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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LX52 WFCMOT history

LX52 WFC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 170,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

LX52 WFC black 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 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
170,106 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 WFC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 WFC was last recorded at 170,106 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 5,243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,863 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,243 miles
Average per year
7,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,106 miles
  • 2024 – 164,863 miles
  • 2023 – 155,808 miles
  • 2022 – 150,844 miles
  • 2021 – 145,290 miles
  • 2020 – 139,707 miles
  • 2019 – 133,954 miles
  • 2018 – 126,861 miles
  • 2017 – 119,110 miles
  • 2016 – 104,506 miles
  • 2015 – 95,581 miles
  • 2014 – 89,463 miles
  • 2013 – 85,591 miles
  • 2012 – 77,431 miles
  • 2011 – 69,114 miles
  • 2010 – 59,793 miles
  • 2009 – 55,940 miles
  • 2008 – 52,435 miles
  • 2007 – 40,597 miles
  • 2006 – 28,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,106 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryREAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

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 shock dust cover insecure

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Sill kit fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear jacking point areas corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,106 miles (+5,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    170,106 miles
    Test number
    809357431013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryREAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

  2. Pass164,863 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    164,863 miles
    Test number
    118632818691
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryRear jacking point areas corroding
    • AdvisorySill kit fitted
    • AdvisorySlight pay both front steering arms

  3. Fail164,863 miles (+9,055)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,863 miles
    Test number
    393821888080
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryRear jacking point areas corroding
    • AdvisorySill kit fitted
    • AdvisorySlight pay both front steering arms

  4. Pass155,808 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    155,808 miles
    Test number
    791727664858
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills/jacking points corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroding
    • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox damp with oil
    • AdvisoryFront anti-roll bar D bushes worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryGeneral under-boy corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
    • AdvisorySill kit fitted
    • AdvisorySteering rack bushes worn

  5. Fail155,808 miles (+4,964)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,808 miles
    Test number
    460670972986
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills/jacking points corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroding
    • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox damp with oil
    • AdvisoryFront anti-roll bar D bushes worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryGeneral under-boy corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
    • AdvisorySill kit fitted
    • AdvisorySteering rack bushes worn

  6. Pass150,844 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    150,844 miles
    Test number
    614734121151
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind the subframe (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail150,843 miles (+5,553)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,843 miles
    Test number
    546416981565
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/50/16 by 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind the subframe (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass145,290 miles (+5,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    145,290 miles
    Test number
    297284057255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass139,707 miles (+5,753)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    139,707 miles
    Test number
    615075911463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass133,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,954 miles
    Test number
    512812173514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail133,954 miles (+7,093)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,954 miles
    Test number
    147778596776
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass126,861 miles (+7,751)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    126,861 miles
    Test number
    819523123594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,110 miles (+6,270)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    119,110 miles
    Test number
    463367491610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,840 miles (+8,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,840 miles
    Test number
    551384170633
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low on tread 3mm
    • AdvisoryUnofficial sticker in swept area of screen

  15. Pass104,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,506 miles
    Test number
    726202184174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,504 miles (+8,923)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,504 miles
    Test number
    723341907255
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass95,581 miles (+6,118)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,581 miles
    Test number
    647840415102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass89,463 miles (+3,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    89,463 miles
    Test number
    637518414135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass85,591 miles (+8,160)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,591 miles
    Test number
    786053193091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s front mud flap damaged

  20. Pass77,431 miles (+8,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,431 miles
    Test number
    736859882019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass69,114 miles (+9,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,114 miles
    Test number
    327465991006
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass59,793 miles (+3,853)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,793 miles
    Test number
    803419380004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,940 miles (+3,505)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,940 miles
    Test number
    643211399044
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/S REAR HAANDBRAKE POOR READINGS

  24. Pass52,435 miles (+11,838)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,435 miles
    Test number
    994306698079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,597 miles (+12,493)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,597 miles
    Test number
    373952607198
    • NoteO/S/F SHOCK SLIGHT LEAK

  26. Pass28,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    28,104 miles
    Test number
    954626706098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,104 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,104 miles
    Test number
    571996706037
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LX52 WFC

Does LX52 WFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 WFC is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX52 WFC?
The MOT on LX52 WFC is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 WFC done?
LX52 WFC was recorded at 170,106 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 7,125 miles a year.
Has LX52 WFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 WFC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LX52 WFC 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 WFC find?
LX52 WFC passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear sub-frame corroded.

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