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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LF52 VHBMOT history

LF52 VHB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2021.

LF52 VHB 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 23 Dec 2022
Mileage
112,251 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2021
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VHB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VHB was last recorded at 112,251 miles on 24 Dec 2021, 5,730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,521 miles · 3 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
5,730 miles
Average per year
5,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 112,251 miles
  • 2020 – 106,521 miles
  • 2019 – 99,665 miles
  • 2018 – 89,449 miles
  • 2017 – 79,280 miles
  • 2016 – 71,511 miles
  • 2015 – 61,096 miles
  • 2014 – 58,040 miles
  • 2013 – 54,245 miles
  • 2012 – 51,951 miles
  • 2011 – 49,520 miles
  • 2010 – 42,839 miles
  • 2009 – 36,988 miles
  • 2008 – 32,632 miles
  • 2007 – 31,500 miles
  • 2006 – 25,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,251 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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ((both))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ((both))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,251 miles (+5,730)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    112,251 miles
    Test number
    898577325518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,521 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,521 miles
    Test number
    500243449900
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated ((both)) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ((both)) (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail106,521 miles (+6,856)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,521 miles
    Test number
    183888872584
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated ((both)) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ((both)) (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass99,665 miles (+10,216)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,665 miles
    Test number
    899346986341
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both)worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass89,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    89,449 miles
    Test number
    688279533481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,447 miles (+10,167)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,447 miles
    Test number
    600526939994
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    79,280 miles
    Test number
    108104760159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,280 miles (+7,769)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,280 miles
    Test number
    941329673170
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass71,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,511 miles
    Test number
    385910296492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,511 miles (+2,517)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,511 miles
    Test number
    197977416456
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass68,994 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,994 miles
    Test number
    497672217791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail68,994 miles (+7,898)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,994 miles
    Test number
    589859682275
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass61,096 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,096 miles
    Test number
    827820048678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,040 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,040 miles
    Test number
    127705444299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,245 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,245 miles
    Test number
    399029833437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,951 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,951 miles
    Test number
    198075252261
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass51,951 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,951 miles
    Test number
    966275852233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,520 miles
    Test number
    749887651209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,520 miles (+6,681)3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,520 miles
    Test number
    275716651284
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass42,839 miles (+5,851)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,839 miles
    Test number
    142061460284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass36,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,988 miles
    Test number
    420628259244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,988 miles (+4,356)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,988 miles
    Test number
    730008359292
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass32,632 miles (+1,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,632 miles
    Test number
    290202058259
    • 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)

  24. Pass31,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,500 miles
    Test number
    142127367243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,500 miles (+5,598)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,500 miles
    Test number
    353307967461
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass25,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,902 miles
    Test number
    493680976240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 VHB

Does LF52 VHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 VHB expired on 23 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VHB?
The MOT on LF52 VHB expired on 23 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 VHB done?
LF52 VHB was recorded at 112,251 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2021, an average of 5,665 miles a year.
Has LF52 VHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VHB has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LF52 VHB 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 VHB find?
LF52 VHB passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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