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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LF52 VJMMOT history

LF52 VJM is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 19 MOT tests, with 115,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2025.

LF52 VJM purple 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 28 May 2026
Mileage
115,490 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2025
MOT tests
19
19 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VJM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 May 2026
Latest MOT test
21 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VJM was last recorded at 115,490 miles on 21 May 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
115,482 miles · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,490 miles
  • 2024 – 115,482 miles
  • 2022 – 114,379 miles
  • 2021 – 110,679 miles
  • 2020 – 107,249 miles
  • 2019 – 105,227 miles
  • 2017 – 97,568 miles
  • 2016 – 94,168 miles
  • 2015 – 90,524 miles
  • 2014 – 85,207 miles
  • 2013 – 79,037 miles
  • 2012 – 73,374 miles
  • 2011 – 65,457 miles
  • 2010 – 58,170 miles
  • 2009 – 51,121 miles
  • 2008 – 43,912 miles
  • 2007 – 37,313 miles
  • 2006 – 30,203 miles
  • 2005 – 23,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,490 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,490 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    115,490 miles
    Test number
    630866901038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,482 miles (+1,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    115,482 miles
    Test number
    966120390824
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass114,379 miles (+3,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    114,379 miles
    Test number
    489806701751
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass110,679 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    110,679 miles
    Test number
    369093129114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,249 miles (+2,022)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,249 miles
    Test number
    465325058233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner CV boot seepage.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank . STRONG ADVISE. (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass105,227 miles (+7,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,227 miles
    Test number
    477277672971
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass97,568 miles (+3,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    97,568 miles
    Test number
    190821639221
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryRear brakes hoses perished
  8. Pass94,168 miles (+3,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    94,168 miles
    Test number
    508081589563
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear on inner edge
  9. Pass90,524 miles (+5,317)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    90,524 miles
    Test number
    781166652024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,207 miles (+6,170)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    85,207 miles
    Test number
    756354654276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,037 miles (+5,663)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,037 miles
    Test number
    225042653245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,374 miles (+7,917)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,374 miles
    Test number
    895794162212
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass65,457 miles (+7,287)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,457 miles
    Test number
    926334161283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,170 miles (+7,049)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,170 miles
    Test number
    841235660256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,121 miles (+7,209)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,121 miles
    Test number
    771814469229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
  16. Pass43,912 miles (+6,599)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,912 miles
    Test number
    350903958273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,313 miles (+7,110)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,313 miles
    Test number
    140877257216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,203 miles (+6,340)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,203 miles
    Test number
    401305166226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    23,863 miles
    Test number
    252975765293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 VJM

Does LF52 VJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 VJM expired on 28 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VJM?
The MOT on LF52 VJM expired on 28 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 VJM done?
LF52 VJM was recorded at 115,490 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2025, an average of 4,660 miles a year.
Has LF52 VJM ever failed its MOT?
No. LF52 VJM has passed all 19 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LF52 VJM 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 VJM find?
LF52 VJM passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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