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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

LD52 LFFMOT history

LD52 LFF is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LD52 LFF 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 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
86,718 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 LFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 LFF was last recorded at 86,718 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 1,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,923 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,795 miles
Average per year
3,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,718 miles
  • 2025 – 84,923 miles
  • 2024 – 83,560 miles
  • 2023 – 79,651 miles
  • 2022 – 76,260 miles
  • 2020 – 75,869 miles
  • 2019 – 70,780 miles
  • 2016 – 66,595 miles
  • 2015 – 61,619 miles
  • 2014 – 56,670 miles
  • 2013 – 52,760 miles
  • 2012 – 47,153 miles
  • 2011 – 39,565 miles
  • 2009 – 32,576 miles
  • 2008 – 27,732 miles
  • 2006 – 20,991 miles
  • 2005 – 15,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,718 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,718 miles (+1,795)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    86,718 miles
    Test number
    767568598054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,923 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,923 miles
    Test number
    281635262113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,560 miles (+3,909)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,560 miles
    Test number
    153552453735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,651 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,651 miles
    Test number
    826401242818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,260 miles (+391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,260 miles
    Test number
    501892768877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass75,869 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,869 miles
    Test number
    600367094304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,724 miles (+4,944)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,724 miles
    Test number
    311595595786
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  8. Pass70,780 miles (+4,185)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,780 miles
    Test number
    267632099510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,595 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,595 miles
    Test number
    809539929026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass slightly loose
  10. Fail66,595 miles (+4,976)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,595 miles
    Test number
    138773964297
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass slightly loose
  11. Pass61,619 miles (+46)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,619 miles
    Test number
    707635405238
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s mirror glass loose
    • NoteO/s stop light slightly dim
  12. Fail61,573 miles (+4,903)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,573 miles
    Test number
    387112305220
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s mirror glass loose
    • NoteO/s stop light slightly dim
  13. Pass56,670 miles (+3,910)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,670 miles
    Test number
    109673514237
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass52,760 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,760 miles
    Test number
    255267713244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,700 miles (+5,547)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,700 miles
    Test number
    485906903235
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass47,153 miles (+7,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,153 miles
    Test number
    356463812400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Pass39,565 miles (+6,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,565 miles
    Test number
    518295951069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass32,576 miles (+4,844)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,576 miles
    Test number
    550376499138
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slight wear on edges
  19. Pass27,732 miles (+6,741)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,732 miles
    Test number
    340261718242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  20. Pass20,991 miles (+5,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,991 miles
    Test number
    344475316205
    • 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)
  21. Pass15,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    15,621 miles
    Test number
    800682095190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 LFF

Does LD52 LFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD52 LFF is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD52 LFF?
The MOT on LD52 LFF is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD52 LFF done?
LD52 LFF was recorded at 86,718 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 3,439 miles a year.
Has LD52 LFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 LFF has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LD52 LFF 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 LFF find?
LD52 LFF passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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