BMW 316
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc
LF52 CXJMOT history
LF52 CXJ is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,763 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 94,763 mi
- At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,758 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 CXJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 30 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 CXJ was last recorded at 94,763 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 94,761 miles · 13 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 3,758 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,763 miles
- 2025 – 92,723 miles
- 2024 – 90,599 miles
- 2023 – 86,669 miles
- 2022 – 83,242 miles
- 2020 – 79,304 miles
- 2019 – 78,495 miles
- 2018 – 74,121 miles
- 2017 – 70,951 miles
- 2016 – 66,705 miles
- 2015 – 55,272 miles
- 2014 – 54,434 miles
- 2013 – 53,031 miles
- 2012 – 52,192 miles
- 2011 – 51,271 miles
- 2010 – 46,763 miles
- 2009 – 38,027 miles
- 2008 – 31,601 miles
- 2007 – 26,372 miles
- 2006 – 21,855 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,763 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Exhaust emits white smoke during acceleration
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Fuel cap sealing device starting to perish/crack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge {2mm}
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,763 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 94,763 miles
- Test number
- 602711647248
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail94,761 miles (+2,038)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,761 miles
- Test number
- 127342403071
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass92,723 miles (+2,124)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 92,723 miles
- Test number
- 922792642973
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass90,599 miles (+26)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 90,599 miles
- Test number
- 203701083202
- AdvisoryExhaust emits white smoke during acceleration
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device starting to perish/crack
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge {2mm} (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail90,573 miles (+3,904)3 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,573 miles
- Test number
- 384008793356
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits white smoke during acceleration
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device starting to perish/crack
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge {2mm} (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,669 miles (+3,427)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 86,669 miles
- Test number
- 804634317275
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass83,242 miles (+3,938)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 83,242 miles
- Test number
- 704058883841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,304 miles (+10)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2021
- Odometer
- 79,304 miles
- Test number
- 761219337678
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail79,294 miles (+799)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,294 miles
- Test number
- 681191983103
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass78,495 miles (+4,374)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 78,495 miles
- Test number
- 746978063088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,121 miles (+3,170)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2019
- Odometer
- 74,121 miles
- Test number
- 285372123900
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass70,951 miles (+4,246)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2018
- Odometer
- 70,951 miles
- Test number
- 344743801853
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre side slight cut
Pass66,705 miles (+37)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 66,705 miles
- Test number
- 791907418233
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Fail66,668 miles (+11,396)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,668 miles
- Test number
- 297186481840
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Pass55,272 miles (+838)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 55,272 miles
- Test number
- 737086065163
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,434 miles (+1,403)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 54,434 miles
- Test number
- 349707364182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,031 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 53,031 miles
- Test number
- 685169483165
- NoteOil leak
Fail53,031 miles (+839)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,031 miles
- Test number
- 949649583106
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass52,192 miles (+921)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 52,192 miles
- Test number
- 298801462415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,271 miles (+4,508)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 51,271 miles
- Test number
- 697950781189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,763 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 46,763 miles
- Test number
- 571433670288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail46,763 miles (+8,736)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,763 miles
- Test number
- 341573770469
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass38,027 miles (+6,426)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 38,027 miles
- Test number
- 283653379248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,601 miles (+5,229)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 31,601 miles
- Test number
- 312050978414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,372 miles (+4,517)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 26,372 miles
- Test number
- 263154067226
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass21,855 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 21,855 miles
- Test number
- 661520876241
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about LF52 CXJ
- Does LF52 CXJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 CXJ is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 CXJ?
- The MOT on LF52 CXJ is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF52 CXJ done?
- LF52 CXJ was recorded at 94,763 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 3,758 miles a year.
- Has LF52 CXJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 CXJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LF52 CXJ 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 CXJ find?
- LF52 CXJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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