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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LF52 BHDMOT history

LF52 BHD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 108,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

LF52 BHD 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 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
108,530 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 BHD
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
1 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 BHD was last recorded at 108,530 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 1,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,704 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,826 miles
Average per year
3,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,530 miles
  • 2025 – 106,704 miles
  • 2024 – 106,422 miles
  • 2023 – 106,404 miles
  • 2022 – 106,013 miles
  • 2021 – 105,524 miles
  • 2020 – 105,039 miles
  • 2019 – 102,366 miles
  • 2018 – 98,001 miles
  • 2017 – 93,217 miles
  • 2016 – 88,216 miles
  • 2015 – 82,985 miles
  • 2014 – 81,146 miles
  • 2013 – 77,556 miles
  • 2012 – 72,833 miles
  • 2011 – 69,712 miles
  • 2010 – 63,687 miles
  • 2009 – 57,033 miles
  • 2008 – 52,971 miles
  • 2007 – 49,784 miles
  • 2006 – 45,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,530 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,530 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    108,530 miles
    Test number
    911006547496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,704 miles (+282)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    106,704 miles
    Test number
    340278863942
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass106,422 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,422 miles
    Test number
    514540227699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged split & perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged split & perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail106,404 miles (+391)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,404 miles
    Test number
    566626105326
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed unable to hold a steady fast idle between 2250 & 2750 rpm to be able to carry out emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass106,013 miles (+489)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,013 miles
    Test number
    838926042637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass105,524 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,524 miles
    Test number
    550702126198
    • 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. Fail105,524 miles (+485)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,524 miles
    Test number
    267668174896
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass105,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,039 miles
    Test number
    130103273558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,039 miles (+2,673)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,039 miles
    Test number
    102529382518
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass102,366 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,366 miles
    Test number
    631052321878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail102,366 miles (+4,365)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,366 miles
    Test number
    222820198738
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass98,001 miles (+4,784)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,001 miles
    Test number
    603983014695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    93,217 miles
    Test number
    950145956712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,217 miles (+5,001)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,217 miles
    Test number
    869704356219
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass88,216 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,216 miles
    Test number
    569084823436
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail88,188 miles (+5,203)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,188 miles
    Test number
    652994062379
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass82,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,985 miles
    Test number
    336653202006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,985 miles (+1,839)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,985 miles
    Test number
    688620839615
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  19. Pass81,146 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,146 miles
    Test number
    285793594257
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  20. Fail81,146 miles (+3,590)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,146 miles
    Test number
    808813594235
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  21. Pass77,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,556 miles
    Test number
    759792203354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,556 miles (+4,723)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,556 miles
    Test number
    376591903366
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass72,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    72,833 miles
    Test number
    587543302355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,833 miles (+3,121)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,833 miles
    Test number
    477573802472
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  25. Pass69,712 miles (+6,025)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,712 miles
    Test number
    448301301303
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to crack on side walls

  26. Pass63,687 miles (+6,654)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    63,687 miles
    Test number
    724747080205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,033 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    57,033 miles
    Test number
    430970209321
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Fail56,987 miles (+4,016)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,987 miles
    Test number
    371955699224
    • FailureNearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass52,971 miles (+3,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    52,971 miles
    Test number
    562488198298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass49,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,784 miles
    Test number
    491808697213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail49,775 miles (+4,379)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,775 miles
    Test number
    510708697292
    • FailureOffside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  32. Pass45,396 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    45,396 miles
    Test number
    683580806301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LF52 BHD

Does LF52 BHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 BHD is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 BHD?
The MOT on LF52 BHD is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 BHD done?
LF52 BHD was recorded at 108,530 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 3,183 miles a year.
Has LF52 BHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 BHD has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 BHD 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 LF52 BHD find?
LF52 BHD passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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