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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LF52 DOGMOT history

LF52 DOG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 69,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

LF52 DOG 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 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
69,784 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 DOG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 DOG was last recorded at 69,784 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,782 miles · 10 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,784 miles
  • 2025 – 67,311 miles
  • 2024 – 64,773 miles
  • 2023 – 63,207 miles
  • 2022 – 60,071 miles
  • 2021 – 53,381 miles
  • 2020 – 45,530 miles
  • 2019 – 44,858 miles
  • 2018 – 43,614 miles
  • 2017 – 41,132 miles
  • 2016 – 39,875 miles
  • 2015 – 38,610 miles
  • 2014 – 37,512 miles
  • 2013 – 35,535 miles
  • 2012 – 33,278 miles
  • 2011 – 31,036 miles
  • 2010 – 26,789 miles
  • 2009 – 23,549 miles
  • 2008 – 20,025 miles
  • 2007 – 17,163 miles
  • 2006 – 13,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,784 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,784 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    69,784 miles
    Test number
    469895277465
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame slightly corroded

  2. Fail69,782 miles (+2,471)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,782 miles
    Test number
    892087182812
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame slightly corroded

  3. Pass67,311 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    67,311 miles
    Test number
    193976389186
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail67,305 miles (+2,532)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,305 miles
    Test number
    682822967907
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass64,773 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    64,773 miles
    Test number
    386952216299
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail64,770 miles (+1,563)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,770 miles
    Test number
    770542921760
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc heat shield insecure but not likely to become detached
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass63,207 miles (+3,136)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    63,207 miles
    Test number
    721209151763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,071 miles (+6,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    60,071 miles
    Test number
    830367103092
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass53,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    53,381 miles
    Test number
    172570442413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,381 miles (+7,851)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,381 miles
    Test number
    692528722344
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass45,530 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,530 miles
    Test number
    162529273591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,858 miles
    Test number
    899733229268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,858 miles (+1,244)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,858 miles
    Test number
    338723051051
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass43,614 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,614 miles
    Test number
    476269296528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,132 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,132 miles
    Test number
    471031692241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,875 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,875 miles
    Test number
    996978854463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,610 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,610 miles
    Test number
    478786285139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,512 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,512 miles
    Test number
    768855444241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,535 miles (+2,257)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,535 miles
    Test number
    319846543463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,278 miles (+2,242)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,278 miles
    Test number
    329137422209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,036 miles (+4,247)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,036 miles
    Test number
    229684141232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    26,789 miles
    Test number
    244161520256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,789 miles (+3,240)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,789 miles
    Test number
    174241920257
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  24. Pass23,549 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    23,549 miles
    Test number
    161293339203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,025 miles (+2,862)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    20,025 miles
    Test number
    863022048212
    • 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)
    • NoteAgeing cracks on n/s and o/s front tyres.

  26. Pass17,163 miles (+4,147)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    17,163 miles
    Test number
    442372237213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    13,016 miles
    Test number
    962444636295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 DOG

Does LF52 DOG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 DOG is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 DOG?
The MOT on LF52 DOG is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 DOG done?
LF52 DOG was recorded at 69,784 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 2,843 miles a year.
Has LF52 DOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 DOG has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LF52 DOG 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 DOG find?
LF52 DOG passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: both rear coil springs corroded; rear sub frame slightly corroded.

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