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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LF52 BLZMOT history

LF52 BLZ is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

LF52 BLZ red 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 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
93,244 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 BLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 BLZ was last recorded at 93,244 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,828 miles · 29 May 2026
Between the last two tests
416 miles
Average per year
2,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,244 miles
  • 2025 – 88,186 miles
  • 2024 – 83,664 miles
  • 2023 – 82,766 miles
  • 2022 – 81,597 miles
  • 2021 – 80,082 miles
  • 2020 – 78,796 miles
  • 2019 – 76,360 miles
  • 2018 – 74,025 miles
  • 2017 – 72,633 miles
  • 2016 – 70,358 miles
  • 2015 – 67,872 miles
  • 2014 – 66,168 miles
  • 2013 – 64,016 miles
  • 2012 – 61,632 miles
  • 2011 – 58,001 miles
  • 2010 – 55,133 miles
  • 2009 – 51,553 miles
  • 2008 – 49,121 miles
  • 2006 – 46,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,244 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,244 miles (+416)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    93,244 miles
    Test number
    238386698113
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail92,828 miles (+4,642)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,828 miles
    Test number
    601943911824
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,186 miles (+4,522)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,186 miles
    Test number
    270606708143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall damaged no cords showing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass83,664 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    83,664 miles
    Test number
    195316047798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,063 miles (+297)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,063 miles
    Test number
    680322738063
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,766 miles (+1,169)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,766 miles
    Test number
    410716251689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,597 miles (+1,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,597 miles
    Test number
    134546051919
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass80,082 miles (+1,286)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,082 miles
    Test number
    294476648336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,796 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    78,796 miles
    Test number
    804885111369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,786 miles (+2,426)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,786 miles
    Test number
    129506423619
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass76,360 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    76,360 miles
    Test number
    569663805521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,025 miles (+1,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,025 miles
    Test number
    920353442826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass72,633 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,633 miles
    Test number
    787830033768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,358 miles (+2,486)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,358 miles
    Test number
    150857872304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,872 miles (+1,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,872 miles
    Test number
    306979875060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass66,168 miles (+2,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,168 miles
    Test number
    259813884075
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass64,016 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,016 miles
    Test number
    775224183058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,632 miles (+3,631)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,632 miles
    Test number
    389719082072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,001 miles (+2,868)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,001 miles
    Test number
    496233181012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,133 miles (+3,580)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,133 miles
    Test number
    402133780031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,553 miles (+2,432)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,553 miles
    Test number
    282031399094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,121 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,121 miles
    Test number
    801198978069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail49,121 miles (+2,787)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,121 miles
    Test number
    174258778065
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass46,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    46,334 miles
    Test number
    142453956357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 BLZ

Does LF52 BLZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 BLZ is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 BLZ?
The MOT on LF52 BLZ is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 BLZ done?
LF52 BLZ was recorded at 93,244 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 2,402 miles a year.
Has LF52 BLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 BLZ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LF52 BLZ 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 BLZ find?
LF52 BLZ passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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