BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc
LF52 HNWMOT history
LF52 HNW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,951 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 112,951 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,915 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 HNW
- 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
- 5 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 HNW was last recorded at 112,951 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Mar 2022: 109,246 miles, lower than 136,104 miles on 4 Mar 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 112,021 miles · 1 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 930 miles
- Average per year
- 2,915 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,951 miles
- 2025 – 112,021 miles
- 2024 – 111,226 miles
- 2023 – 110,282 miles
- 2022 – 109,246 miles
- 2020 – 136,104 miles
- 2019 – 133,642 miles
- 2018 – 130,648 miles
- 2017 – 127,138 miles
- 2016 – 123,651 miles
- 2015 – 120,408 miles
- 2014 – 117,264 miles
- 2013 – 114,924 miles
- 2012 – 109,059 miles
- 2011 – 92,643 miles
- 2010 – 77,443 miles
- 2009 – 71,461 miles
- 2007 – 63,160 miles
- 2006 – 56,335 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,951 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,951 miles (+930)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 112,951 miles
- Test number
- 374324483585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,021 miles (+47)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 112,021 miles
- Test number
- 832154821369
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail111,974 miles (+748)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,974 miles
- Test number
- 498098405160
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass111,226 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 111,226 miles
- Test number
- 520620373998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,224 miles (+942)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,224 miles
- Test number
- 965638075429
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Pass110,282 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 110,282 miles
- Test number
- 735623099062
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail110,282 miles (+1,036)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,282 miles
- Test number
- 492677572892
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine light on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,246 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 109,246 miles
- Test number
- 890330285945
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on the inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 701552695194
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass136,104 miles (+14)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 136,104 miles
- Test number
- 789326037885
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail136,090 miles (+2,448)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,090 miles
- Test number
- 689783907487
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,642 miles (+2,994)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 133,642 miles
- Test number
- 224017149598
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass130,648 miles (+3,510)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 130,648 miles
- Test number
- 548502804954
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
Pass127,138 miles (+3,487)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 127,138 miles
- Test number
- 353781929173
- AdvisorySome play nsf bearing some play in rack some travel hand brake
Pass123,651 miles (+3,243)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 123,651 miles
- Test number
- 603691836013
- AdvisorySome play in ns rack end rear tyres worn on edge
Pass120,408 miles (+3,144)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 120,408 miles
- Test number
- 619057755076
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass117,264 miles (+2,340)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 117,264 miles
- Test number
- 869428544035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,924 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 114,924 miles
- Test number
- 186951853408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,903 miles (+5,844)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,903 miles
- Test number
- 659139243097
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass109,059 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 109,059 miles
- Test number
- 287521062049
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteSrs airbag light staying on
Fail109,059 miles (+16,416)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,059 miles
- Test number
- 739841162045
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteSrs airbag light staying on
Pass92,643 miles (+15,200)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 92,643 miles
- Test number
- 976223251058
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass77,443 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 77,443 miles
- Test number
- 243884850091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,443 miles (+5,982)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,443 miles
- Test number
- 303124250026
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass71,461 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 71,461 miles
- Test number
- 161754039426
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
- NoteEngine oil level low
- NoteSill covers fitted
Fail71,461 miles (+8,301)1 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,461 miles
- Test number
- 413404039046
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
- NoteEngine oil level low
- NoteSill covers fitted
Pass63,160 miles (+6,825)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 63,160 miles
- Test number
- 190585677228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,335 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 56,335 miles
- Test number
- 143714866215
- 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)
- NoteN/S/F OUTTER TYRE WALL CUT
Questions about LF52 HNW
- Does LF52 HNW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 HNW is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 HNW?
- The MOT on LF52 HNW is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF52 HNW done?
- LF52 HNW was recorded at 112,951 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 2,915 miles a year.
- Has LF52 HNW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 HNW has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LF52 HNW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LF52 HNW find?
- LF52 HNW passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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