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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LF52 KPAMOT history

LF52 KPA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 54,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LF52 KPA 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 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
54,764 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 KPA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 KPA was last recorded at 54,764 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,758 miles · 16 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,764 miles
  • 2021 – 54,758 miles
  • 2019 – 54,751 miles
  • 2013 – 52,602 miles
  • 2012 – 51,044 miles
  • 2011 – 50,363 miles
  • 2010 – 50,000 miles
  • 2008 – 49,810 miles
  • 2007 – 46,478 miles
  • 2006 – 38,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,764 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,764 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    54,764 miles
    Test number
    626652015429
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass54,758 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    54,758 miles
    Test number
    773718227664
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail54,758 miles (+7)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,758 miles
    Test number
    786181586505
    • MajorCentral Body component insecure Interior mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass54,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,751 miles
    Test number
    480511954188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail54,746 miles (+2,144)4 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,746 miles
    Test number
    173339622253
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass52,602 miles (+1,558)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,602 miles
    Test number
    347050033340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,044 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,044 miles
    Test number
    249733632371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  8. Fail51,044 miles (+681)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,044 miles
    Test number
    658933832379
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  9. Fail50,363 miles5 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,363 miles
    Test number
    187362331356
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll four disks worn and lipped

  10. Pass50,363 miles (+363)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,363 miles
    Test number
    999202531343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll four disks worn and lipped

  11. Pass50,000 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,000 miles
    Test number
    904444170164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    49,810 miles
    Test number
    602118308357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,810 miles (+3,332)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,810 miles
    Test number
    822148408382
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass46,478 miles (+8,283)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    46,478 miles
    Test number
    422592307419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,195 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,195 miles
    Test number
    832880306334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,906 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,906 miles
    Test number
    252383696282
    • FailureCoil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LF52 KPA

Does LF52 KPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 KPA is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 KPA?
The MOT on LF52 KPA is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 KPA done?
LF52 KPA was recorded at 54,764 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 853 miles a year.
Has LF52 KPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 KPA has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LF52 KPA 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 KPA find?
LF52 KPA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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