
BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc
LF52 VJXMOT history
LF52 VJX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,604 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 147,604 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,466 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 VJX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 30 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 VJX was last recorded at 147,604 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Dec 2023: 122,688 miles, lower than 177,453 miles on 20 Dec 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 147,602 miles · 30 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 6,466 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,604 miles
- 2025 – 133,259 miles
- 2023 – 122,688 miles
- 2021 – 177,453 miles
- 2020 – 173,017 miles
- 2019 – 161,993 miles
- 2017 – 146,315 miles
- 2016 – 121,667 miles
- 2015 – 107,224 miles
- 2014 – 97,652 miles
- 2012 – 87,678 miles
- 2011 – 66,907 miles
- 2010 – 56,977 miles
- 2009 – 43,661 miles
- 2007 – 27,682 miles
- 2006 – 17,532 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryThe car has rust on various components from beneathRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s front and o/s rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,604 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 147,604 miles
- Test number
- 359662609743
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryThe car has rust on various components from beneath
Fail147,602 miles (+2,502)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,602 miles
- Test number
- 100428380079
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryThe car has rust on various components from beneath
Fail145,100 miles (+11,841)3 dangerous11 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,100 miles
- Test number
- 577024352908
- DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth side outer sill cover fitted unable to check condition of sill
- AdvisoryFront Both side body panel Corroded not likely to cause injury
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass133,259 miles (+4)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 133,259 miles
- Test number
- 103058086117
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured o/s front and o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack modified, but not inappropriately noisy is well (2.1.3 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCar body repaired with welding on rear integral body
- AdvisoryCar has havey corrosion on front and rear subframe area,brake pipes,brake hose,suspension components
Fail133,255 miles (+10,567)1 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,255 miles
- Test number
- 128694335799
- DangerousOffside Rear Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering under seat area (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust back box has major leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured o/s front and o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack modified, but not inappropriately noisy is well (2.1.3 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCar has havey corrosion on front and rear subframe area,brake pipes,brake hose,suspension components
Pass122,688 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 122,688 miles
- Test number
- 702013770030
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlighy Differential Fluid Leaks
Fail122,688 miles (-54,765)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,688 miles
- Test number
- 893524304178
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlighy Differential Fluid Leaks
Pass177,453 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 177,453 miles
- Test number
- 171818879035
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D - bushes - strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail177,453 miles (+4,436)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,453 miles
- Test number
- 336406227551
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSide repeater not working both repeaters (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D - bushes - strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass173,017 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 173,017 miles
- Test number
- 116034750722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,017 miles (+4,477)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,017 miles
- Test number
- 830313878645
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator damaged (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively strong advisory (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass168,540 miles (+6,547)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 168,540 miles
- Test number
- 850498876593
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf and nsf both bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Pass161,993 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 161,993 miles
- Test number
- 732914559508
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,992 miles (+15,677)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,992 miles
- Test number
- 229610704771
- MajorFront Brake hose excessively damaged N/S/F AND O/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass146,315 miles (+24,648)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 146,315 miles
- Test number
- 172937263121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,667 miles (+2,168)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2017
- Odometer
- 121,667 miles
- Test number
- 591939853484
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fail119,499 miles (+12,275)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,499 miles
- Test number
- 462917509737
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , rear section (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ,rear section (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryHandbrake on limit
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall
Pass107,224 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 107,224 miles
- Test number
- 616700575069
- NoteFront to rear brake pipes slight corrosion
Fail107,224 miles (+9,572)12 failures6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,224 miles
- Test number
- 336690875023
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteFront brake discs lipped and scored
- NoteFront brake pads low
- NoteFront to rear brake pipes slight corrosion
- NoteN/s/f tread depth on legal limit wearing heavily inner and outer edge
- NoteO/s/f tread depth low wearing inner and outer edge of tyre
- NoteRear brake discs lipped and scored
Pass97,652 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 97,652 miles
- Test number
- 585083504039
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFRONT NO PLATE DETERIATED
Fail97,652 miles (+9,974)8 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,652 miles
- Test number
- 949133504057
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFRONT NO PLATE DETERIATED
Pass87,678 miles (+20,771)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 87,678 miles
- Test number
- 158826752321
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass66,907 miles (+9,930)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 66,907 miles
- Test number
- 177663601108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,977 miles (+13,316)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 56,977 miles
- Test number
- 794293090001
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass43,661 miles (+15,979)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 43,661 miles
- Test number
- 233803989030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,682 miles (+10,150)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 27,682 miles
- Test number
- 204497477239
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass17,532 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 17,532 miles
- Test number
- 291057136284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 VJX
- Does LF52 VJX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 VJX is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 VJX?
- The MOT on LF52 VJX is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF52 VJX done?
- LF52 VJX was recorded at 147,604 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 6,466 miles a year.
- Has LF52 VJX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 VJX has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LF52 VJX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Dec 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LF52 VJX find?
- LF52 VJX passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; the car has rust on various components from beneath.
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