BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc
LF52 FZMMOT history
LF52 FZM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 158,792 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 158,792 mi
- At MOT on 23 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,401 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 FZM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 20 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 FZM was last recorded at 158,792 miles on 23 Aug 2022, 198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 158,594 miles · 15 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 198 miles
- Average per year
- 8,401 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 158,792 miles
- 2021 – 152,492 miles
- 2019 – 152,266 miles
- 2018 – 149,046 miles
- 2017 – 146,867 miles
- 2016 – 145,041 miles
- 2015 – 138,891 miles
- 2014 – 130,890 miles
- 2013 – 121,512 miles
- 2012 – 115,510 miles
- 2011 – 104,881 miles
- 2010 – 89,793 miles
- 2009 – 68,430 miles
- 2008 – 44,930 miles
- 2007 – 26,896 miles
- 2006 – 25,003 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,792 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,792 miles (+198)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 158,792 miles
- Test number
- 226319983524
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail158,594 miles (+6,102)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,594 miles
- Test number
- 497023043547
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass152,492 miles (+226)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 152,492 miles
- Test number
- 464691867982
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.4.3 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass152,266 miles (+105)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 152,266 miles
- Test number
- 856999107790
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,161 miles (+55)1 dangerous10 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,161 miles
- Test number
- 780703268931
- DangerousInadequate plug repair to fuel tank
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorElectrical wiring insecure Headlight wiring (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust support missing but exhaust still secure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber cover deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber cover deteriorated
Fail152,106 miles (+3,060)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,106 miles
- Test number
- 362333832364
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front shock top mount slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass149,046 miles (+2,179)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 149,046 miles
- Test number
- 678263183101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,867 miles (+1,826)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 146,867 miles
- Test number
- 112473385189
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass145,041 miles (+6,150)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 145,041 miles
- Test number
- 225937538987
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass138,891 miles (+8,001)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 138,891 miles
- Test number
- 268182009200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,890 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 130,890 miles
- Test number
- 547868094191
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake pad warning light on
Fail130,890 miles (+9,378)5 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,890 miles
- Test number
- 865618294146
- FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake pad warning light on
- NoteEmmisions not tested due to smoke
- NoteEngine management light on
Pass121,512 miles (+1)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 121,512 miles
- Test number
- 397691823408
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteWipers poor
Fail121,511 miles (+6,001)2 failures7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,511 miles
- Test number
- 546479913275
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSurface rust to front and rear brake discs
- NoteWipers poor
Pass115,510 miles (+10,629)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 115,510 miles
- Test number
- 387506482463
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass104,881 miles (+15,088)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 104,881 miles
- Test number
- 128002471278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,793 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,793 miles
- Test number
- 394406440200
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass89,793 miles (+21,363)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 89,793 miles
- Test number
- 680926040207
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass68,430 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 68,430 miles
- Test number
- 262723009218
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail68,430 miles (+23,500)4 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,430 miles
- Test number
- 812873309247
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,930 miles (+18,034)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 44,930 miles
- Test number
- 520774788022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,896 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 26,896 miles
- Test number
- 333274497062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,880 miles (+1,877)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 26,880 miles
- Test number
- 100995847463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,003 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 25,003 miles
- Test number
- 951042866210
- NoteN/s/f wiper blade not touching screen fully enough in swept area though
- NoteRear no plate delaminating slightly
Questions about LF52 FZM
- Does LF52 FZM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF52 FZM expired on 22 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 FZM?
- The MOT on LF52 FZM expired on 22 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF52 FZM done?
- LF52 FZM was recorded at 158,792 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2022, an average of 8,401 miles a year.
- Has LF52 FZM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 FZM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LF52 FZM 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 FZM find?
- LF52 FZM passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.
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