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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LF52 FDJMOT history

LF52 FDJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2023.

LF52 FDJ 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 23 Jan 2024
Mileage
116,151 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FDJ
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
8 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 FDJ was last recorded at 116,151 miles on 24 Jan 2023, 6,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,200 miles · 20 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
6,951 miles
Average per year
4,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,151 miles
  • 2020 – 109,200 miles
  • 2019 – 98,521 miles
  • 2018 – 97,455 miles
  • 2017 – 96,154 miles
  • 2016 – 96,059 miles
  • 2015 – 95,065 miles
  • 2014 – 91,207 miles
  • 2013 – 87,351 miles
  • 2012 – 87,330 miles
  • 2011 – 85,664 miles
  • 2010 – 83,486 miles
  • 2009 – 75,487 miles
  • 2008 – 65,896 miles
  • 2006 – 46,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,151 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 (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,151 miles (+6,951)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    116,151 miles
    Test number
    603882782815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,200 miles (+10,679)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,200 miles
    Test number
    604328130904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,521 miles (+1,066)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,521 miles
    Test number
    443570544664
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside tie bar has slight play.

  4. Pass97,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,455 miles
    Test number
    159500243193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,453 miles (+1,299)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,453 miles
    Test number
    124358852697
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass96,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,154 miles
    Test number
    708939447096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,154 miles (+95)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,154 miles
    Test number
    877500670750
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 255 O/S/R 265 N/S/R (4.1.A.1a)

  8. Fail96,059 miles (+994)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,059 miles
    Test number
    292548291127
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass95,065 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,065 miles
    Test number
    608714495051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,047 miles (+3,840)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,047 miles
    Test number
    875032195044
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  11. Fail91,207 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,207 miles
    Test number
    436490424129
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  12. Pass91,207 miles (+3,856)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    91,207 miles
    Test number
    895720524121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,351 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,351 miles
    Test number
    337143073045
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  14. Pass87,351 miles (+21)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,351 miles
    Test number
    578913473047
    • NoteCoolant leak

  15. Fail87,330 miles (+1,666)7 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,330 miles
    Test number
    329501132369
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureInner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvice o/s/f tyre on cracks on inner tread

  16. Pass85,664 miles (+2,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    85,664 miles
    Test number
    359651791495
    • 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)

  17. Pass83,486 miles (+7,999)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    83,486 miles
    Test number
    613881800319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,487 miles (+9,591)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    75,487 miles
    Test number
    601006909302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,896 miles (+19,565)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    65,896 miles
    Test number
    453755198243
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass46,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    46,331 miles
    Test number
    102175806350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 FDJ

Does LF52 FDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 FDJ expired on 23 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FDJ?
The MOT on LF52 FDJ expired on 23 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 FDJ done?
LF52 FDJ was recorded at 116,151 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2023, an average of 4,302 miles a year.
Has LF52 FDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 FDJ has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LF52 FDJ 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 FDJ find?
LF52 FDJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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