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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LF52 DFJMOT history

LF52 DFJ is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 24 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 57,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LF52 DFJ silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
57,524 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 DFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 DFJ was last recorded at 57,524 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 3,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,824 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,700 miles
Average per year
2,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,524 miles
  • 2025 – 53,824 miles
  • 2024 – 49,194 miles
  • 2023 – 46,369 miles
  • 2022 – 40,279 miles
  • 2021 – 30,938 miles
  • 2020 – 30,918 miles
  • 2019 – 30,916 miles
  • 2018 – 30,901 miles
  • 2017 – 30,701 miles
  • 2016 – 30,601 miles
  • 2015 – 30,562 miles
  • 2014 – 30,453 miles
  • 2013 – 29,521 miles
  • 2012 – 28,350 miles
  • 2011 – 26,722 miles
  • 2010 – 25,103 miles
  • 2009 – 24,297 miles
  • 2008 – 22,351 miles
  • 2007 – 17,552 miles
  • 2006 – 14,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,524 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,524 miles (+3,700)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    57,524 miles
    Test number
    810763751833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,824 miles (+4,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    53,824 miles
    Test number
    559524317261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass49,194 miles (+2,825)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    49,194 miles
    Test number
    850755477288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,369 miles (+6,090)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    46,369 miles
    Test number
    380734434196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,279 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    40,279 miles
    Test number
    111890934460
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail40,273 miles (+9,335)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,273 miles
    Test number
    991663540380
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light indicates a fault

  7. Pass30,938 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    30,938 miles
    Test number
    588122600396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,918 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    30,918 miles
    Test number
    234566748889
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass30,916 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    30,916 miles
    Test number
    568893033566
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass30,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    30,901 miles
    Test number
    226995320316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail30,901 miles (+200)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,901 miles
    Test number
    260039064792
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass30,701 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,701 miles
    Test number
    789235655446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail30,666 miles (+65)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,666 miles
    Test number
    809273156979
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  14. Pass30,601 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,601 miles
    Test number
    331384619309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,562 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,562 miles
    Test number
    272083425586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,453 miles (+932)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    30,453 miles
    Test number
    268062104328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,521 miles (+1,171)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    29,521 miles
    Test number
    997321003312
    • NoteFront and rear brake disc's corroded advise

  18. Pass28,350 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,350 miles
    Test number
    367165882493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f foglamp glass brocken advise

  19. Pass28,350 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,350 miles
    Test number
    848155482256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges advise
    • NoteOffside front fog light glass broken advise

  20. Fail28,350 miles (+1,628)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,350 miles
    Test number
    326475182466
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges advise
    • NoteOffside front fog light glass broken advise

  21. Pass26,722 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,722 miles
    Test number
    867321401309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres have weather crackes in treads advise

  22. Fail26,722 miles (+1,619)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,722 miles
    Test number
    159751001308
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres have weather crackes in treads advise

  23. Pass25,103 miles (+806)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,103 miles
    Test number
    502316480232
    • NoteRear brake disc surface corroded

  24. Pass24,297 miles (+1,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,297 miles
    Test number
    421705479214
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass22,351 miles (+4,799)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,351 miles
    Test number
    471267578223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play noted in offside rack arm advise

  26. Pass17,552 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,552 miles
    Test number
    490211777220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Fail17,551 miles (+3,344)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,551 miles
    Test number
    801271077234
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass14,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,207 miles
    Test number
    863461876269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 DFJ

Does LF52 DFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 DFJ is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 DFJ?
The MOT on LF52 DFJ is valid until 29 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 DFJ done?
LF52 DFJ was recorded at 57,524 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 2,159 miles a year.
Has LF52 DFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 DFJ has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 DFJ 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 DFJ find?
LF52 DFJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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