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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,895 cc

LX52 XCWMOT history

LX52 XCW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2023.

LX52 XCW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2024
Mileage
124,518 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 XCW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2024
Latest MOT test
4 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 XCW was last recorded at 124,518 miles on 4 May 2023, 8,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,461 miles · 29 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
8,057 miles
Average per year
6,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,518 miles
  • 2022 – 116,461 miles
  • 2021 – 112,142 miles
  • 2020 – 108,879 miles
  • 2018 – 101,726 miles
  • 2017 – 91,872 miles
  • 2016 – 79,778 miles
  • 2015 – 69,289 miles
  • 2014 – 67,040 miles
  • 2013 – 64,400 miles
  • 2012 – 61,230 miles
  • 2011 – 57,759 miles
  • 2010 – 52,627 miles
  • 2009 – 44,805 miles
  • 2008 – 38,026 miles
  • 2007 – 31,767 miles
  • 2006 – 24,748 miles
  • 2005 – 19,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,518 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,518 miles (+8,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    124,518 miles
    Test number
    380025670317
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass116,461 miles (+4,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    116,461 miles
    Test number
    698246930746
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass112,142 miles (+3,263)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,142 miles
    Test number
    950768186978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,879 miles (+7,153)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,879 miles
    Test number
    670356474714
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass101,726 miles (+9,854)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    101,726 miles
    Test number
    307359367579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,872 miles (+12,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    91,872 miles
    Test number
    439097532372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  7. Pass79,778 miles (+10,489)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    79,778 miles
    Test number
    553950276815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryMare oil leaker
  8. Pass69,289 miles (+2,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,289 miles
    Test number
    916129137124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  9. Pass67,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,040 miles
    Test number
    667576064263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    469270964238
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass64,400 miles (+3,170)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    64,400 miles
    Test number
    505744673276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,230 miles (+23)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,230 miles
    Test number
    416645472269
    • NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroded
  13. Fail61,207 miles (+3,448)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,207 miles
    Test number
    999812372240
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHand brake low effort
  14. Pass57,759 miles (+5,132)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,759 miles
    Test number
    567078571255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass52,627 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,627 miles
    Test number
    582654410388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,626 miles (+7,821)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,626 miles
    Test number
    821169300325
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass44,805 miles (+6,779)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,805 miles
    Test number
    730410219380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,026 miles (+6,259)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,026 miles
    Test number
    591132318362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cuts in tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords
  19. Pass31,767 miles (+7,019)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    31,767 miles
    Test number
    304048517314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,748 miles (+5,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    24,748 miles
    Test number
    403799086268
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass19,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    19,150 miles
    Test number
    542567195228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 XCW

Does LX52 XCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 XCW expired on 3 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 XCW?
The MOT on LX52 XCW expired on 3 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 XCW done?
LX52 XCW was recorded at 124,518 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 6,012 miles a year.
Has LX52 XCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 XCW has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on LX52 XCW 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 XCW find?
LX52 XCW passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2023 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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