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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

LF52 VMAMOT history

LF52 VMA is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2022.

LF52 VMA silver 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 30 Nov 2023
Mileage
124,271 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VMA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VMA was last recorded at 124,271 miles on 1 Dec 2022, 4,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Nov 2020: 14,050 miles, lower than 106,952 miles on 20 May 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
119,532 miles · 17 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
4,739 miles
Average per year
5,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,271 miles
  • 2021 – 119,532 miles
  • 2020 – 14,050 miles
  • 2019 – 106,952 miles
  • 2018 – 95,883 miles
  • 2016 – 94,215 miles
  • 2015 – 88,557 miles
  • 2014 – 81,964 miles
  • 2013 – 73,882 miles
  • 2012 – 69,105 miles
  • 2011 – 62,676 miles
  • 2010 – 56,840 miles
  • 2009 – 50,951 miles
  • 2008 – 44,424 miles
  • 2007 – 36,906 miles
  • 2006 – 30,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,271 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,271 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,271 miles
    Test number
    452682453045
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail124,271 miles (+4,739)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,271 miles
    Test number
    667520627162
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass119,532 miles (+105,482)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,532 miles
    Test number
    436793309640
    • MinorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass14,050 miles (-92,902)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    14,050 miles
    Test number
    743691189600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass106,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,952 miles
    Test number
    320831185689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,952 miles (+11,069)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,952 miles
    Test number
    355753455835
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass95,883 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,883 miles
    Test number
    262365575485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,882 miles (+1,667)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,882 miles
    Test number
    734872736928
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

  9. Pass94,215 miles (+5,658)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,215 miles
    Test number
    747990189125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,557 miles (+6,593)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,557 miles
    Test number
    650648729861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWear to offside front tyre sidewalls (suspect has been run flat)

  11. Pass81,964 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,964 miles
    Test number
    327714494287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail81,964 miles (+8,082)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,964 miles
    Test number
    997064594296
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass73,882 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,882 miles
    Test number
    468119283253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail73,880 miles (+4,775)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,880 miles
    Test number
    756268683287
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass69,105 miles (+6,429)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    69,105 miles
    Test number
    456551392259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,676 miles (+5,836)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,676 miles
    Test number
    738406681201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,840 miles (+5,889)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    56,840 miles
    Test number
    182550780242
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteSlight imbalance rear brakes

  18. Pass50,951 miles (+81)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,951 miles
    Test number
    164568989255
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

  19. Fail50,870 miles (+6,446)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,870 miles
    Test number
    890545589207
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

  20. Pass44,424 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,424 miles
    Test number
    401895098264
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to deteriorate
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

  21. Fail44,424 miles (+7,518)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,424 miles
    Test number
    934755098288
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to deteriorate
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

  22. Fail36,906 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,906 miles
    Test number
    302300597472
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass36,906 miles (+6,065)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,906 miles
    Test number
    750690297221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    30,841 miles
    Test number
    610011376298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 VMA

Does LF52 VMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 VMA expired on 30 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VMA?
The MOT on LF52 VMA expired on 30 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 VMA done?
LF52 VMA was recorded at 124,271 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2022, an average of 5,776 miles a year.
Has LF52 VMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VMA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 VMA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 VMA find?
LF52 VMA passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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