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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LF52 LJAMOT history

LF52 LJA is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

LF52 LJA black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
85,011 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 LJA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 LJA was last recorded at 85,011 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,010 miles · 9 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,011 miles
  • 2025 – 84,651 miles
  • 2024 – 83,292 miles
  • 2023 – 80,992 miles
  • 2022 – 79,979 miles
  • 2021 – 79,522 miles
  • 2017 – 79,048 miles
  • 2016 – 76,355 miles
  • 2015 – 68,638 miles
  • 2014 – 61,260 miles
  • 2013 – 54,145 miles
  • 2012 – 47,133 miles
  • 2011 – 42,222 miles
  • 2010 – 38,406 miles
  • 2009 – 30,363 miles
  • 2008 – 22,759 miles
  • 2007 – 17,667 miles
  • 2006 – 14,152 miles
  • 2005 – 13,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,011 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,011 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    85,011 miles
    Test number
    499518357188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail85,010 miles (+359)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,010 miles
    Test number
    481179350958
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass84,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    84,651 miles
    Test number
    338849350092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,651 miles (+1,359)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,651 miles
    Test number
    916855307822
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass83,292 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    83,292 miles
    Test number
    406214523278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,261 miles (+2,269)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,261 miles
    Test number
    842565312723
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass80,992 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    80,992 miles
    Test number
    830528181770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,979 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    79,979 miles
    Test number
    859631728449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,522 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    79,522 miles
    Test number
    592990262112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,508 miles (+460)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,508 miles
    Test number
    854579155483
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass79,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,048 miles
    Test number
    699499735326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,048 miles (+2,693)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,048 miles
    Test number
    716636080278
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass76,355 miles (+7,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,355 miles
    Test number
    637114962902
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass68,638 miles (+7,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,638 miles
    Test number
    209969755183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass61,260 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,260 miles
    Test number
    615727464125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail61,260 miles (+7,115)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,260 miles
    Test number
    136393464197
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass54,145 miles (+7,012)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,145 miles
    Test number
    445951373177
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOsr/nsr/tyres wearing on inside edge
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  18. Pass47,133 miles (+4,911)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,133 miles
    Test number
    546527662184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,222 miles (+3,816)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,222 miles
    Test number
    348693231104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass38,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,406 miles
    Test number
    941429250192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,405 miles (+8,042)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,405 miles
    Test number
    204849750193
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

  22. Pass30,363 miles (+7,604)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,363 miles
    Test number
    751002169043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,759 miles (+5,092)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,759 miles
    Test number
    922666888092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear / offside front / nearside front tyres outer walls cut

  24. Pass17,667 miles (+3,515)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,667 miles
    Test number
    812504307037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass14,152 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    14,152 miles
    Test number
    591294606019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    13,732 miles
    Test number
    540840365287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 LJA

Does LF52 LJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 LJA is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 LJA?
The MOT on LF52 LJA is valid until 25 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 LJA done?
LF52 LJA was recorded at 85,011 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 3,438 miles a year.
Has LF52 LJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 LJA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LF52 LJA 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 LJA find?
LF52 LJA passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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