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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LD52 LFSMOT history

LD52 LFS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 131,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

LD52 LFS 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 Feb 2027
Mileage
131,993 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 LFS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 LFS was last recorded at 131,993 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 4,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,101 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,892 miles
Average per year
5,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,993 miles
  • 2025 – 127,101 miles
  • 2024 – 121,194 miles
  • 2022 – 118,537 miles
  • 2021 – 115,724 miles
  • 2020 – 114,818 miles
  • 2019 – 111,871 miles
  • 2018 – 108,589 miles
  • 2017 – 104,439 miles
  • 2016 – 99,884 miles
  • 2015 – 95,751 miles
  • 2014 – 89,526 miles
  • 2012 – 81,076 miles
  • 2011 – 74,290 miles
  • 2010 – 67,156 miles
  • 2009 – 59,553 miles
  • 2008 – 52,399 miles
  • 2007 – 45,555 miles
  • 2006 – 39,609 miles
  • 2005 – 29,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,993 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,993 miles (+4,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    131,993 miles
    Test number
    592173146363
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass127,101 miles (+5,907)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    127,101 miles
    Test number
    691796085445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,194 miles (+2,657)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    121,194 miles
    Test number
    991835598021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,537 miles (+2,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    118,537 miles
    Test number
    957486936856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,724 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    115,724 miles
    Test number
    750995685800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,818 miles (+2,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,818 miles
    Test number
    868673643821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass111,871 miles (+3,282)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,871 miles
    Test number
    590252947957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass108,589 miles (+4,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,589 miles
    Test number
    766932132876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPropshaft front rubber fixing is cracked,split and worn

  9. Pass104,439 miles (+4,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    104,439 miles
    Test number
    585474390494
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass99,884 miles (+4,133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    99,884 miles
    Test number
    758071973636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass95,751 miles (+6,225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    95,751 miles
    Test number
    441540802738
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f tyres perished in tread.

  12. Pass89,526 miles (+8,450)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,526 miles
    Test number
    295362614255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,076 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    81,076 miles
    Test number
    858321442384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail81,076 miles (+6,786)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,076 miles
    Test number
    966611342370
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass74,290 miles (+7,134)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    74,290 miles
    Test number
    499592531359
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have damage to the sidewall not exposing the ply or cords

  16. Pass67,156 miles (+7,603)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    67,156 miles
    Test number
    883194940307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,553 miles (+7,154)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    59,553 miles
    Test number
    903715229345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,399 miles (+6,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,399 miles
    Test number
    740140648345
    • 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)

  19. Pass45,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    45,555 miles
    Test number
    924755647304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,555 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    45,555 miles
    Test number
    134612147320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,494 miles (+5,885)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,494 miles
    Test number
    413677527358
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass39,609 miles (+9,828)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    39,609 miles
    Test number
    442807626397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    29,781 miles
    Test number
    412620925461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 LFS

Does LD52 LFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD52 LFS is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD52 LFS?
The MOT on LD52 LFS is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD52 LFS done?
LD52 LFS was recorded at 131,993 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 5,050 miles a year.
Has LD52 LFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 LFS has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2012.
Has the mileage on LD52 LFS 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 LFS find?
LD52 LFS passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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