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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LF52 FHOMOT history

LF52 FHO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 54,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

LF52 FHO 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 2 Sept 2026
Mileage
54,266 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FHO
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
11 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 FHO was last recorded at 54,266 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,264 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,266 miles
  • 2024 – 53,808 miles
  • 2023 – 52,344 miles
  • 2022 – 50,450 miles
  • 2021 – 49,466 miles
  • 2019 – 47,650 miles
  • 2018 – 44,981 miles
  • 2017 – 42,833 miles
  • 2016 – 40,655 miles
  • 2014 – 38,977 miles
  • 2013 – 36,405 miles
  • 2012 – 34,580 miles
  • 2011 – 32,810 miles
  • 2010 – 30,959 miles
  • 2009 – 28,767 miles
  • 2007 – 25,328 miles
  • 2006 – 22,460 miles
  • 2005 – 17,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,266 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,266 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    54,266 miles
    Test number
    184744887852
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail54,264 miles (+456)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,264 miles
    Test number
    355579657923
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass53,808 miles (+1,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    53,808 miles
    Test number
    753110222427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass52,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    52,344 miles
    Test number
    654796509658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail52,344 miles (+1,894)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,344 miles
    Test number
    747827479957
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass50,450 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    50,450 miles
    Test number
    891549136831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,466 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    49,466 miles
    Test number
    968069013967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,650 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,650 miles
    Test number
    927766569021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,981 miles (+2,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,981 miles
    Test number
    822355062313
    • AdvisoryDashboard warning lights taped over
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass42,833 miles (+2,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    42,833 miles
    Test number
    605044956221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wearing
  11. Pass40,655 miles (+1,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    40,655 miles
    Test number
    492114171156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  12. Pass38,977 miles (+2,572)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,977 miles
    Test number
    689998234301
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass36,405 miles (+1,825)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,405 miles
    Test number
    797494443351
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass34,580 miles (+1,770)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    34,580 miles
    Test number
    957555042363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass32,810 miles (+1,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    32,810 miles
    Test number
    109593041363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  16. Pass30,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,959 miles
    Test number
    870389740358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,959 miles (+2,192)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,959 miles
    Test number
    422078840427
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
  18. Pass28,767 miles (+3,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,767 miles
    Test number
    921446039347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  19. Pass25,328 miles (+2,868)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    25,328 miles
    Test number
    941358227337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,460 miles (+4,651)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    22,460 miles
    Test number
    410668036486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    17,809 miles
    Test number
    274148145385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 FHO

Does LF52 FHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 FHO expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FHO?
The MOT on LF52 FHO expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 FHO done?
LF52 FHO was recorded at 54,266 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 1,849 miles a year.
Has LF52 FHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 FHO has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 FHO 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 FHO find?
LF52 FHO passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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