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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LX52 WDKMOT history

LX52 WDK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2023.

LX52 WDK 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 3 Jan 2025
Mileage
147,167 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2023
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 WDK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 WDK was last recorded at 147,167 miles on 20 Dec 2023, 4,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,548 miles · 4 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
4,619 miles
Average per year
5,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 147,167 miles
  • 2022 – 142,503 miles
  • 2021 – 139,459 miles
  • 2020 – 138,736 miles
  • 2019 – 138,009 miles
  • 2018 – 137,199 miles
  • 2017 – 136,115 miles
  • 2016 – 135,098 miles
  • 2015 – 133,814 miles
  • 2014 – 132,479 miles
  • 2013 – 130,970 miles
  • 2012 – 129,023 miles
  • 2011 – 126,981 miles
  • 2010 – 124,379 miles
  • 2009 – 121,641 miles
  • 2008 – 118,543 miles
  • 2007 – 102,639 miles
  • 2006 – 76,594 miles
  • 2005 – 53,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,167 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Engine covers fitted .

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,167 miles (+4,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    147,167 miles
    Test number
    701244383387
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass142,548 miles (+45)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    142,548 miles
    Test number
    492809423854
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Fail142,503 miles (+3,044)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,503 miles
    Test number
    167644670816
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass139,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    139,459 miles
    Test number
    176259591863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail139,459 miles (+723)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,459 miles
    Test number
    117770867976
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (by clip) (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass138,736 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    138,736 miles
    Test number
    755133154671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,009 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,009 miles
    Test number
    546388172369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,199 miles (+1,084)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    137,199 miles
    Test number
    886604269104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass136,115 miles (+1,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    136,115 miles
    Test number
    273116733436
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted .
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .
  10. Pass135,098 miles (+1,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    135,098 miles
    Test number
    271164838251
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted .
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .
  11. Pass133,814 miles (+1,335)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    133,814 miles
    Test number
    105108501641
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted .
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted .
  12. Pass132,479 miles (+1,509)16 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    132,479 miles
    Test number
    445645944375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteCondition of offside rear number plate light lense .
    • NoteNearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .
  13. Pass130,970 miles (+1,947)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    130,970 miles
    Test number
    436156743429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
  14. Pass129,023 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    129,023 miles
    Test number
    216008032374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .
  15. Fail129,023 miles (+2,042)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,023 miles
    Test number
    737088232358
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteCondition of nearside front wiper blade .
    • NoteNearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .
  16. Pass126,981 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    126,981 miles
    Test number
    227265431358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass124,379 miles (+2,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    124,379 miles
    Test number
    534573630325
    • 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)
  18. Pass121,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    121,641 miles
    Test number
    724583329379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail121,640 miles (+3,097)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,640 miles
    Test number
    473123829326
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
  20. Pass118,543 miles (+15,904)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    118,543 miles
    Test number
    194992758390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,639 miles (+26,045)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    102,639 miles
    Test number
    714102557329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,594 miles (+22,740)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    76,594 miles
    Test number
    641518496264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    53,854 miles
    Test number
    783734585277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 WDK

Does LX52 WDK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 WDK expired on 3 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 WDK?
The MOT on LX52 WDK expired on 3 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 WDK done?
LX52 WDK was recorded at 147,167 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2023, an average of 5,130 miles a year.
Has LX52 WDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 WDK has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LX52 WDK 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 WDK find?
LX52 WDK passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2023 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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