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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LF52 VKTMOT history

LF52 VKT is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 115,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2023.

LF52 VKT black 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 10 Sept 2024
Mileage
115,528 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VKT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VKT was last recorded at 115,528 miles on 11 Sept 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,527 miles · 30 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,528 miles
  • 2022 – 110,386 miles
  • 2020 – 96,925 miles
  • 2019 – 86,762 miles
  • 2018 – 81,942 miles
  • 2017 – 78,914 miles
  • 2016 – 74,287 miles
  • 2015 – 71,485 miles
  • 2014 – 67,945 miles
  • 2013 – 58,010 miles
  • 2012 – 49,341 miles
  • 2011 – 47,005 miles
  • 2010 – 42,184 miles
  • 2009 – 36,773 miles
  • 2008 – 30,930 miles
  • 2007 – 26,797 miles
  • 2006 – 21,411 miles
  • 2005 – 17,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,528 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides just before brake flexi's

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,528 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    115,528 miles
    Test number
    779012935335
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail115,527 miles (+5,141)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,527 miles
    Test number
    436337820462
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass110,386 miles (+13,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,386 miles
    Test number
    283320823311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass96,925 miles (+55)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,925 miles
    Test number
    110079203564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides just before brake flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail96,870 miles (+10,108)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,870 miles
    Test number
    239282531085
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides just before brake flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass86,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,762 miles
    Test number
    525075592990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail86,762 miles (+4,820)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,762 miles
    Test number
    177958942439
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass81,942 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    81,942 miles
    Test number
    944710432839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail81,891 miles (+2,977)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,891 miles
    Test number
    210380610027
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass78,914 miles (+4,627)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,914 miles
    Test number
    670514189889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,287 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,287 miles
    Test number
    935649507491
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & plastic sills fitted

  12. Fail74,287 miles (+2,802)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,287 miles
    Test number
    166819706053
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront & rear pads low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & plastic sills fitted

  13. Pass71,485 miles (+3,540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,485 miles
    Test number
    167317045107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass67,945 miles (+9,935)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,945 miles
    Test number
    288714054438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,010 miles (+8,669)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,010 miles
    Test number
    969820223225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished

  16. Pass49,341 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,341 miles
    Test number
    569816522262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,005 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,005 miles
    Test number
    179282861316
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  18. Pass47,005 miles (+4,821)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,005 miles
    Test number
    496712761333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    42,184 miles
    Test number
    874892040396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,184 miles (+5,411)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,184 miles
    Test number
    992602940399
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass36,773 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,773 miles
    Test number
    714376949396
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCut on the o/s/f

  22. Fail36,773 miles (+5,843)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,773 miles
    Test number
    851736349383
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCut on the o/s/f

  23. Pass30,930 miles (+4,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,930 miles
    Test number
    921958048381
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass26,797 miles (+5,386)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,797 miles
    Test number
    421642417410
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass21,411 miles (+3,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    21,411 miles
    Test number
    924167806340
    • 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)

  26. Pass17,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    17,501 miles
    Test number
    693819205300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 VKT

Does LF52 VKT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 VKT expired on 10 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VKT?
The MOT on LF52 VKT expired on 10 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 VKT done?
LF52 VKT was recorded at 115,528 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2023, an average of 5,492 miles a year.
Has LF52 VKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VKT has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 VKT 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 VKT find?
LF52 VKT passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2023 with 5 advisories: central front prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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