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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LF52 VKKMOT history

LF52 VKK is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 174,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

LF52 VKK grey 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 19 May 2027
Mileage
174,543 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VKK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VKK was last recorded at 174,543 miles on 20 May 2026, 11,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,436 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11,107 miles
Average per year
7,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,543 miles
  • 2025 – 163,436 miles
  • 2024 – 154,308 miles
  • 2023 – 150,009 miles
  • 2022 – 136,556 miles
  • 2021 – 127,441 miles
  • 2020 – 116,307 miles
  • 2019 – 113,252 miles
  • 2018 – 101,755 miles
  • 2017 – 85,804 miles
  • 2016 – 73,223 miles
  • 2015 – 67,664 miles
  • 2014 – 64,539 miles
  • 2013 – 61,467 miles
  • 2012 – 58,264 miles
  • 2011 – 55,378 miles
  • 2010 – 52,194 miles
  • 2009 – 47,670 miles
  • 2008 – 42,828 miles
  • 2006 – 33,189 miles
  • 2005 – 26,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,543 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass174,543 miles (+11,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    174,543 miles
    Test number
    764281153067
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass163,436 miles (+9,128)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    163,436 miles
    Test number
    876439347359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,308 miles (+4,299)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    154,308 miles
    Test number
    767861525928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,009 miles (+13,453)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    150,009 miles
    Test number
    811945649764
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight foggy (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on undertray looks old (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass136,556 miles (+9,115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    136,556 miles
    Test number
    877981846259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    127,441 miles
    Test number
    610844290840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,441 miles (+11,134)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,441 miles
    Test number
    352372697772
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass116,307 miles (+3,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    116,307 miles
    Test number
    953184569824
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass113,252 miles (+11,497)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    113,252 miles
    Test number
    223904381673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,755 miles (+15,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,755 miles
    Test number
    611744807927
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass85,804 miles (+12,581)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,804 miles
    Test number
    876912227727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,223 miles (+5,559)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    73,223 miles
    Test number
    612802575217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,664 miles (+3,125)10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    67,664 miles
    Test number
    628121025056
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack.
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  14. Pass64,539 miles (+3,072)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    64,539 miles
    Test number
    185303624086
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  15. Pass61,467 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,467 miles
    Test number
    136975923061
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  16. Fail61,467 miles (+3,203)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,467 miles
    Test number
    957745723041
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  17. Pass58,264 miles (+2,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,264 miles
    Test number
    497307522061
    • 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)

  18. Pass55,378 miles (+3,184)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,378 miles
    Test number
    529671231066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,194 miles (+4,524)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,194 miles
    Test number
    952092230028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,670 miles (+4,842)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,670 miles
    Test number
    923393139066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,828 miles (+9,639)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    42,828 miles
    Test number
    473686438025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,189 miles (+6,476)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,189 miles
    Test number
    120552266265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,713 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    26,713 miles
    Test number
    302504125233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail26,690 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,690 miles
    Test number
    761263025279
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Questions about LF52 VKK

Does LF52 VKK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 VKK is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VKK?
The MOT on LF52 VKK is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 VKK done?
LF52 VKK was recorded at 174,543 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 7,118 miles a year.
Has LF52 VKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VKK has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LF52 VKK 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 VKK find?
LF52 VKK passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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