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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LF52 VHGMOT history

LF52 VHG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

LF52 VHG 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 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
142,514 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VHG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VHG was last recorded at 142,514 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 2,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,052 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,462 miles
Average per year
5,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,514 miles
  • 2025 – 140,052 miles
  • 2024 – 127,353 miles
  • 2023 – 120,959 miles
  • 2022 – 116,743 miles
  • 2021 – 111,292 miles
  • 2020 – 108,525 miles
  • 2018 – 103,662 miles
  • 2017 – 93,239 miles
  • 2016 – 84,081 miles
  • 2015 – 77,405 miles
  • 2014 – 70,178 miles
  • 2013 – 60,072 miles
  • 2012 – 50,668 miles
  • 2011 – 46,203 miles
  • 2010 – 43,094 miles
  • 2009 – 38,649 miles
  • 2008 – 33,970 miles
  • 2007 – 30,615 miles
  • 2006 – 26,284 miles
  • 2005 – 22,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,514 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,514 miles (+2,462)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    142,514 miles
    Test number
    550079584052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,052 miles (+12,699)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    140,052 miles
    Test number
    618595043313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,353 miles (+6,394)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,353 miles
    Test number
    406926034103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass120,959 miles (+4,216)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    120,959 miles
    Test number
    489828650549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,743 miles (+5,451)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    116,743 miles
    Test number
    167969705071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,292 miles (+2,767)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    111,292 miles
    Test number
    832338288254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,525 miles (+4,863)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    108,525 miles
    Test number
    867589740240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,662 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,662 miles
    Test number
    284902582536
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail103,662 miles (+10,423)3 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,662 miles
    Test number
    425262463653
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass93,239 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,239 miles
    Test number
    730631634928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail93,235 miles (+9,154)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,235 miles
    Test number
    210210562935
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear joining rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear joining rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass84,081 miles1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,081 miles
    Test number
    287695058514
    • DangerousOffside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush thrust arm bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush thrust arm bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted preventing inspection of some items

  13. Fail84,081 miles (+6,676)1 dangerous2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,081 miles
    Test number
    464082395472
    • DangerousOffside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush thrust arm bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush thrust arm bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted preventing inspection of some items

  14. Pass77,405 miles (+7,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    77,405 miles
    Test number
    435433563484
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass70,178 miles (+10,106)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,178 miles
    Test number
    375778464209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low

  16. Pass60,072 miles (+9,404)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,072 miles
    Test number
    556354493114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres heavily worn on inner edges
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on wear bars

  17. Pass50,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,668 miles
    Test number
    749646802231
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail50,668 miles (+4,465)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,668 miles
    Test number
    997786502236
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads worn slightly
    • NotePlastic body sill covers fitted

  19. Pass46,203 miles (+3,109)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,203 miles
    Test number
    497208701295
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAuxillary drive belt cracking
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs wearing

  20. Pass43,094 miles (+4,445)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    43,094 miles
    Test number
    831225930265
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAuxillary drive belt starting to crack
    • NoteBoot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs wearing
    • NotePlastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
    • NoteUnable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

  21. Pass38,649 miles (+4,679)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,649 miles
    Test number
    874759439233
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted
    • NotePlastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
    • NoteUnable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

  22. Pass33,970 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,970 miles
    Test number
    691493868204
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted

  23. Fail33,970 miles (+3,355)1 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,970 miles
    Test number
    843932268241
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted

  24. Pass30,615 miles (+4,331)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,615 miles
    Test number
    473912677288
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted
    • NoteFront pads wearing low
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteTested in wet conditions

  25. Pass26,284 miles (+3,743)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,284 miles
    Test number
    991932686256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    22,541 miles
    Test number
    774366275232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 VHG

Does LF52 VHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 VHG is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VHG?
The MOT on LF52 VHG is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 VHG done?
LF52 VHG was recorded at 142,514 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 5,834 miles a year.
Has LF52 VHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VHG has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on LF52 VHG 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 VHG find?
LF52 VHG passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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