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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LF52 DFGMOT history

LF52 DFG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 177,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2021.

LF52 DFG blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2022
Mileage
177,245 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 DFG
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
10 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 DFG was last recorded at 177,245 miles on 22 Nov 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jan 2008: 60,162 miles, lower than 73,141 miles on 13 Mar 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
177,245 miles · 20 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 177,245 miles
  • 2020 – 172,758 miles
  • 2019 – 165,601 miles
  • 2018 – 158,280 miles
  • 2017 – 150,009 miles
  • 2016 – 143,429 miles
  • 2015 – 127,076 miles
  • 2014 – 118,002 miles
  • 2013 – 110,533 miles
  • 2012 – 105,255 miles
  • 2011 – 100,566 miles
  • 2010 – 93,808 miles
  • 2009 – 86,010 miles
  • 2008 – 80,162 miles
  • 2007 – 73,141 miles
  • 2006 – 58,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,245 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine cover and under tray fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Over 50% worn. (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,245 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    177,245 miles
    Test number
    736386403314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail177,245 miles (+4,487)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,245 miles
    Test number
    968507841839
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass172,758 miles (+7,157)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    172,758 miles
    Test number
    652399377889
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie bar

  4. Pass165,601 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    165,601 miles
    Test number
    283755000787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail165,601 miles (+7,321)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,601 miles
    Test number
    709503113689
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass158,280 miles (+8,271)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    158,280 miles
    Test number
    671848983101
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCover and trays fitted

  7. Pass150,009 miles (+77)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    150,009 miles
    Test number
    418317918532
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Over 50% worn. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber casing broken.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Over 50% worn. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber casing broken.

  8. Fail149,932 miles (+6,503)3 failures2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,932 miles
    Test number
    187991868429
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Over 50% worn. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber casing broken.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Over 50% worn. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber casing broken.

  9. Pass143,429 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    143,429 miles
    Test number
    391869852368
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks damp effect
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted

  10. Fail143,429 miles (+16,353)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,429 miles
    Test number
    514341674023
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks damp effect
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted

  11. Pass127,076 miles (+165)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    127,076 miles
    Test number
    178582426849
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock covers broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock cover broken
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  12. Fail126,911 miles (+8,909)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,911 miles
    Test number
    754189057897
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock covers broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock cover broken
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  13. Pass118,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    118,002 miles
    Test number
    176508984202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail117,998 miles (+2,752)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,998 miles
    Test number
    476448484216
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  15. Pass115,246 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    115,246 miles
    Test number
    188000034400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail115,246 miles (+4,713)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,246 miles
    Test number
    788071924080
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass110,533 miles (+5,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    110,533 miles
    Test number
    359839223044
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass105,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    105,255 miles
    Test number
    895022032007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,245 miles (+4,679)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,245 miles
    Test number
    579962832089
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass100,566 miles (+6,758)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    100,566 miles
    Test number
    608358321060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,808 miles (+7,798)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    93,808 miles
    Test number
    711143130085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,010 miles (+5,848)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    86,010 miles
    Test number
    610939729084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,162 miles (+20,000)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    80,162 miles
    Test number
    354012938063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,162 miles (-12,979)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,162 miles
    Test number
    461619528042
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass73,141 miles (+14,871)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    73,141 miles
    Test number
    302222877067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)

  26. Pass58,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    58,270 miles
    Test number
    361774556039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 DFG

Does LF52 DFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 DFG expired on 21 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 DFG?
The MOT on LF52 DFG expired on 21 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 DFG done?
LF52 DFG was recorded at 177,245 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2021, an average of 7,556 miles a year.
Has LF52 DFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 DFG has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LF52 DFG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 DFG find?
LF52 DFG passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2021 with 1 advisory: offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing.

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