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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

LF52 FDEMOT history

LF52 FDE is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 112,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2023.

LF52 FDE silver 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 24 Jul 2024
Mileage
112,073 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FDE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 FDE was last recorded at 112,073 miles on 11 Jul 2023, 2,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,762 miles · 5 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,311 miles
Average per year
2,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,073 miles
  • 2022 – 109,762 miles
  • 2021 – 108,176 miles
  • 2020 – 105,603 miles
  • 2019 – 102,895 miles
  • 2018 – 100,072 miles
  • 2017 – 98,085 miles
  • 2016 – 97,412 miles
  • 2015 – 96,731 miles
  • 2014 – 95,869 miles
  • 2013 – 95,079 miles
  • 2012 – 94,437 miles
  • 2011 – 92,752 miles
  • 2010 – 91,902 miles
  • 2009 – 90,932 miles
  • 2008 – 84,199 miles
  • 2007 – 70,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,073 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,073 miles (+2,311)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,073 miles
    Test number
    753185219854
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass109,762 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    109,762 miles
    Test number
    215987295404
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail109,762 miles (+1,586)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,762 miles
    Test number
    872368348386
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,176 miles (+2,573)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    108,176 miles
    Test number
    699081287646
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,603 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    105,603 miles
    Test number
    265168754170
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail105,602 miles (+2,707)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,602 miles
    Test number
    723091250494
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass102,895 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,895 miles
    Test number
    464461176694
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail102,895 miles (+2,823)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,895 miles
    Test number
    676213425361
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,072 miles (+1,987)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,072 miles
    Test number
    793966372305
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm top ball (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass98,085 miles (+673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,085 miles
    Test number
    190471732888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link arm top ball (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear park 16 %

  11. Pass97,412 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,412 miles
    Test number
    335417962796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link arm ball (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail97,411 miles (+680)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,411 miles
    Test number
    215641251755
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link arm ball (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass96,731 miles (+862)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,731 miles
    Test number
    207838895455
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  14. Pass95,869 miles (+790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,869 miles
    Test number
    698215494118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass95,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    95,079 miles
    Test number
    195024503298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,079 miles (+642)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,079 miles
    Test number
    918124503229
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass94,437 miles (+1,685)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    94,437 miles
    Test number
    818362902210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,752 miles (+850)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    92,752 miles
    Test number
    196097901202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,902 miles (+970)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    91,902 miles
    Test number
    760021700249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    90,932 miles
    Test number
    573085299121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail90,932 miles (+6,733)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,932 miles
    Test number
    982094899112
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass84,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    84,199 miles
    Test number
    400743318295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail84,199 miles (+13,297)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,199 miles
    Test number
    360541518207
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass70,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    70,902 miles
    Test number
    803126217112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 FDE

Does LF52 FDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 FDE expired on 24 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FDE?
The MOT on LF52 FDE expired on 24 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 FDE done?
LF52 FDE was recorded at 112,073 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2023, an average of 2,540 miles a year.
Has LF52 FDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 FDE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 FDE 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 FDE find?
LF52 FDE passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2023 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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