BMW 316
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc
LF52 HMZMOT history
LF52 HMZ is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 12 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 115,579 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 115,579 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,013 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 HMZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 12 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 HMZ was last recorded at 115,579 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 3,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 111,727 miles · 9 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,852 miles
- Average per year
- 4,013 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 115,579 miles
- 2024 – 111,727 miles
- 2023 – 108,011 miles
- 2022 – 104,867 miles
- 2021 – 102,724 miles
- 2020 – 100,758 miles
- 2019 – 97,124 miles
- 2018 – 88,502 miles
- 2017 – 78,021 miles
- 2016 – 75,450 miles
- 2015 – 72,781 miles
- 2014 – 69,341 miles
- 2013 – 66,307 miles
- 2012 – 64,194 miles
- 2011 – 60,260 miles
- 2010 – 56,758 miles
- 2009 – 51,909 miles
- 2008 – 47,778 miles
- 2007 – 42,857 miles
- 2006 – 38,447 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,579 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch sign of corosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near jacking point bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play bothsides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,579 miles (+3,852)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 115,579 miles
- Test number
- 702143168589
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch sign of corosion
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near jacking point bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass111,727 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 111,727 miles
- Test number
- 985177955198
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail111,724 miles (+3,713)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,724 miles
- Test number
- 224721831987
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,011 miles (+11)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 108,011 miles
- Test number
- 819818695948
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch sign of corosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail108,000 miles (+3,133)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,000 miles
- Test number
- 942024048412
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bothsides (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour bothsides (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour bothsides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch sign of corosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass104,867 miles (+2,143)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 104,867 miles
- Test number
- 832492735027
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass102,724 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 102,724 miles
- Test number
- 372240873813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,724 miles (+1,966)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,724 miles
- Test number
- 642295543093
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass100,758 miles (+3,634)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 100,758 miles
- Test number
- 188192904297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,124 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 97,124 miles
- Test number
- 217257306849
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail97,124 miles (+8,622)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,124 miles
- Test number
- 415522240083
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass88,502 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 88,502 miles
- Test number
- 843628512467
- AdvisoryHeadlamps tarnishing
- AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroding
- AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f lower wish bones inner bushes weak and slight play
- AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroding
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
- AdvisorySlight play to o/s/f and n/s/f inner role bar D. bushes
- AdvisorySlight play to o/s/f and n/s/f lower outer ball joints
Fail88,502 miles (+10,481)3 dangerous8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,502 miles
- Test number
- 575542525181
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm splitting to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm splitting to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamps tarnishing
- AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroding
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn to limit
- AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f lower wish bones inner bushes weak and slight play
- AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroding
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
- AdvisorySlight play to o/s/f and n/s/f inner role bar D. bushes
- AdvisorySlight play to o/s/f and n/s/f lower outer ball joints
Pass78,021 miles (+2,571)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 78,021 miles
- Test number
- 183510418843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,450 miles (+2,669)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 75,450 miles
- Test number
- 137591469814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,781 miles (+3,440)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 72,781 miles
- Test number
- 659096621141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,341 miles (+3,034)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 69,341 miles
- Test number
- 356309634489
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Pass66,307 miles (+2,113)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 66,307 miles
- Test number
- 255701443214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,194 miles (+3,934)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 64,194 miles
- Test number
- 738691652225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,260 miles (+3,502)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 60,260 miles
- Test number
- 249394121292
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteO/s/f brake just starting to stick
- NoteSlight surface corrosion n/s/r brake disc
Pass56,758 miles (+4,849)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 56,758 miles
- Test number
- 682179020292
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass51,909 miles (+4,131)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 51,909 miles
- Test number
- 734739829220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,778 miles (+4,921)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 47,778 miles
- Test number
- 292827328227
- NoteOil leak
- NoteF. tyres 4mm
Pass42,857 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 42,857 miles
- Test number
- 292574237278
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront tyres worn edges
Fail42,857 miles (+4,410)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,857 miles
- Test number
- 991764737230
- Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront tyres worn edges
Pass38,447 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 38,447 miles
- Test number
- 183854746271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 HMZ
- Does LF52 HMZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 HMZ is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 HMZ?
- The MOT on LF52 HMZ is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF52 HMZ done?
- LF52 HMZ was recorded at 115,579 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 4,013 miles a year.
- Has LF52 HMZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 HMZ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LF52 HMZ 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 HMZ find?
- LF52 HMZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front wheel arch sign of corosion; rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near jacking point bothsides.
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