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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LD52 FPOMOT history

LD52 FPO is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 147,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2022.

LD52 FPO black 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 18 Jan 2023
Mileage
147,004 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 FPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 FPO was last recorded at 147,004 miles on 19 Jan 2022, 872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Aug 2016: 129,888 miles, lower than 136,163 miles on 30 Jul 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
146,132 miles · 2 Mar 2020
Between the last two tests
872 miles
Average per year
6,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 147,004 miles
  • 2020 – 146,132 miles
  • 2018 – 135,327 miles
  • 2016 – 129,888 miles
  • 2015 – 136,163 miles
  • 2014 – 120,216 miles
  • 2013 – 111,636 miles
  • 2012 – 109,540 miles
  • 2011 – 98,069 miles
  • 2010 – 85,060 miles
  • 2009 – 75,885 miles
  • 2008 – 68,323 miles
  • 2007 – 52,584 miles
  • 2006 – 38,397 miles
  • 2005 – 38,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,004 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rusted (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,004 miles (+872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,004 miles
    Test number
    204775224182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rusted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,132 miles (+10,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    146,132 miles
    Test number
    979746173047
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,327 miles (+5,439)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    135,327 miles
    Test number
    322806885152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    129,888 miles
    Test number
    228278533345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail129,888 miles (-6,275)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,888 miles
    Test number
    998100914290
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass136,163 miles (+15,947)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    136,163 miles
    Test number
    559081315249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,216 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    120,216 miles
    Test number
    506174704268
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail120,216 miles (+8,580)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,216 miles
    Test number
    317364504249
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass111,636 miles (+2,096)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    111,636 miles
    Test number
    216260083426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    109,540 miles
    Test number
    269236902267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,540 miles (+11,471)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,540 miles
    Test number
    209796502280
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass98,069 miles (+13,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    98,069 miles
    Test number
    279634001288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass85,060 miles (+9,175)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,060 miles
    Test number
    240565930145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,885 miles (+7,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    75,885 miles
    Test number
    820425939183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass68,323 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    68,323 miles
    Test number
    941120878185
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a series of dips on inner sidewall-check regularly!
    • NoteSlight movement nearside front lower balljoint

  16. Fail68,323 miles (+15,739)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,323 miles
    Test number
    610839668120
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a series of dips on inner sidewall-check regularly!
    • NoteSlight movement nearside front lower balljoint

  17. Pass52,584 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,584 miles
    Test number
    121672397033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,483 miles (+14,086)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,483 miles
    Test number
    213098087019
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass38,397 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,397 miles
    Test number
    840739686036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,296 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    38,296 miles
    Test number
    922186935364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,283 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,283 miles
    Test number
    790544835337
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD52 FPO

Does LD52 FPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD52 FPO expired on 18 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD52 FPO?
The MOT on LD52 FPO expired on 18 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD52 FPO done?
LD52 FPO was recorded at 147,004 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2022, an average of 6,737 miles a year.
Has LD52 FPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 FPO has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on LD52 FPO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD52 FPO find?
LD52 FPO passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rusted; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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