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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LX52 WDMMOT history

LX52 WDM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 107,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

LX52 WDM 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 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
107,448 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 WDM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 WDM was last recorded at 107,448 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,444 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,448 miles
  • 2025 – 106,397 miles
  • 2024 – 104,038 miles
  • 2023 – 98,512 miles
  • 2022 – 91,704 miles
  • 2021 – 84,407 miles
  • 2019 – 76,633 miles
  • 2018 – 70,715 miles
  • 2017 – 64,393 miles
  • 2016 – 58,886 miles
  • 2015 – 54,084 miles
  • 2014 – 51,884 miles
  • 2013 – 48,761 miles
  • 2012 – 45,687 miles
  • 2011 – 43,066 miles
  • 2010 – 39,498 miles
  • 2009 – 36,506 miles
  • 2008 – 32,187 miles
  • 2007 – 28,353 miles
  • 2006 – 25,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,448 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,448 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    107,448 miles
    Test number
    621002892107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail107,444 miles (+1,047)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,444 miles
    Test number
    383665869220
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass106,397 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    106,397 miles
    Test number
    621988896638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,038 miles (+5,526)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,038 miles
    Test number
    721445495869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,512 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    98,512 miles
    Test number
    972270757323
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel high, just met minimum effort limit.
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Fail98,512 miles (+6,808)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,512 miles
    Test number
    505149187385
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel high, just met minimum effort limit.
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass91,704 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    91,704 miles
    Test number
    402037274122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,654 miles (+7,247)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,654 miles
    Test number
    864331652280
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass84,407 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    84,407 miles
    Test number
    434777782845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,080 miles (+7,447)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,080 miles
    Test number
    992513089246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,633 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,633 miles
    Test number
    886765594914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail76,633 miles (+5,918)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,633 miles
    Test number
    616164685513
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass70,715 miles (+6,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,715 miles
    Test number
    238931084378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass64,393 miles (+5,507)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,393 miles
    Test number
    632338549373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,886 miles (+4,802)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,886 miles
    Test number
    770379053896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,084 miles
    Test number
    365011020325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre

  17. Fail54,084 miles (+2,200)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,084 miles
    Test number
    427488615296
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre

  18. Pass51,884 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,884 miles
    Test number
    906004234220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,761 miles (+3,074)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,761 miles
    Test number
    458275733277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,687 miles (+2,621)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,687 miles
    Test number
    365471342423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,066 miles (+3,568)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,066 miles
    Test number
    159560421274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,498 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,498 miles
    Test number
    390015240251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,506 miles (+4,319)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,506 miles
    Test number
    592561239220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,187 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,187 miles
    Test number
    763855938200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,353 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,353 miles
    Test number
    892470237282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,297 miles
    Test number
    742374226296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 WDM

Does LX52 WDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 WDM is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 WDM?
The MOT on LX52 WDM is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 WDM done?
LX52 WDM was recorded at 107,448 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 4,180 miles a year.
Has LX52 WDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 WDM has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LX52 WDM 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 WDM find?
LX52 WDM passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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