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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

LF52 HHNMOT history

LF52 HHN is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2022 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

LF52 HHN blue 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 27 Feb 2022
Mileage
140,133 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 HHN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LF52 HHN was last recorded at 140,133 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,853 miles · 25 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
280 miles
Average per year
3,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,133 miles
  • 2021 – 139,853 miles
  • 2020 – 139,356 miles
  • 2019 – 137,144 miles
  • 2018 – 134,200 miles
  • 2017 – 131,624 miles
  • 2016 – 129,177 miles
  • 2015 – 127,061 miles
  • 2014 – 124,960 miles
  • 2012 – 124,481 miles
  • 2011 – 121,257 miles
  • 2010 – 118,254 miles
  • 2009 – 113,614 miles
  • 2008 – 99,548 miles
  • 2007 – 93,453 miles
  • 2006 – 86,763 miles
  • 2005 – 61,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail140,133 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no kick up (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no kick up (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail140,133 miles (+280)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,133 miles
    Test number
    268292873366
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no kick up (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no kick up (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass139,853 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,853 miles
    Test number
    752992949912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,356 miles (+2,212)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    139,356 miles
    Test number
    604804607009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    137,144 miles
    Test number
    341808982920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail137,144 miles (+2,944)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,144 miles
    Test number
    939012310334
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass134,200 miles (+2,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    134,200 miles
    Test number
    440616848412
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass131,624 miles (+2,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    131,624 miles
    Test number
    281419384565
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass129,177 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    129,177 miles
    Test number
    349734404398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,061 miles (+2,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    127,061 miles
    Test number
    147667245075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass124,960 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    124,960 miles
    Test number
    758938954062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    124,481 miles
    Test number
    127377332221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail124,481 miles (+3,224)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,481 miles
    Test number
    807356632299
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  13. Pass121,257 miles (+3,003)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    121,257 miles
    Test number
    809630631231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,254 miles (+4,640)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    118,254 miles
    Test number
    303557310490
    • NoteFront discs and pads worn discs lipped

  15. Pass113,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    113,614 miles
    Test number
    942708439246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail113,614 miles (+4,093)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,614 miles
    Test number
    342968239271
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass109,521 miles (+9,973)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    109,521 miles
    Test number
    442627579044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,548 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    99,548 miles
    Test number
    503950188092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail99,545 miles (+6,092)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,545 miles
    Test number
    742879678055
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass93,453 miles (+6,690)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    93,453 miles
    Test number
    174035987424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,763 miles (+25,364)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    86,763 miles
    Test number
    143026806365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass61,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    61,399 miles
    Test number
    960317395254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 HHN

Does LF52 HHN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 HHN expired on 27 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 HHN?
The MOT on LF52 HHN expired on 27 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 HHN done?
LF52 HHN was recorded at 140,133 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 3,938 miles a year.
Has LF52 HHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 HHN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 HHN 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 HHN find?
LF52 HHN failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no kick up, and 11 more.

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