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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LF52 HLUMOT history

LF52 HLU is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 6 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

LF52 HLU black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
118,061 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 HLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 HLU was last recorded at 118,061 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,048 miles · 1 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
3,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,061 miles
  • 2022 – 117,709 miles
  • 2021 – 116,692 miles
  • 2020 – 113,962 miles
  • 2019 – 109,376 miles
  • 2018 – 104,364 miles
  • 2017 – 100,592 miles
  • 2016 – 95,228 miles
  • 2014 – 92,701 miles
  • 2013 – 87,371 miles
  • 2012 – 81,391 miles
  • 2011 – 74,580 miles
  • 2010 – 67,164 miles
  • 2009 – 59,654 miles
  • 2008 – 52,860 miles
  • 2007 – 48,229 miles
  • 2006 – 43,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,061 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.

  • Underside rusted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Nearside sill rusted all along & outer cover

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside sill rusted all along & outer cover

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake discs rusted all round

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,061 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    118,061 miles
    Test number
    404267048393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,048 miles (+339)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,048 miles
    Test number
    992602771564
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill not welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,709 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,709 miles
    Test number
    275214649118
    • AdvisoryNearside sill rusted all along & outer cover
    • AdvisoryOffside sill rusted all along & outer cover
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusted

  4. Fail117,653 miles (+961)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,653 miles
    Test number
    811443906954
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill rusted all along & outer cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill rusted all along & outer cover

  5. Pass116,692 miles (+2,730)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,692 miles
    Test number
    928502614366
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake back plate rusted
    • AdvisoryUnder side rusted

  6. Pass113,962 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,962 miles
    Test number
    759576151772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail113,962 miles (+4,586)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,962 miles
    Test number
    292388517461
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass109,376 miles (+5,012)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,376 miles
    Test number
    237376863038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in grease

  9. Pass104,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,364 miles
    Test number
    324803992501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,364 miles (+3,772)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,364 miles
    Test number
    912758157061
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass100,592 miles (+5,364)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    100,592 miles
    Test number
    505748362091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,228 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,228 miles
    Test number
    187944481745
    • AdvisoryBrake discs rusted all round
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusted

  13. Fail95,228 miles (+2,527)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,228 miles
    Test number
    293908867673
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside coil spring broken front (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside coil spring broken front (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake discs rusted all round
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusted

  14. Pass92,701 miles (+5,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,701 miles
    Test number
    619170784274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass87,371 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,371 miles
    Test number
    336080883498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail87,371 miles (+5,980)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,371 miles
    Test number
    365080383271
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass81,391 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,391 miles
    Test number
    315899662252
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail81,388 miles (+6,808)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,388 miles
    Test number
    317638962456
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass74,580 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    74,580 miles
    Test number
    309537161489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,725 miles (+6,561)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,725 miles
    Test number
    685564711250
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass67,164 miles (+193)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    67,164 miles
    Test number
    822608820239
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  22. Fail66,971 miles (+7,317)3 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,971 miles
    Test number
    752056910207
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brak discs pitted badly/worn
    • NoteO/s/fvtyre worn on inner edge and cracks intreads
    • NotePad warning light on
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted
    • NoteRear shock top mounts split.

  23. Pass59,654 miles (+6,794)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    59,654 miles
    Test number
    612047819266
    • 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 disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAll tyres are cracking

  24. Pass52,860 miles (+4,631)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    52,860 miles
    Test number
    362198298141
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre has sidewall damage.
    • NoteSurface cracks to all tyre treads.

  25. Pass48,229 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    48,229 miles
    Test number
    182729817223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail48,188 miles (+4,971)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,188 miles
    Test number
    132548017236
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

  27. Pass43,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,217 miles
    Test number
    743248076157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 HLU

Does LF52 HLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 HLU is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 HLU?
The MOT on LF52 HLU is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 HLU done?
LF52 HLU was recorded at 118,061 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 3,783 miles a year.
Has LF52 HLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 HLU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LF52 HLU 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 HLU find?
LF52 HLU passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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