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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LX52 XDEMOT history

LX52 XDE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 55,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

LX52 XDE 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 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
55,440 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 XDE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 XDE was last recorded at 55,440 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,034 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
406 miles
Average per year
1,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,440 miles
  • 2025 – 55,034 miles
  • 2023 – 54,333 miles
  • 2022 – 52,881 miles
  • 2021 – 52,522 miles
  • 2020 – 52,011 miles
  • 2019 – 51,424 miles
  • 2018 – 50,463 miles
  • 2017 – 49,987 miles
  • 2016 – 49,302 miles
  • 2015 – 48,854 miles
  • 2014 – 47,828 miles
  • 2013 – 46,352 miles
  • 2012 – 44,538 miles
  • 2011 – 42,541 miles
  • 2010 – 40,455 miles
  • 2009 – 38,069 miles
  • 2008 – 35,681 miles
  • 2006 – 32,909 miles
  • 2005 – 26,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,440 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass55,440 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    55,440 miles
    Test number
    118377624359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,034 miles (+701)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    55,034 miles
    Test number
    519178919578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,333 miles (+458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    54,333 miles
    Test number
    642803435315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass53,875 miles (+994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    53,875 miles
    Test number
    265987134995
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass52,881 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    52,881 miles
    Test number
    319437451173
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail52,881 miles (+359)4 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,881 miles
    Test number
    912303004550
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass52,522 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    52,522 miles
    Test number
    279848914855
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail52,520 miles (+509)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,520 miles
    Test number
    822495230577
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEML light on dash
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass52,011 miles (+587)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    52,011 miles
    Test number
    720406763210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,424 miles (+961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    51,424 miles
    Test number
    210811098598
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass50,463 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,463 miles
    Test number
    117765629990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,987 miles (+685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,987 miles
    Test number
    577552965733
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass49,302 miles (+448)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,302 miles
    Test number
    131338355068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOff side rear shock absorber dust cover missing

  14. Fail48,854 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,854 miles
    Test number
    387002085074
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass48,854 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,854 miles
    Test number
    496322085041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,828 miles (+1,476)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,828 miles
    Test number
    235663074077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Pass46,352 miles (+1,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,352 miles
    Test number
    779666483055
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Pass44,538 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,538 miles
    Test number
    376083882052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,541 miles (+2,086)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,541 miles
    Test number
    868507271084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,455 miles (+2,386)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,455 miles
    Test number
    521273260073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,069 miles (+2,388)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,069 miles
    Test number
    151743889417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,681 miles (+2,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,681 miles
    Test number
    682226688053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass32,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,909 miles
    Test number
    264005166235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,902 miles (+5,910)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,902 miles
    Test number
    441505766237
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  25. Pass26,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    26,992 miles
    Test number
    414723955336
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LX52 XDE

Does LX52 XDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 XDE is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 XDE?
The MOT on LX52 XDE is valid until 22 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 XDE done?
LX52 XDE was recorded at 55,440 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 1,403 miles a year.
Has LX52 XDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 XDE has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LX52 XDE 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 XDE find?
LX52 XDE passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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