BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
LF52 BMYMOT history
LF52 BMY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 151,219 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 151,219 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,655 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 BMY
- 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
- 24 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 BMY was last recorded at 151,219 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 2,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,374 miles · 16 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,845 miles
- Average per year
- 5,655 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,219 miles
- 2025 – 148,374 miles
- 2024 – 145,481 miles
- 2023 – 141,887 miles
- 2022 – 137,648 miles
- 2021 – 134,459 miles
- 2020 – 129,381 miles
- 2019 – 125,943 miles
- 2018 – 122,877 miles
- 2017 – 119,477 miles
- 2016 – 116,020 miles
- 2015 – 111,200 miles
- 2014 – 104,706 miles
- 2013 – 99,417 miles
- 2012 – 95,266 miles
- 2011 – 90,346 miles
- 2010 – 85,090 miles
- 2009 – 79,830 miles
- 2008 – 64,162 miles
- 2007 – 46,286 miles
- 2006 – 37,263 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,219 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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,219 miles (+2,845)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 151,219 miles
- Test number
- 418227803711
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,374 miles (+2,893)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 148,374 miles
- Test number
- 243026795763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,481 miles (+3,594)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 145,481 miles
- Test number
- 281086111282
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,887 miles (+82)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 141,887 miles
- Test number
- 774681153000
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail141,805 miles (+4,157)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,805 miles
- Test number
- 192139344905
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass137,648 miles (+3,189)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 137,648 miles
- Test number
- 933330070343
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass134,459 miles (+5,078)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 134,459 miles
- Test number
- 650083617505
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,381 miles (+3,438)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 129,381 miles
- Test number
- 117230644879
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass125,943 miles (+3,066)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 125,943 miles
- Test number
- 546774326415
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass122,877 miles (+3,400)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 122,877 miles
- Test number
- 981349376659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,477 miles (+3,457)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 119,477 miles
- Test number
- 188230636090
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre inner edge slightly worn
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass116,020 miles (+4,820)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 116,020 miles
- Test number
- 175555383916
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside & offside rear tyres worn unevenly
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)
Fail111,200 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,200 miles
- Test number
- 628324335219
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass111,200 miles (+6,494)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 111,200 miles
- Test number
- 909324935288
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass104,706 miles (+5,289)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 104,706 miles
- Test number
- 355750634482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,417 miles (+4,151)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 99,417 miles
- Test number
- 505987823203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,266 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 95,266 miles
- Test number
- 359427312413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,266 miles (+4,920)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,266 miles
- Test number
- 469347612248
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass90,346 miles (+5,256)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 90,346 miles
- Test number
- 147127711216
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass85,090 miles (+5,260)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 85,090 miles
- Test number
- 924902110260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,830 miles (+15,668)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 79,830 miles
- Test number
- 761477219220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,162 miles2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,162 miles
- Test number
- 272999118224
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass64,162 miles (+17,876)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 64,162 miles
- Test number
- 333509618453
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass46,286 miles (+9,023)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 46,286 miles
- Test number
- 790604787138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 37,263 miles
- Test number
- 231514486185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 BMY
- Does LF52 BMY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 BMY is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 BMY?
- The MOT on LF52 BMY is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF52 BMY done?
- LF52 BMY was recorded at 151,219 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 5,655 miles a year.
- Has LF52 BMY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 BMY has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LF52 BMY 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 BMY find?
- LF52 BMY passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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