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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LF52 DFLMOT history

LF52 DFL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 124,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

LF52 DFL silver 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 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
124,154 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 DFL
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
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 DFL was last recorded at 124,154 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 15,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,498 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
15,656 miles
Average per year
4,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,154 miles
  • 2025 – 108,498 miles
  • 2024 – 98,688 miles
  • 2023 – 96,862 miles
  • 2022 – 94,827 miles
  • 2021 – 93,107 miles
  • 2020 – 91,358 miles
  • 2019 – 88,596 miles
  • 2018 – 84,520 miles
  • 2017 – 79,653 miles
  • 2016 – 73,010 miles
  • 2015 – 68,825 miles
  • 2014 – 64,275 miles
  • 2013 – 58,757 miles
  • 2012 – 54,851 miles
  • 2011 – 51,050 miles
  • 2010 – 48,309 miles
  • 2009 – 43,450 miles
  • 2008 – 37,037 miles
  • 2007 – 31,502 miles
  • 2006 – 26,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,154 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive borderline pass/fail

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,154 miles (+15,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    124,154 miles
    Test number
    111471524754
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,498 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    108,498 miles
    Test number
    644206210009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail108,493 miles (+9,805)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,493 miles
    Test number
    510838443095
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,688 miles (+1,826)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    98,688 miles
    Test number
    997218449474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,862 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,862 miles
    Test number
    380035499612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail96,861 miles (+2,034)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,861 miles
    Test number
    372088594941
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive borderline pass/fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,827 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,827 miles
    Test number
    942241627948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive borderline pass/fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail94,826 miles (+1,719)4 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,826 miles
    Test number
    968019346761
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive borderline pass/fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,107 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,107 miles
    Test number
    621892715898
    • AdvisoryEML Light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail93,105 miles (+1,747)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,105 miles
    Test number
    203497425439
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEML Light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass91,358 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,358 miles
    Test number
    730468677174
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (upper boot) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (bushes) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail91,358 miles (+2,762)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,358 miles
    Test number
    445834042497
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (upper boot) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (bushes) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass88,596 miles (+4,076)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,596 miles
    Test number
    892479579536
    • AdvisoryATF reserviour leak
    • AdvisoryAirbag light not illuminating
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass84,520 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,520 miles
    Test number
    255070527586
    • AdvisoryFront and Rear registration plates deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  15. Fail84,520 miles (+4,867)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,520 miles
    Test number
    484584195154
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and Rear registration plates deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  16. Pass79,653 miles (+214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,653 miles
    Test number
    809903482245
    • AdvisoryLower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail79,439 miles (+6,429)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,439 miles
    Test number
    735678153977
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryEML warning light on
    • AdvisoryLower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass73,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,010 miles
    Test number
    512036539455
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail73,010 miles (+4,185)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,010 miles
    Test number
    992738716097
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureLower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass68,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,825 miles
    Test number
    901256140824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,825 miles (+4,550)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,825 miles
    Test number
    204723026811
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass64,275 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,275 miles
    Test number
    827708664246
    • AdvisoryLower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear washer insufficient

  23. Fail64,275 miles (+5,518)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,275 miles
    Test number
    735567164293
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryLower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront disc slightly worn
    • NoteRear washer insufficient

  24. Pass58,757 miles (+3,906)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,757 miles
    Test number
    246885253274
    • NoteN/s/f brake hose slightly perishing
    • NoteRear disc lipped
    • NoteRear wiper slightly split

  25. Pass54,851 miles (+3,801)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,851 miles
    Test number
    335704562472
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre damage
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Pass51,050 miles (+2,741)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,050 miles
    Test number
    207746461283
    • NoteEngine management light on

  27. Pass48,309 miles (+4,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,309 miles
    Test number
    631996060284
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass43,450 miles (+6,413)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,450 miles
    Test number
    370458669264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass37,037 miles (+5,535)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,037 miles
    Test number
    921890868238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass31,502 miles (+5,291)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,502 miles
    Test number
    310238457416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass26,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    26,211 miles
    Test number
    484941276252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 DFL

Does LF52 DFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 DFL is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 DFL?
The MOT on LF52 DFL is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 DFL done?
LF52 DFL was recorded at 124,154 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 4,930 miles a year.
Has LF52 DFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 DFL has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 DFL 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 DFL find?
LF52 DFL passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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