BMW M3
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc
LX52 WFJMOT history
LX52 WFJ is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 29 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 121,210 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 121,210 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,298 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX52 WFJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 29 Nov 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX52 WFJ was last recorded at 121,210 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 1,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 120,001 miles · 2 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,209 miles
- Average per year
- 4,298 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,210 miles
- 2025 – 120,001 miles
- 2024 – 117,993 miles
- 2023 – 115,921 miles
- 2022 – 112,845 miles
- 2021 – 103,148 miles
- 2020 – 96,085 miles
- 2019 – 90,927 miles
- 2018 – 86,573 miles
- 2017 – 82,037 miles
- 2016 – 79,274 miles
- 2015 – 75,249 miles
- 2014 – 71,783 miles
- 2013 – 68,111 miles
- 2012 – 65,154 miles
- 2011 – 61,806 miles
- 2010 – 57,323 miles
- 2009 – 52,436 miles
- 2008 – 47,652 miles
- 2007 – 43,185 miles
- 2006 – 36,973 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,210 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired SPRING MISSING
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 21 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,210 miles (+1,209)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 121,210 miles
- Test number
- 793636238182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,001 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 120,001 miles
- Test number
- 432721431544
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail119,999 miles (+2,006)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,999 miles
- Test number
- 973200697137
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake performance unable to be tested TYRE IN SUCH BAD CODITION IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE (1.2.1 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass117,993 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 117,993 miles
- Test number
- 436157626806
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired SPRING MISSING (1.1.16 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear REAR SUSPENSION LIFTED UNEVEN, POSSIBLE SHOCK ABSOBER OR SPRING MISSMATCH
Fail117,990 miles (+2,069)1 dangerous4 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,990 miles
- Test number
- 356709222970
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded LENGTH OF VEHICLE (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded LENGTH OF VEHICLE (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired SPRING MISSING (1.1.16 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged HAS BEEN RUN WHEN FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear REAR SUSPENSION LIFTED UNEVEN, POSSIBLE SHOCK ABSOBER OR SPRING MISSMATCH
Pass115,921 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 115,921 miles
- Test number
- 952332411846
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in sidewall not to chord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ware mark on sidewall due to under inflation. and low on tread in centre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail115,917 miles (+3,072)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,917 miles
- Test number
- 796464133746
- DangerousNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% nsf brake sticking. (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Brake insecure backing plate loose. (1.1.21 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leaking out. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in sidewall not to chord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ware mark on sidewall due to under inflation. and low on tread in centre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing sleeve. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. discs showing signs of warpage on brake rollers. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAdv - tyre warning light on.
Pass112,845 miles (+9,697)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 112,845 miles
- Test number
- 894172747371
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged Interior rear view mirror
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass103,148 miles (+7,063)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 103,148 miles
- Test number
- 514047458527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,085 miles (+5,158)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 96,085 miles
- Test number
- 264774925655
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged Interior
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass90,927 miles (+4,354)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 90,927 miles
- Test number
- 868352069315
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged Interior
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitor system indicating a fault
Pass86,573 miles (+4,536)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 86,573 miles
- Test number
- 812009153410
- MinorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Pass82,037 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 82,037 miles
- Test number
- 284554595638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,037 miles (+2,763)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,037 miles
- Test number
- 718513855250
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass79,274 miles (+4,025)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 79,274 miles
- Test number
- 449984172800
- AdvisorySlight play in offside steering tie rod
- AdvisoryTyre runflat indicator showing on dash
Pass75,249 miles (+3,466)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 75,249 miles
- Test number
- 399187365135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,783 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 71,783 miles
- Test number
- 848844264185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,783 miles (+3,672)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,783 miles
- Test number
- 128953164166
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges close to limit
Pass68,111 miles (+2,957)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 68,111 miles
- Test number
- 378723863102
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- NoteRear exhaust clamp excessively corodded and broken
Pass65,154 miles (+3,348)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 65,154 miles
- Test number
- 549543062132
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass61,806 miles (+4,483)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 61,806 miles
- Test number
- 776514561112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,323 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 57,323 miles
- Test number
- 230832760191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,298 miles (+4,862)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,298 miles
- Test number
- 221589750168
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,436 miles (+4,784)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 52,436 miles
- Test number
- 104342859129
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass47,652 miles (+4,467)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 47,652 miles
- Test number
- 201417358175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,185 miles (+6,212)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 43,185 miles
- Test number
- 992469757105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,973 miles (+3,565)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 36,973 miles
- Test number
- 491424396147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,408 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 33,408 miles
- Test number
- 232221526003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX52 WFJ
- Does LX52 WFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 WFJ is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX52 WFJ?
- The MOT on LX52 WFJ is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX52 WFJ done?
- LX52 WFJ was recorded at 121,210 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 4,298 miles a year.
- Has LX52 WFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX52 WFJ has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX52 WFJ 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 WFJ find?
- LX52 WFJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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