BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
LX52 WDSMOT history
LX52 WDS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 107,928 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 107,928 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,154 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX52 WDS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 11 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX52 WDS was last recorded at 107,928 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 1,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 105,959 miles · 17 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,969 miles
- Average per year
- 4,154 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 107,928 miles
- 2025 – 105,959 miles
- 2024 – 98,869 miles
- 2023 – 97,464 miles
- 2021 – 92,164 miles
- 2020 – 89,710 miles
- 2019 – 87,377 miles
- 2018 – 81,123 miles
- 2016 – 74,997 miles
- 2015 – 69,943 miles
- 2014 – 64,169 miles
- 2013 – 52,523 miles
- 2012 – 47,458 miles
- 2011 – 42,614 miles
- 2010 – 39,239 miles
- 2009 – 35,429 miles
- 2007 – 30,040 miles
- 2006 – 26,488 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,928 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front wing rotted through
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,928 miles (+1,969)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 107,928 miles
- Test number
- 970620153548
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass105,959 miles (+7,090)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 105,959 miles
- Test number
- 433551424692
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,869 miles (+20)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 98,869 miles
- Test number
- 239306110786
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail98,849 miles (+1,385)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,849 miles
- Test number
- 892210594688
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,464 miles (+3)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 97,464 miles
- Test number
- 614394986477
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing rotted through
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryBattery needed assistance during test
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edges
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to split
- AdvisoryHazard flash rate altered
Fail97,461 miles (+5,297)1 dangerous5 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,461 miles
- Test number
- 451314984476
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing rotted through
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryBattery needed assistance during test
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edges
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to split
- AdvisoryHazard flash rate altered
Pass92,164 miles (+2,411)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 92,164 miles
- Test number
- 203284247161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,753 miles (+43)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 89,753 miles
- Test number
- 895472053580
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail89,710 miles (+2,333)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,710 miles
- Test number
- 832184749336
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,377 miles (+1,888)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 87,377 miles
- Test number
- 375594515851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,489 miles (+4,366)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 85,489 miles
- Test number
- 373304765873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,123 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 81,123 miles
- Test number
- 356016306280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,123 miles (+6,126)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,123 miles
- Test number
- 591742091396
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass74,997 miles (+5,054)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 74,997 miles
- Test number
- 877247488917
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass69,943 miles (+5,774)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 69,943 miles
- Test number
- 287017280175
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass64,169 miles (+6,700)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 64,169 miles
- Test number
- 207907904338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,469 miles (+4,946)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 57,469 miles
- Test number
- 865756274024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,523 miles (+5,065)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 52,523 miles
- Test number
- 758977963081
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass47,458 miles (+4,844)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 47,458 miles
- Test number
- 926511262024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,614 miles (+3,375)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 42,614 miles
- Test number
- 189929761475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,239 miles (+3,810)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 39,239 miles
- Test number
- 852992760099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,429 miles (+5,389)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 35,429 miles
- Test number
- 843376979002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,040 miles (+3,552)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 30,040 miles
- Test number
- 990802037392
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges.all four brake discs starting to corrode due to inactivity.
Pass26,488 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 26,488 miles
- Test number
- 490185056280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX52 WDS
- Does LX52 WDS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 WDS is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX52 WDS?
- The MOT on LX52 WDS is valid until 21 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 WDS done?
- LX52 WDS was recorded at 107,928 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 4,154 miles a year.
- Has LX52 WDS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX52 WDS has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on LX52 WDS 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 WDS find?
- LX52 WDS passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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