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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LF52 VHDMOT history

LF52 VHD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 154,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2024.

LF52 VHD blue 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 13 Aug 2025
Mileage
154,662 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VHD
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
21 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VHD was last recorded at 154,662 miles on 5 Aug 2024, 9,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,289 miles · 2 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
9,373 miles
Average per year
6,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,662 miles
  • 2023 – 145,289 miles
  • 2022 – 139,956 miles
  • 2021 – 133,620 miles
  • 2020 – 126,325 miles
  • 2019 – 113,767 miles
  • 2018 – 97,436 miles
  • 2017 – 94,294 miles
  • 2016 – 91,538 miles
  • 2015 – 87,185 miles
  • 2014 – 84,215 miles
  • 2013 – 81,446 miles
  • 2011 – 78,403 miles
  • 2010 – 72,867 miles
  • 2009 – 65,030 miles
  • 2008 – 52,830 miles
  • 2007 – 41,373 miles
  • 2006 – 33,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,662 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,662 miles (+9,373)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    154,662 miles
    Test number
    227687400138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,289 miles (+18)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    145,289 miles
    Test number
    204726782163
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement row (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail145,271 miles (+5,315)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,271 miles
    Test number
    594048697679
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement row (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,956 miles (+6,336)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    139,956 miles
    Test number
    244018591163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,620 miles (+7,295)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    133,620 miles
    Test number
    800834349069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,325 miles (+12,558)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,325 miles
    Test number
    456231036086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,767 miles (+16,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,767 miles
    Test number
    362819238198
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,436 miles (+3,142)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    97,436 miles
    Test number
    285113747325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,294 miles (+2,756)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    94,294 miles
    Test number
    273597095508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre cut.

  10. Pass91,538 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,538 miles
    Test number
    706549479139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside offside front tyres cut. under tray fitted obscuring some components.

  11. Fail91,538 miles (+4,353)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,538 miles
    Test number
    421943070493
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside offside front tyres cut. under tray fitted obscuring some components.

  12. Pass87,185 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,185 miles
    Test number
    366173605281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,166 miles (+2,951)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,166 miles
    Test number
    467181005204
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  14. Pass84,215 miles (+2,769)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    84,215 miles
    Test number
    588432304069
    • NoteBoth rear indicators showing discolour
    • NoteLower engine cover fitted
    • NoteNsf osf nsr osr tyres all showing light damage on outer sidewalls
    • NoteOil level on min
    • NoteRear brake pads appear low
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  15. Pass81,446 miles (+3,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    81,446 miles
    Test number
    816508503006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass78,403 miles (+5,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    78,403 miles
    Test number
    307731501304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass72,867 miles (+7,837)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    72,867 miles
    Test number
    771804140356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,030 miles (+12,200)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,030 miles
    Test number
    752497799278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,830 miles (+11,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,830 miles
    Test number
    544637778243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass41,373 miles (+8,027)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    41,373 miles
    Test number
    742931197159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,346 miles
    Test number
    301200586195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 VHD

Does LF52 VHD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 VHD expired on 13 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VHD?
The MOT on LF52 VHD expired on 13 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 VHD done?
LF52 VHD was recorded at 154,662 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2024, an average of 6,702 miles a year.
Has LF52 VHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VHD has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 VHD 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 VHD find?
LF52 VHD passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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