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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LF52 FEUMOT history

LF52 FEU is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 16 MOT tests, with 64,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2025.

LF52 FEU purple BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2026
Mileage
64,588 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2025
MOT tests
16
16 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 FEU was last recorded at 64,588 miles on 18 Jan 2025, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
64,539 miles · 19 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
2,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,588 miles
  • 2019 – 64,539 miles
  • 2018 – 63,176 miles
  • 2017 – 61,422 miles
  • 2016 – 59,313 miles
  • 2015 – 57,233 miles
  • 2014 – 55,001 miles
  • 2013 – 52,455 miles
  • 2012 – 49,917 miles
  • 2011 – 46,277 miles
  • 2010 – 42,816 miles
  • 2009 – 37,497 miles
  • 2008 – 32,858 miles
  • 2007 – 27,550 miles
  • 2006 – 22,648 miles
  • 2005 – 18,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,588 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,588 miles (+49)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    64,588 miles
    Test number
    434989738599
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass64,539 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,539 miles
    Test number
    254134563948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,176 miles (+1,754)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    63,176 miles
    Test number
    331130504369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,422 miles (+2,109)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    61,422 miles
    Test number
    402551630297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  5. Pass59,313 miles (+2,080)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,313 miles
    Test number
    648345523529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,233 miles (+2,232)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    57,233 miles
    Test number
    928573741510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  7. Pass55,001 miles (+2,546)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    55,001 miles
    Test number
    658352224311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,455 miles (+2,538)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    52,455 miles
    Test number
    416376733404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edges
  9. Pass49,917 miles (+3,640)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,917 miles
    Test number
    738911172207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,277 miles (+3,461)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,277 miles
    Test number
    106689061214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,816 miles (+5,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,816 miles
    Test number
    471664170264
    • AdvisoryNearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass37,497 miles (+4,639)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,497 miles
    Test number
    232034279264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,858 miles (+5,308)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,858 miles
    Test number
    751732268254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,550 miles (+4,902)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,550 miles
    Test number
    572153167254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,648 miles (+3,969)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,648 miles
    Test number
    352761276447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    18,679 miles
    Test number
    981680075262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 FEU

Does LF52 FEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 FEU expired on 17 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FEU?
The MOT on LF52 FEU expired on 17 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 FEU done?
LF52 FEU was recorded at 64,588 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2025, an average of 2,377 miles a year.
Has LF52 FEU ever failed its MOT?
No. LF52 FEU has passed all 16 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LF52 FEU 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 FEU find?
LF52 FEU passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished, and 2 more.

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