10,047)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,652 miles
    Test number
    867604473472
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass102,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,605 miles
    Test number
    333749125539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail102,603 miles (+2,935)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,603 miles
    Test number
    822234339978
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass99,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,668 miles
    Test number
    518569542849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass99,668 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,668 miles
    Test number
    209257630538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,421 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    97,421 miles
    Test number
    568141634213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCorrosion on underside car

  18. Fail97,421 miles (+4,398)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,421 miles
    Test number
    639560734296
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCorrosion on underside car

  19. Pass93,023 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,023 miles
    Test number
    668521433204
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail93,023 miles (+3,523)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,023 miles
    Test number
    609081733285
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass89,500 miles (+5,155)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    89,500 miles
    Test number
    567415952200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,345 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    84,345 miles
    Test number
    555294641241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail84,339 miles (+8,638)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,339 miles
    Test number
    945264041245
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass75,701 miles (+11,614)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    75,701 miles
    Test number
    243208750270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail64,087 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,087 miles
    Test number
    391030869467
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass64,087 miles (+3,662)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,087 miles
    Test number
    750870469239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass60,425 miles (+7,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    60,425 miles
    Test number
    302464528387
    • 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)

  28. Pass52,760 miles (+9,835)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    52,760 miles
    Test number
    923045027345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,925 miles (+9,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    42,925 miles
    Test number
    201151716310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass32,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    32,948 miles
    Test number
    223305135330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail32,948 miles (+1,531)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,948 miles
    Test number
    362205835398
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  32. Pass31,417 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    31,417 miles
    Test number
    451619045212
    • NoteREAR TYRE TREADS WEARING LOW

Questions about LX52 UCS

Does LX52 UCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 UCS expired on 25 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 UCS?
The MOT on LX52 UCS expired on 25 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 UCS done?
LX52 UCS was recorded at 163,504 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2023, an average of 7,294 miles a year.
Has LX52 UCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 UCS has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LX52 UCS 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 UCS find?
LX52 UCS passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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