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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LF52 DDOMOT history

LF52 DDO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 117,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LF52 DDO blue 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 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
117,173 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 DDO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 DDO was last recorded at 117,173 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,170 miles · 19 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,173 miles
  • 2025 – 114,168 miles
  • 2024 – 108,301 miles
  • 2023 – 102,991 miles
  • 2022 – 97,258 miles
  • 2021 – 91,387 miles
  • 2020 – 83,663 miles
  • 2019 – 76,622 miles
  • 2018 – 72,326 miles
  • 2017 – 69,927 miles
  • 2016 – 65,002 miles
  • 2015 – 62,806 miles
  • 2014 – 59,704 miles
  • 2013 – 55,596 miles
  • 2012 – 51,064 miles
  • 2011 – 45,658 miles
  • 2010 – 43,711 miles
  • 2009 – 41,150 miles
  • 2008 – 38,099 miles
  • 2007 – 36,676 miles
  • 2006 – 32,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,173 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,173 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    117,173 miles
    Test number
    660613400181
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,170 miles (+3,002)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,170 miles
    Test number
    617406622327
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,168 miles
    Test number
    399031941735
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail114,168 miles (+5,867)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,168 miles
    Test number
    122133455666
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    108,301 miles
    Test number
    536004068884
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail108,301 miles (+5,310)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,301 miles
    Test number
    277173552708
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,991 miles (+5,733)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,991 miles
    Test number
    596289643132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,258 miles (+5,871)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,258 miles
    Test number
    926910601985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,387 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,387 miles
    Test number
    989822608994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,384 miles (+7,721)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,384 miles
    Test number
    665634130482
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass83,663 miles (+7,041)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,663 miles
    Test number
    823275495973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,622 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,622 miles
    Test number
    777557940472
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail76,621 miles (+4,295)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,621 miles
    Test number
    693628018867
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass72,326 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,326 miles
    Test number
    646263022162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,325 miles (+2,398)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,325 miles
    Test number
    289449817174
    • 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))

  16. Pass69,927 miles (+4,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,927 miles
    Test number
    857880669577
    • 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)

  17. Pass65,002 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,002 miles
    Test number
    349381340429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Linkage, (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Linkage, (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail65,002 miles (+2,196)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,002 miles
    Test number
    466181209250
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Linkage, (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Linkage, (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass62,806 miles (+3,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,806 miles
    Test number
    335552425433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass59,704 miles (+4,108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,704 miles
    Test number
    615394174033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass55,596 miles (+4,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,596 miles
    Test number
    195126583453
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass51,064 miles (+5,406)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,064 miles
    Test number
    489770492040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,658 miles
    Test number
    195095271023
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail45,658 miles (+1,947)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,658 miles
    Test number
    396845471023
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass43,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,711 miles
    Test number
    250218650072
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail43,711 miles (+2,561)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,711 miles
    Test number
    990268750020
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass41,150 miles (+3,051)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    41,150 miles
    Test number
    483050749055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,099 miles (+1,423)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    38,099 miles
    Test number
    242517248010
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  29. Pass36,676 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    36,676 miles
    Test number
    743625627248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass36,671 miles (+3,890)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    36,671 miles
    Test number
    120722127233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass32,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    32,781 miles
    Test number
    200817176279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 DDO

Does LF52 DDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 DDO is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 DDO?
The MOT on LF52 DDO is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 DDO done?
LF52 DDO was recorded at 117,173 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 4,209 miles a year.
Has LF52 DDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 DDO has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LF52 DDO 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 DDO find?
LF52 DDO passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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