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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LX52 UDDMOT history

LX52 UDD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 99,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.

LX52 UDD silver 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 Aug 2025
Mileage
99,306 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 UDD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX52 UDD was last recorded at 99,306 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 7,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,499 miles · 11 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
7,807 miles
Average per year
4,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,306 miles
  • 2024 – 91,499 miles
  • 2023 – 86,136 miles
  • 2022 – 80,420 miles
  • 2021 – 74,695 miles
  • 2020 – 69,146 miles
  • 2019 – 62,792 miles
  • 2018 – 55,474 miles
  • 2016 – 51,373 miles
  • 2015 – 44,659 miles
  • 2014 – 38,181 miles
  • 2013 – 33,546 miles
  • 2012 – 30,159 miles
  • 2011 – 27,406 miles
  • 2010 – 24,543 miles
  • 2009 – 21,608 miles
  • 2008 – 18,480 miles
  • 2007 – 16,059 miles
  • 2006 – 13,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail99,306 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail99,306 miles (+7,807)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,306 miles
    Test number
    993198627172
    • DangerousNearside Front Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated

  2. Pass91,499 miles (+5,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    91,499 miles
    Test number
    122617543629
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass86,136 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,136 miles
    Test number
    926531533975
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated

  4. Fail86,135 miles (+5,715)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,135 miles
    Test number
    796096548499
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated

  5. Pass80,420 miles (+5,725)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,420 miles
    Test number
    363922166338
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass74,695 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,695 miles
    Test number
    440343707284
    • 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))

  7. Fail74,693 miles (+5,547)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,693 miles
    Test number
    757091679759
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))

  8. Pass69,146 miles (+6,354)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    69,146 miles
    Test number
    364971066064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,792 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    62,792 miles
    Test number
    369430414305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components

  10. Fail62,786 miles (+7,312)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,786 miles
    Test number
    423669387840
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components

  11. Pass55,474 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    55,474 miles
    Test number
    561406472045
    • AdvisoryEngine over fitted

  12. Fail55,441 miles (+4,068)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,441 miles
    Test number
    544242179615
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine over fitted

  13. Pass51,373 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,373 miles
    Test number
    420611558060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail51,373 miles (+6,714)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,373 miles
    Test number
    726400851335
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass44,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,659 miles
    Test number
    315925125438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,659 miles (+6,478)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,659 miles
    Test number
    539499615269
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass38,181 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,181 miles
    Test number
    548384824291
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail38,181 miles (+4,635)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,181 miles
    Test number
    946544524285
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass33,546 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    33,546 miles
    Test number
    749527113247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,159 miles
    Test number
    388327532414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,159 miles (+2,753)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,159 miles
    Test number
    578053332211
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass27,406 miles (+2,863)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    27,406 miles
    Test number
    716177921278
    • NoteBoth front discs lipped.n.s.front tyre has a cut in side wall but not to cords.

  23. Pass24,543 miles (+2,935)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    24,543 miles
    Test number
    640199620283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs lipped

  24. Pass21,608 miles (+3,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    21,608 miles
    Test number
    524787619245
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass18,480 miles (+2,421)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    18,480 miles
    Test number
    362310528224
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass16,059 miles (+2,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    16,059 miles
    Test number
    362602037250
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass13,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    13,300 miles
    Test number
    532135596144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 UDD

Does LX52 UDD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 UDD expired on 1 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 UDD?
The MOT on LX52 UDD expired on 1 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 UDD done?
LX52 UDD was recorded at 99,306 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 4,530 miles a year.
Has LX52 UDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 UDD has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LX52 UDD 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 UDD find?
LX52 UDD failed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front undertray likely to become detached wheel arch trim; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; offside rear brake pipe excessively corroded, and 4 more.

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