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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LD52 LEFMOT history

LD52 LEF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2022.

LD52 LEF 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 26 Jan 2023
Mileage
114,330 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 LEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 LEF was last recorded at 114,330 miles on 11 Jan 2022, 2,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,238 miles · 8 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
2,092 miles
Average per year
5,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,330 miles
  • 2021 – 112,238 miles
  • 2020 – 109,536 miles
  • 2019 – 102,340 miles
  • 2018 – 100,163 miles
  • 2017 – 99,867 miles
  • 2016 – 92,558 miles
  • 2015 – 83,802 miles
  • 2014 – 72,927 miles
  • 2013 – 65,830 miles
  • 2012 – 61,104 miles
  • 2011 – 53,107 miles
  • 2010 – 47,500 miles
  • 2009 – 40,709 miles
  • 2008 – 35,849 miles
  • 2007 – 30,499 miles
  • 2006 – 24,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,330 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear surface rust might need attention next time
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,330 miles (+2,092)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,330 miles
    Test number
    525877269173
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear surface rust might need attention next time
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass112,238 miles (+2,702)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,238 miles
    Test number
    793706181262
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,536 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,536 miles
    Test number
    520936049347
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail109,502 miles (+7,162)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,502 miles
    Test number
    106718169328
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,340 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,340 miles
    Test number
    432668773826
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hose silghtly deteriorated on both side

  6. Fail102,338 miles (+2,175)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,338 miles
    Test number
    501073576420
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hose silghtly deteriorated on both side

  7. Pass100,163 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    100,163 miles
    Test number
    741661147207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,157 miles (+290)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,157 miles
    Test number
    781923817417
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested Unable to maintain stable engine rpm (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  9. Fail99,867 miles (+7,309)6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,867 miles
    Test number
    407030005139
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near the connection with caliper hose. (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded The one that goes along the chassis and connect to the off side rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings On seal, next jacking point. (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak From engine.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides, slightly perished. (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Mud guard. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Near the connection with caliper hose. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly perished, ( manufacturer code 1410 ).
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass92,558 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,558 miles
    Test number
    473978675475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail92,558 miles (+8,756)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,558 miles
    Test number
    483849272472
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass83,802 miles (+10,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,802 miles
    Test number
    903173382134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass72,927 miles (+137)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,927 miles
    Test number
    376020134363
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play detected at both front hub assemblys
    • NoteUnderside components slightly corrded

  14. Fail72,790 miles (+6,960)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,790 miles
    Test number
    389535224366
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play detected at both front hub assemblys
    • NoteUnderside components slightly corrded

  15. Pass65,830 miles (+4,726)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    65,830 miles
    Test number
    198195423370
    • NoteFuel cap seal perishing

  16. Pass61,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,104 miles
    Test number
    617637622372
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail61,104 miles (+7,997)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,104 miles
    Test number
    627776622315
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass53,107 miles (+5,607)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    53,107 miles
    Test number
    887024631313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,500 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,500 miles
    Test number
    320760610397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail47,500 miles (+6,791)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,500 miles
    Test number
    814850710323
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass40,709 miles (+4,860)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,709 miles
    Test number
    402460099251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,849 miles
    Test number
    333235408382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,848 miles (+5,349)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,848 miles
    Test number
    730445208377
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  24. Pass30,499 miles (+6,165)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    30,499 miles
    Test number
    290933017307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    24,334 miles
    Test number
    574898176241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 LEF

Does LD52 LEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD52 LEF expired on 26 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD52 LEF?
The MOT on LD52 LEF expired on 26 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD52 LEF done?
LD52 LEF was recorded at 114,330 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2022, an average of 5,894 miles a year.
Has LD52 LEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 LEF has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LD52 LEF 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 LD52 LEF find?
LD52 LEF passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2022 with 4 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; nearside rear surface rust might need attention next time, and 1 more.

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