
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass115,490 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2026
- Odometer
- 115,490 miles
- Test number
- 630866901038
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass110,679 miles (+3,430)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 110,679 miles
- Test number
- 369093129114
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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
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
Pass90,524 miles (+5,317)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 90,524 miles
- Test number
- 781166652024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,207 miles (+6,170)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 85,207 miles
- Test number
- 756354654276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,037 miles (+5,663)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 79,037 miles
- Test number
- 225042653245
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass65,457 miles (+7,287)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 65,457 miles
- Test number
- 926334161283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,170 miles (+7,049)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 58,170 miles
- Test number
- 841235660256
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass43,912 miles (+6,599)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 43,912 miles
- Test number
- 350903958273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,313 miles (+7,110)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 37,313 miles
- Test number
- 140877257216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,203 miles (+6,340)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 30,203 miles
- Test number
- 401305166226
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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