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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LF52 VHYMOT history

LF52 VHY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 126,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LF52 VHY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2025
Mileage
126,284 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LF52 VHY was last recorded at 126,284 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,268 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
5,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,284 miles
  • 2024 – 124,253 miles
  • 2023 – 120,951 miles
  • 2022 – 118,405 miles
  • 2021 – 115,570 miles
  • 2020 – 113,609 miles
  • 2019 – 109,153 miles
  • 2018 – 104,622 miles
  • 2017 – 100,535 miles
  • 2016 – 94,820 miles
  • 2015 – 89,226 miles
  • 2014 – 83,289 miles
  • 2013 – 77,746 miles
  • 2012 – 72,155 miles
  • 2011 – 66,053 miles
  • 2009 – 54,735 miles
  • 2008 – 43,760 miles
  • 2007 – 33,744 miles
  • 2006 – 24,491 miles
  • 2005 – 20,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail126,284 miles
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective rear of the sub frame

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail126,284 miles (+16)2 major1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,284 miles
    Test number
    951880244540
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail126,268 miles (+2,015)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,268 miles
    Test number
    548548113159
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil level on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVery low reading from nearside parking brake

  3. Pass124,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,253 miles
    Test number
    450300477855
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective rear of the sub frame (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail124,253 miles (+3,302)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,253 miles
    Test number
    239924450277
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes in front of fuel tank all the way to the rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective rear of the sub frame (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,951 miles (+2,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,951 miles
    Test number
    144338612413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank and rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,405 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,405 miles
    Test number
    180206095104
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail118,403 miles (+2,833)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,403 miles
    Test number
    928339740962
    • DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass115,570 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,570 miles
    Test number
    665334852381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail115,564 miles (+1,955)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,564 miles
    Test number
    809134432778
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass113,609 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,609 miles
    Test number
    872965553989
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail113,609 miles (+4,456)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,609 miles
    Test number
    444840190741
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass109,153 miles (+4,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    109,153 miles
    Test number
    755230314826
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass104,622 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,622 miles
    Test number
    421538142484
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail104,622 miles (+4,087)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,622 miles
    Test number
    654217627046
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass100,535 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,535 miles
    Test number
    507816983519
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail100,484 miles (+5,664)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,484 miles
    Test number
    439665609459
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal leaking

  17. Pass94,820 miles (+5,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,820 miles
    Test number
    160712229905
    • AdvisoryN/s handbrake performance lower than o/s

  18. Pass89,226 miles (+5,937)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,226 miles
    Test number
    296581375062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust mtg bracket corroded
    • NoteFuel cap seal cracking

  19. Pass83,289 miles (+5,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,289 miles
    Test number
    135996964442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass77,746 miles (+5,591)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,746 miles
    Test number
    535557463063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,155 miles (+6,102)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,155 miles
    Test number
    767549362014
    • NoteAdvise front brakes
    • NoteAdvise rear brakes.
    • NoteAdvise slight play in left front anti roll bar link.

  22. Pass66,053 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,053 miles
    Test number
    575260121162
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres cracking

  23. Fail66,053 miles (+11,318)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,053 miles
    Test number
    509126911152
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres cracking

  24. Pass54,735 miles (+10,975)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    54,735 miles
    Test number
    504957219398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,760 miles (+10,016)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    43,760 miles
    Test number
    494252928405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,744 miles (+9,253)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    33,744 miles
    Test number
    174357017348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,491 miles (+4,133)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    24,491 miles
    Test number
    201648436327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    20,358 miles
    Test number
    713146435361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 VHY

Does LF52 VHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 VHY expired on 11 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VHY?
The MOT on LF52 VHY expired on 11 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 VHY done?
LF52 VHY was recorded at 126,284 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 5,291 miles a year.
Has LF52 VHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VHY has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 VHY 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 VHY find?
LF52 VHY failed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 17 advisories: front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 17 more.

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