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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LF52 VKCMOT history

LF52 VKC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 80,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

LF52 VKC 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 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
80,760 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VKC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VKC was last recorded at 80,760 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,435 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
325 miles
Average per year
1,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,760 miles
  • 2024 – 80,435 miles
  • 2023 – 80,371 miles
  • 2022 – 79,682 miles
  • 2021 – 79,508 miles
  • 2020 – 78,845 miles
  • 2019 – 78,711 miles
  • 2018 – 78,273 miles
  • 2017 – 77,486 miles
  • 2016 – 77,201 miles
  • 2015 – 76,674 miles
  • 2014 – 76,168 miles
  • 2013 – 75,557 miles
  • 2012 – 73,961 miles
  • 2011 – 71,461 miles
  • 2010 – 69,186 miles
  • 2009 – 68,820 miles
  • 2008 – 67,658 miles
  • 2007 – 66,129 miles
  • 2006 – 58,244 miles
  • 2005 – 50,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,760 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective yellowing / degraded on both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine Warning Light ON
  • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody Corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Under trays fitted covering major components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,760 miles (+325)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    80,760 miles
    Test number
    414821843948
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective yellowing / degraded on both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine Warning Light ON
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass80,435 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    80,435 miles
    Test number
    673716555362
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc faces corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  3. Fail80,434 miles (+63)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,434 miles
    Test number
    521325032290
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc faces corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  4. Pass80,371 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    80,371 miles
    Test number
    572199837175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn front top strut mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail80,371 miles (+689)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,371 miles
    Test number
    513407301756
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded olive joiner (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn front top strut mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,682 miles (+174)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,682 miles
    Test number
    767984820030
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounting bushes starting to perish
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  7. Pass79,508 miles (+663)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,508 miles
    Test number
    342339102890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering major components

  8. Pass78,845 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,845 miles
    Test number
    709447010879
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust joints rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  9. Fail78,845 miles (+134)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,845 miles
    Test number
    649378185906
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust joints rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  10. Pass78,711 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,711 miles
    Test number
    442254363616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering major components

  11. Fail78,711 miles (+438)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,711 miles
    Test number
    101134852733
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering major components

  12. Pass78,273 miles (+787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    78,273 miles
    Test number
    703420864095
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass77,486 miles (+285)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    77,486 miles
    Test number
    266732980229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  14. Pass77,201 miles (+527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,201 miles
    Test number
    352605982309
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to perish

  15. Pass76,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,674 miles
    Test number
    706209379142
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to perish

  16. Fail76,674 miles (+506)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,674 miles
    Test number
    963498843497
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to perish

  17. Pass76,168 miles (+611)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,168 miles
    Test number
    607621504324
    • NoteExhaust fixing nust rusty

  18. Pass75,557 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    75,557 miles
    Test number
    309424423348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,457 miles (+1,496)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,457 miles
    Test number
    179702003357
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass73,961 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,961 miles
    Test number
    279461412305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  21. Fail73,961 miles (+2,500)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,961 miles
    Test number
    119271412341
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  22. Pass71,461 miles (+2,275)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    71,461 miles
    Test number
    269104101398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear disc faces rusty

  23. Pass69,186 miles (+366)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    69,186 miles
    Test number
    244693820392
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes have some movement

  24. Pass68,820 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    68,820 miles
    Test number
    212022729357
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre valve is corroded

  25. Fail68,820 miles (+1,162)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,820 miles
    Test number
    471142529496
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre valve is corroded

  26. Pass67,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    67,658 miles
    Test number
    762955608332
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail67,658 miles (+1,529)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,658 miles
    Test number
    644224308360
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass66,129 miles (+7,885)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    66,129 miles
    Test number
    202253127325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass58,244 miles (+7,695)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    58,244 miles
    Test number
    143057826329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass50,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    50,549 miles
    Test number
    303945615347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail50,549 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,549 miles
    Test number
    631575415313
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Questions about LF52 VKC

Does LF52 VKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 VKC is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VKC?
The MOT on LF52 VKC is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 VKC done?
LF52 VKC was recorded at 80,760 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 1,503 miles a year.
Has LF52 VKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VKC has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 VKC 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 VKC find?
LF52 VKC passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective yellowing / degraded on both sides; engine warning light on; general underbody corrosion, and 2 more.

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