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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LF52 BRZMOT history

LF52 BRZ is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 209,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

LF52 BRZ green 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 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
209,737 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 BRZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 BRZ was last recorded at 209,737 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 3,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,409 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,328 miles
Average per year
6,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,737 miles
  • 2025 – 206,409 miles
  • 2024 – 202,099 miles
  • 2023 – 197,908 miles
  • 2022 – 193,628 miles
  • 2021 – 188,909 miles
  • 2020 – 184,192 miles
  • 2019 – 179,114 miles
  • 2018 – 172,733 miles
  • 2017 – 167,335 miles
  • 2016 – 162,059 miles
  • 2015 – 155,387 miles
  • 2014 – 149,817 miles
  • 2013 – 144,903 miles
  • 2012 – 135,940 miles
  • 2011 – 125,344 miles
  • 2010 – 113,307 miles
  • 2009 – 104,647 miles
  • 2008 – 96,075 miles
  • 2007 – 83,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,737 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,737 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    209,737 miles
    Test number
    691582430235
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail209,737 miles (+3,328)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,737 miles
    Test number
    203007221957
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass206,409 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    206,409 miles
    Test number
    307616427949
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail206,408 miles (+4,309)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,408 miles
    Test number
    877597230741
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass202,099 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    202,099 miles
    Test number
    183833762186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail202,095 miles (+4,187)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,095 miles
    Test number
    334871040655
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass197,908 miles (+4,280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    197,908 miles
    Test number
    890072191597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass193,628 miles (+4,719)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    193,628 miles
    Test number
    371830860530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass188,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    188,909 miles
    Test number
    708480167322
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail188,909 miles (+4,717)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,909 miles
    Test number
    250429753605
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass184,192 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    184,192 miles
    Test number
    216241743325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail184,143 miles (+21)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,143 miles
    Test number
    699482070560
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  13. Fail184,122 miles (+5,008)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,122 miles
    Test number
    914652069990
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  14. Pass179,114 miles (+6,381)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    179,114 miles
    Test number
    853671057716
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  15. Pass172,733 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    172,733 miles
    Test number
    726080095917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Fail172,733 miles (+5,398)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,733 miles
    Test number
    688377648795
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass167,335 miles (+5,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    167,335 miles
    Test number
    703088227704
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass162,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    162,059 miles
    Test number
    424958668873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail162,059 miles (+6,672)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,059 miles
    Test number
    229814117508
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass155,387 miles (+5,570)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    155,387 miles
    Test number
    538716975180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass149,817 miles (+4,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    149,817 miles
    Test number
    795923684113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass144,903 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    144,903 miles
    Test number
    246446253479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail144,894 miles (+8,954)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,894 miles
    Test number
    219262543424
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass135,940 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    135,940 miles
    Test number
    257084582490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail135,858 miles (+10,514)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,858 miles
    Test number
    266631782487
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass125,344 miles (+12,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    125,344 miles
    Test number
    655912581107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass113,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    113,307 miles
    Test number
    433893570109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Fail113,307 miles (+8,660)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,307 miles
    Test number
    982123070103
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass104,647 miles (+8,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    104,647 miles
    Test number
    942807679109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  30. Pass96,075 miles (+12,328)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    96,075 miles
    Test number
    450198468177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass83,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    83,747 miles
    Test number
    952392007049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 BRZ

Does LF52 BRZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 BRZ is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 BRZ?
The MOT on LF52 BRZ is valid until 1 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 BRZ done?
LF52 BRZ was recorded at 209,737 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 6,436 miles a year.
Has LF52 BRZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 BRZ has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LF52 BRZ 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 BRZ find?
LF52 BRZ passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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