BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
LF52 BMVMOT history
LF52 BMV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 71,695 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 71,695 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 22 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,527 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 BMV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 2 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 BMV was last recorded at 71,695 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,059 miles · 15 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 636 miles
- Average per year
- 2,527 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,695 miles
- 2025 – 71,059 miles
- 2024 – 70,498 miles
- 2023 – 70,135 miles
- 2022 – 69,969 miles
- 2021 – 69,788 miles
- 2020 – 69,680 miles
- 2019 – 69,471 miles
- 2018 – 68,665 miles
- 2017 – 66,042 miles
- 2016 – 65,569 miles
- 2015 – 64,924 miles
- 2014 – 64,266 miles
- 2013 – 59,966 miles
- 2012 – 52,282 miles
- 2011 – 44,473 miles
- 2010 – 38,348 miles
- 2009 – 35,795 miles
- 2008 – 30,673 miles
- 2007 – 25,608 miles
- 2006 – 21,044 miles
- 2005 – 19,475 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,695 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Undertrays & sill covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 26 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,695 miles (+636)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 71,695 miles
- Test number
- 526363309207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,059 miles (+561)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 71,059 miles
- Test number
- 312519836671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,498 miles (+363)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 70,498 miles
- Test number
- 902584947114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,135 miles (+166)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 70,135 miles
- Test number
- 937943975864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,969 miles (+181)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 69,969 miles
- Test number
- 486540083828
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal slight cracking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass69,788 miles (+108)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 69,788 miles
- Test number
- 819332344616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,680 miles (+209)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 69,680 miles
- Test number
- 780629467447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,471 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 69,471 miles
- Test number
- 230004569029
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Fail69,471 miles (+806)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,471 miles
- Test number
- 610173875772
- Repaired at testCentral Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass68,665 miles (+2,623)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 68,665 miles
- Test number
- 778490782662
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUndertray, sill & engine covers fitted
Pass66,042 miles (+473)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 66,042 miles
- Test number
- 246778775850
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUndertrays & sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryWashers weak
Pass65,569 miles (+645)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 65,569 miles
- Test number
- 347593148514
- AdvisoryUndertrays & sill covers fitted
Pass64,924 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 64,924 miles
- Test number
- 275426675480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,922 miles (+656)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,922 miles
- Test number
- 626358065124
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass64,266 miles (+4,300)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 64,266 miles
- Test number
- 509960164101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,966 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 59,966 miles
- Test number
- 399411953107
- NoteBrake pad warning light displayed.
- NoteEngine management light displayed.
- NoteEngine oil residue under vehicle.
Fail59,966 miles (+7,684)2 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,966 miles
- Test number
- 437281053140
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteBrake pad warning light displayed.
- NoteEngine management light displayed.
- NoteEngine oil residue under vehicle.
Pass52,282 miles (+7,809)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 52,282 miles
- Test number
- 978436262177
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail44,473 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,473 miles
- Test number
- 247796361128
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass44,473 miles (+6,125)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 44,473 miles
- Test number
- 975826161184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,348 miles (+2,553)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 38,348 miles
- Test number
- 643366650164
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear tyre has a split (no cords)
- NoteOfsside rear tyre has a split (no cords)
Pass35,795 miles (+5,122)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2010
- Odometer
- 35,795 miles
- Test number
- 693039139173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,673 miles (+5,065)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 30,673 miles
- Test number
- 213480378057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,608 miles (+4,564)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 25,608 miles
- Test number
- 960123177060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,044 miles (+1,569)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 21,044 miles
- Test number
- 600757066094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,475 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 19,475 miles
- Test number
- 400170535403
- 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)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges
Questions about LF52 BMV
- Does LF52 BMV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 BMV is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 BMV?
- The MOT on LF52 BMV is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF52 BMV done?
- LF52 BMV was recorded at 71,695 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 2,527 miles a year.
- Has LF52 BMV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 BMV has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2019.
- Has the mileage on LF52 BMV 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 BMV find?
- LF52 BMV passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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