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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LF52 KOVMOT history

LF52 KOV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 103,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

LF52 KOV blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
103,484 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 KOV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 KOV was last recorded at 103,484 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,205 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
279 miles
Average per year
3,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,484 miles
  • 2024 – 103,205 miles
  • 2023 – 101,650 miles
  • 2022 – 100,598 miles
  • 2021 – 99,882 miles
  • 2020 – 98,806 miles
  • 2019 – 97,161 miles
  • 2018 – 94,601 miles
  • 2017 – 92,603 miles
  • 2015 – 90,698 miles
  • 2014 – 84,318 miles
  • 2012 – 77,971 miles
  • 2011 – 72,263 miles
  • 2010 – 68,833 miles
  • 2009 – 59,499 miles
  • 2008 – 48,628 miles
  • 2007 – 38,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,484 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,484 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    103,484 miles
    Test number
    315521064120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,205 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,205 miles
    Test number
    250425869186
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail103,205 miles (+1,555)2 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,205 miles
    Test number
    807762905389
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,650 miles (+1,052)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    101,650 miles
    Test number
    864701243632
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,598 miles (+716)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,598 miles
    Test number
    490676702850
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,882 miles (+1,076)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    99,882 miles
    Test number
    245296954884
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass98,806 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    98,806 miles
    Test number
    420134655563
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDip beam projected image poor
    • AdvisoryNearside parking performance poor

  8. Fail98,806 miles (+1,645)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,806 miles
    Test number
    754496054280
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDip beam projected image poor
    • AdvisoryNearside parking performance poor

  9. Pass97,161 miles (+2,560)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    97,161 miles
    Test number
    760439971293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Dip head lamp beam is flat.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass94,601 miles (+1,998)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,601 miles
    Test number
    549436914278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,603 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,603 miles
    Test number
    803770420939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,698 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    90,698 miles
    Test number
    827591715287
    • NoteO/s/f wheel arch splash cover front part missing

  13. Fail90,697 miles (+6,379)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,697 miles
    Test number
    479224705284
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f wheel arch splash cover front part missing

  14. Pass84,318 miles (+6,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    84,318 miles
    Test number
    699771314010
    • 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)

  15. Pass77,971 miles (+4,493)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,971 miles
    Test number
    586035482278
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass73,478 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    73,478 miles
    Test number
    659900162103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,474 miles (+1,211)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,474 miles
    Test number
    296589052183
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  18. Pass72,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    72,263 miles
    Test number
    605245751333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,263 miles (+3,430)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,263 miles
    Test number
    968625051354
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  20. Pass68,833 miles (+4,775)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    68,833 miles
    Test number
    491927250454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,058 miles (+4,559)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    64,058 miles
    Test number
    661005820040
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres have cuts on inner sidewalls

  22. Pass59,499 miles (+10,871)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    59,499 miles
    Test number
    143474819087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,628 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,628 miles
    Test number
    151444408401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,591 miles (+9,835)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,591 miles
    Test number
    913793308094
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass38,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    38,756 miles
    Test number
    481479717068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 KOV

Does LF52 KOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 KOV is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 KOV?
The MOT on LF52 KOV is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 KOV done?
LF52 KOV was recorded at 103,484 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 3,342 miles a year.
Has LF52 KOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 KOV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 KOV 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 KOV find?
LF52 KOV passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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