
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc
LF52 CYJMOT history
LF52 CYJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 117,925 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 117,925 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 19 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 4,392 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 CYJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 14 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 CYJ was last recorded at 117,925 miles on 16 Jun 2025, 854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 117,071 miles · 13 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 854 miles
- Average per year
- 4,392 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 117,925 miles
- 2024 – 117,071 miles
- 2023 – 116,449 miles
- 2022 – 116,443 miles
- 2021 – 116,382 miles
- 2020 – 116,375 miles
- 2018 – 114,735 miles
- 2017 – 109,540 miles
- 2015 – 102,391 miles
- 2014 – 91,739 miles
- 2013 – 90,704 miles
- 2012 – 88,472 miles
- 2011 – 86,200 miles
- 2010 – 77,048 miles
- 2009 – 68,294 miles
- 2008 – 57,730 miles
- 2007 – 48,735 miles
- 2006 – 39,521 miles
- 2005 – 31,169 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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.
Under side engine cover
Advisory7 MOTs, 2015–2023
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Engine oil light flash
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front and rear discs surface rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,925 miles (+854)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 117,925 miles
- Test number
- 546062457324
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass117,071 miles (+622)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 117,071 miles
- Test number
- 304998742013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusted (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusted (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted
Pass116,449 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 116,449 miles
- Test number
- 188114704110
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil light flash
- AdvisoryUnder side engine cover
Pass116,443 miles (+61)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 116,443 miles
- Test number
- 628168213401
- AdvisoryEngine oil light flashing
- AdvisoryUnder side engine cover
Pass116,382 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 116,382 miles
- Test number
- 677176094290
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side engine cover
Pass116,375 miles (+1,640)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 116,375 miles
- Test number
- 617686354228
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine under covers fitted
Pass114,735 miles (+5,195)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 114,735 miles
- Test number
- 830148944759
- AdvisoryEngine oil light flash
- AdvisoryUnder side engine cover
Pass109,540 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 109,540 miles
- Test number
- 996408254795
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryFront and rear discs surface rusty
- AdvisoryOil light flashing
- AdvisoryRear seat and belt not checked
- AdvisoryUnder side engine cover
Fail109,540 miles (+7,149)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,540 miles
- Test number
- 625705626021
- FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryFront and rear discs surface rusty
- AdvisoryOil light flashing
- AdvisoryRear seat and belt not checked
- AdvisoryUnder side engine cover
Pass102,391 miles (+10,652)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 102,391 miles
- Test number
- 186622151130
- AdvisoryUnder side engine cover
Pass91,739 miles (+1,035)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 91,739 miles
- Test number
- 757201254203
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass90,704 miles (+2,232)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 90,704 miles
- Test number
- 366996453272
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass88,472 miles (+2,272)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 88,472 miles
- Test number
- 909048652247
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass86,200 miles (+9,152)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 86,200 miles
- Test number
- 357845451291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,048 miles (+8,754)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 77,048 miles
- Test number
- 351503840236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,294 miles (+10,564)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 68,294 miles
- Test number
- 454000259254
- NoteSlight cracking to side walls on front tyres
Pass57,730 miles (+8,995)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 57,730 miles
- Test number
- 590116248251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,735 miles (+9,214)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 48,735 miles
- Test number
- 800694057218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,521 miles (+8,352)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 39,521 miles
- Test number
- 872961846241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,169 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 31,169 miles
- Test number
- 723637355214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 CYJ
- Does LF52 CYJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF52 CYJ expired on 7 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 CYJ?
- The MOT on LF52 CYJ expired on 7 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF52 CYJ done?
- LF52 CYJ was recorded at 117,925 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2025, an average of 4,392 miles a year.
- Has LF52 CYJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 CYJ has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2017.
- Has the mileage on LF52 CYJ 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 CYJ find?
- LF52 CYJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.
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