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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LX52 VUEMOT history

LX52 VUE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 147,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

LX52 VUE 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 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
147,250 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 VUE
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
24 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 VUE was last recorded at 147,250 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 7,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,952 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,298 miles
Average per year
6,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,250 miles
  • 2024 – 139,952 miles
  • 2023 – 133,201 miles
  • 2022 – 127,710 miles
  • 2021 – 122,962 miles
  • 2020 – 115,478 miles
  • 2019 – 109,217 miles
  • 2018 – 101,645 miles
  • 2017 – 93,868 miles
  • 2016 – 87,312 miles
  • 2015 – 76,617 miles
  • 2014 – 66,496 miles
  • 2013 – 59,232 miles
  • 2012 – 49,609 miles
  • 2011 – 45,390 miles
  • 2010 – 40,149 miles
  • 2009 – 35,156 miles
  • 2008 – 30,405 miles
  • 2007 – 25,548 miles
  • 2006 – 19,824 miles
  • 2005 – 12,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,250 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass147,250 miles (+7,298)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    147,250 miles
    Test number
    995397480747
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass139,952 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    139,952 miles
    Test number
    551680161133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail139,914 miles (+6,713)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,914 miles
    Test number
    573205152446
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass133,201 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    133,201 miles
    Test number
    189003097276
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail133,201 miles (+5,491)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,201 miles
    Test number
    412448972810
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,710 miles (+4,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    127,710 miles
    Test number
    257914106870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass122,962 miles (+7,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    122,962 miles
    Test number
    928058239310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass115,478 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,478 miles
    Test number
    534209213416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,475 miles (+6,258)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,475 miles
    Test number
    666166073830
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass109,217 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,217 miles
    Test number
    980584317953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail109,090 miles (+7,445)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,090 miles
    Test number
    811289207798
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass101,645 miles (+223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,645 miles
    Test number
    194699216456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail101,422 miles (+7,554)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,422 miles
    Test number
    778576844938
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded osr - across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass93,868 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,868 miles
    Test number
    892617141878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,855 miles (+6,543)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,855 miles
    Test number
    976693468453
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass87,312 miles (+10,695)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    87,312 miles
    Test number
    942515066338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,617 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,617 miles
    Test number
    999274025245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,152 miles (+9,656)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,152 miles
    Test number
    619132515241
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass66,496 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,496 miles
    Test number
    219484624266
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on legal limit

  20. Fail66,496 miles (+7,264)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,496 miles
    Test number
    716874524279
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on legal limit
    • NoteBrake pad warning light indicates a fault

  21. Pass59,232 miles (+9,623)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    59,232 miles
    Test number
    496919013235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass49,609 miles (+4,219)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,609 miles
    Test number
    978056892134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,390 miles (+5,241)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,390 miles
    Test number
    765303211266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass40,149 miles (+4,993)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,149 miles
    Test number
    691184400265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,156 miles (+4,751)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,156 miles
    Test number
    714406819231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,405 miles (+4,857)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,405 miles
    Test number
    760628118221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,548 miles (+5,724)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,548 miles
    Test number
    370082477266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,824 miles (+6,942)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,824 miles
    Test number
    664528666232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass12,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    12,882 miles
    Test number
    204879045292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 VUE

Does LX52 VUE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 VUE expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 VUE?
The MOT on LX52 VUE expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 VUE done?
LX52 VUE was recorded at 147,250 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 6,697 miles a year.
Has LX52 VUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 VUE has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LX52 VUE 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 VUE find?
LX52 VUE passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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