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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LX52 WGEMOT history

LX52 WGE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

LX52 WGE 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 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
138,187 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 WGE
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
27 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 WGE was last recorded at 138,187 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 2,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,752 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,435 miles
Average per year
5,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,187 miles
  • 2025 – 135,752 miles
  • 2024 – 131,438 miles
  • 2023 – 128,065 miles
  • 2022 – 126,723 miles
  • 2021 – 123,259 miles
  • 2020 – 117,110 miles
  • 2019 – 109,474 miles
  • 2018 – 101,148 miles
  • 2017 – 91,134 miles
  • 2016 – 90,494 miles
  • 2015 – 90,463 miles
  • 2013 – 84,741 miles
  • 2012 – 77,837 miles
  • 2011 – 71,525 miles
  • 2010 – 64,389 miles
  • 2009 – 56,137 miles
  • 2008 – 47,715 miles
  • 2007 – 40,347 miles
  • 2006 – 35,986 miles
  • 2005 – 32,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,187 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,187 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    138,187 miles
    Test number
    750311552908
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail138,186 miles (+2,434)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,186 miles
    Test number
    406133323227
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass135,752 miles (+4,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,752 miles
    Test number
    371503471131
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass131,438 miles (+3,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,438 miles
    Test number
    704046759121
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,065 miles (+1,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,065 miles
    Test number
    216133415442
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,723 miles (+3,464)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    126,723 miles
    Test number
    749002142049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,259 miles (+6,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,259 miles
    Test number
    434371493239
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass117,110 miles (+7,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,110 miles
    Test number
    296419277809
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass109,474 miles (+8,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,474 miles
    Test number
    127506564882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass101,148 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,148 miles
    Test number
    272847768836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,942 miles (+9,808)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,942 miles
    Test number
    510359632204
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front end (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s n/s front (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass91,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    91,134 miles
    Test number
    194956591216
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail91,133 miles (+639)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,133 miles
    Test number
    300822829343
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads 80% worn. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads 90% worn. (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass90,494 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,494 miles
    Test number
    149343009191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,463 miles (+5,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    90,463 miles
    Test number
    229666305043
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass84,741 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    84,741 miles
    Test number
    497274723494
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE CUTS IN OUTER WALL

  17. Fail84,739 miles (+6,902)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,739 miles
    Test number
    488924523463
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE CUTS IN OUTER WALL

  18. Fail77,837 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,837 miles
    Test number
    167055222392
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  19. Pass77,837 miles (+6,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    77,837 miles
    Test number
    865935122399
    • 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)

  20. Fail71,525 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,525 miles
    Test number
    577963431380
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass71,525 miles (+7,136)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    71,525 miles
    Test number
    746593931393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,389 miles (+8,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    64,389 miles
    Test number
    902588020338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass56,137 miles (+8,422)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,137 miles
    Test number
    161664439336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,715 miles (+7,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,715 miles
    Test number
    442696118490
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass40,347 miles (+4,361)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,347 miles
    Test number
    391351427382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,986 miles (+3,198)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    35,986 miles
    Test number
    941570216306
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s n/s wishbone bushes slightly worn causing slight play.

  27. Pass32,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    32,788 miles
    Test number
    694163225394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 WGE

Does LX52 WGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 WGE is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 WGE?
The MOT on LX52 WGE is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 WGE done?
LX52 WGE was recorded at 138,187 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 5,040 miles a year.
Has LX52 WGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 WGE has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LX52 WGE 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 WGE find?
LX52 WGE passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.

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