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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LF52 LHLMOT history

LF52 LHL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 141,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2024.

LF52 LHL silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2025
Mileage
141,868 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 LHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2025
Latest MOT test
4 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 LHL was last recorded at 141,868 miles on 4 May 2024, 4,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,701 miles · 8 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
4,167 miles
Average per year
6,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 141,868 miles
  • 2023 – 137,701 miles
  • 2022 – 133,606 miles
  • 2021 – 130,663 miles
  • 2020 – 127,548 miles
  • 2017 – 127,331 miles
  • 2015 – 122,363 miles
  • 2014 – 108,853 miles
  • 2013 – 100,154 miles
  • 2012 – 91,032 miles
  • 2011 – 84,020 miles
  • 2010 – 75,852 miles
  • 2009 – 68,988 miles
  • 2008 – 61,117 miles
  • 2006 – 36,567 miles
  • 2005 – 28,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,868 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,868 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    141,868 miles
    Test number
    359259665808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,701 miles (+4,095)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    137,701 miles
    Test number
    516445413706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,606 miles (+2,943)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    133,606 miles
    Test number
    674388172907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,663 miles (+3,115)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    130,663 miles
    Test number
    234335578673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,548 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    127,548 miles
    Test number
    399809754101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,331 miles (+4,968)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    127,331 miles
    Test number
    493986417427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,363 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    122,363 miles
    Test number
    625971759461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are on the legal limit
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre puntured
  8. Fail122,363 miles (+13,510)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,363 miles
    Test number
    854486305511
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are on the legal limit
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre puntured
  9. Pass108,853 miles (+8,699)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    108,853 miles
    Test number
    869000754315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,154 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    100,154 miles
    Test number
    985401863312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  11. Fail100,095 miles (+9,063)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,095 miles
    Test number
    589698053333
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  12. Fail91,032 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,032 miles
    Test number
    419304562453
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass91,032 miles (+7,012)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    91,032 miles
    Test number
    486264562449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass84,020 miles (+8,168)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    84,020 miles
    Test number
    856134761393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,852 miles (+6,864)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    75,852 miles
    Test number
    270745460395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,988 miles (+7,871)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    68,988 miles
    Test number
    392955669332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,117 miles (+11,393)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    61,117 miles
    Test number
    173275968343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,724 miles (+13,157)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    49,724 miles
    Test number
    720522808060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,567 miles (+7,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,567 miles
    Test number
    331431596285
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass28,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    28,617 miles
    Test number
    643136555208
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LF52 LHL

Does LF52 LHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 LHL expired on 5 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 LHL?
The MOT on LF52 LHL expired on 5 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 LHL done?
LF52 LHL was recorded at 141,868 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2024, an average of 6,076 miles a year.
Has LF52 LHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 LHL has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2015.
Has the mileage on LF52 LHL 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 LHL find?
LF52 LHL passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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