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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LF52 LHAMOT history

LF52 LHA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 201,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LF52 LHA 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 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
201,666 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 LHA
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
24 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 LHA was last recorded at 201,666 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,798 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
868 miles
Average per year
6,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,666 miles
  • 2025 – 200,798 miles
  • 2024 – 198,805 miles
  • 2022 – 195,504 miles
  • 2021 – 191,042 miles
  • 2020 – 188,041 miles
  • 2019 – 182,408 miles
  • 2018 – 174,129 miles
  • 2017 – 170,753 miles
  • 2016 – 164,276 miles
  • 2015 – 157,107 miles
  • 2014 – 147,484 miles
  • 2013 – 139,160 miles
  • 2012 – 131,495 miles
  • 2011 – 122,603 miles
  • 2010 – 114,034 miles
  • 2009 – 103,391 miles
  • 2008 – 92,382 miles
  • 2007 – 80,875 miles
  • 2006 – 68,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,666 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,666 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    201,666 miles
    Test number
    199055560013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass200,798 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    200,798 miles
    Test number
    525295654450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail200,779 miles (+1,974)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,779 miles
    Test number
    266007591963
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass198,805 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    198,805 miles
    Test number
    710536819253
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail198,787 miles (+3,283)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,787 miles
    Test number
    677354721482
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass195,504 miles (+4,462)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    195,504 miles
    Test number
    317076774475
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension arm has slight play in the front mounting / ball joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryHeadlight levelling device working it is however starting to fail

  7. Pass191,042 miles (+3,001)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    191,042 miles
    Test number
    894743535350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust blowing from the front
    • AdvisoryFront tpms on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass188,041 miles (+5,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    188,041 miles
    Test number
    174442334992
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn nearly to cords/2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn near;y to cords/3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

  9. Pass182,408 miles (+8,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    182,408 miles
    Test number
    203894231183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass174,129 miles (+3,376)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    174,129 miles
    Test number
    770319232426
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured water in lamp (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very light (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass170,753 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    170,753 miles
    Test number
    850024323351
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  12. Fail170,753 miles (+6,477)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,753 miles
    Test number
    612244068900
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  13. Pass164,276 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    164,276 miles
    Test number
    298045217978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail164,256 miles (+7,149)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,256 miles
    Test number
    553031178100
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass157,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    157,107 miles
    Test number
    252860548266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail157,105 miles (+9,621)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,105 miles
    Test number
    638598982756
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass147,484 miles (+8,324)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    147,484 miles
    Test number
    268927544285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass139,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    139,160 miles
    Test number
    387356163413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail139,160 miles (+7,665)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,160 miles
    Test number
    106335153294
    • FailureNearside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass131,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    131,495 miles
    Test number
    145331172212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail131,491 miles (+8,888)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,491 miles
    Test number
    707541872278
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass122,603 miles (+8,569)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    122,603 miles
    Test number
    309159251470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail114,034 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,034 miles
    Test number
    204733460270
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass114,034 miles (+10,643)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    114,034 miles
    Test number
    313623160443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass103,391 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    103,391 miles
    Test number
    350667569225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail103,390 miles (+11,008)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,390 miles
    Test number
    833886269254
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass92,382 miles (+11,507)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    92,382 miles
    Test number
    760822208362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass80,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    80,875 miles
    Test number
    171062597202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail80,875 miles (+12,629)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,875 miles
    Test number
    311682997288
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass68,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    68,246 miles
    Test number
    500409096225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 LHA

Does LF52 LHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 LHA is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 LHA?
The MOT on LF52 LHA is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 LHA done?
LF52 LHA was recorded at 201,666 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 6,933 miles a year.
Has LF52 LHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 LHA has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 LHA 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 LHA find?
LF52 LHA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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