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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LF52 DHDMOT history

LF52 DHD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 128,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LF52 DHD 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 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
128,530 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 DHD
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
6 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 DHD was last recorded at 128,530 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,453 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
5,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,530 miles
  • 2024 – 128,453 miles
  • 2023 – 127,163 miles
  • 2022 – 126,365 miles
  • 2021 – 126,039 miles
  • 2020 – 120,284 miles
  • 2019 – 114,429 miles
  • 2018 – 111,576 miles
  • 2017 – 107,660 miles
  • 2016 – 103,160 miles
  • 2015 – 97,501 miles
  • 2014 – 89,916 miles
  • 2013 – 82,115 miles
  • 2012 – 77,894 miles
  • 2011 – 69,537 miles
  • 2010 – 57,583 miles
  • 2009 – 48,199 miles
  • 2008 – 40,925 miles
  • 2006 – 16,299 miles
  • 2005 – 12,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,530 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,530 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    128,530 miles
    Test number
    532815318284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,453 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    128,453 miles
    Test number
    504349482889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail128,453 miles (+1,290)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,453 miles
    Test number
    731964162526
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,163 miles (+798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    127,163 miles
    Test number
    179076528418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,365 miles (+326)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,365 miles
    Test number
    555837373129
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,039 miles (+5,755)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    126,039 miles
    Test number
    234604775196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass120,284 miles (+160)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,284 miles
    Test number
    933435298592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail120,124 miles (+5,695)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,124 miles
    Test number
    376523100508
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear/tank area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass114,429 miles (+121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,429 miles
    Test number
    965402029173
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail114,308 miles (+2,732)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,308 miles
    Test number
    539395627306
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass111,576 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,576 miles
    Test number
    790963844200
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  12. Fail111,576 miles (+3,916)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,576 miles
    Test number
    926345648465
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  13. Pass107,660 miles (+4,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    107,660 miles
    Test number
    906691400849
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass103,160 miles (+5,659)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,160 miles
    Test number
    493965501855
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering rack inner joints (slight play

  15. Pass97,501 miles (+7,585)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,501 miles
    Test number
    737295435171
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass89,916 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,916 miles
    Test number
    969774034133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine oil level warning light on
    • NotePower steering pump noisey

  17. Fail89,916 miles (+7,801)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,916 miles
    Test number
    126734534106
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine oil level warning light on
    • NotePower steering pump noisey

  18. Pass82,115 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,115 miles
    Test number
    107881223134
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail82,115 miles (+4,221)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,115 miles
    Test number
    746346313100
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass77,894 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,894 miles
    Test number
    239460032481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wearing on inside

  21. Fail77,894 miles (+8,357)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,894 miles
    Test number
    909910732134
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wearing on inside

  22. Pass69,537 miles (+11,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,537 miles
    Test number
    557750011115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass57,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,583 miles
    Test number
    230010120407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,583 miles (+9,384)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,583 miles
    Test number
    623510820182
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass48,199 miles (+7,274)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,199 miles
    Test number
    243229529163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,925 miles (+24,626)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,925 miles
    Test number
    984478738169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,299 miles (+3,686)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,299 miles
    Test number
    824487036291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass12,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    12,613 miles
    Test number
    823024005385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 DHD

Does LF52 DHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 DHD is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF52 DHD?
The MOT on LF52 DHD is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 DHD done?
LF52 DHD was recorded at 128,530 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 5,777 miles a year.
Has LF52 DHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 DHD has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 DHD 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 DHD find?
LF52 DHD passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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