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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LF52 XAKMOT history

LF52 XAK is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 173,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

LF52 XAK black 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 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
173,838 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 XAK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 XAK was last recorded at 173,838 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,838 miles · 4 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,838 miles
  • 2025 – 167,528 miles
  • 2024 – 160,492 miles
  • 2023 – 150,111 miles
  • 2022 – 139,937 miles
  • 2021 – 130,471 miles
  • 2020 – 125,537 miles
  • 2018 – 109,693 miles
  • 2017 – 103,659 miles
  • 2015 – 98,316 miles
  • 2014 – 94,508 miles
  • 2013 – 88,665 miles
  • 2012 – 83,056 miles
  • 2011 – 77,788 miles
  • 2010 – 70,641 miles
  • 2009 – 64,203 miles
  • 2008 – 57,366 miles
  • 2007 – 51,334 miles
  • 2006 – 44,167 miles
  • 2005 – 37,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,838 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine lower covers in place unable to see source of leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear as marked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass173,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    173,838 miles
    Test number
    695918737010
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine lower covers in place unable to see source of leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail173,838 miles (+6,310)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,838 miles
    Test number
    345385263214
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine lower covers in place unable to see source of leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,528 miles (+3)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    167,528 miles
    Test number
    914383827027
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail167,525 miles (+7,033)4 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,525 miles
    Test number
    517062546031
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake locking device missing locking/rattle pin missing (1.1.21 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut lose (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass160,492 miles (+40)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    160,492 miles
    Test number
    953830651037
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail160,452 miles (+10,341)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,452 miles
    Test number
    811910575328
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ball joint dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass150,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    150,111 miles
    Test number
    493854408906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail150,111 miles (+10,174)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,111 miles
    Test number
    555467219901
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass139,937 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,937 miles
    Test number
    253145943066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPoor head light beam pattern lenses faded

  10. Fail139,937 miles (+9,466)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,937 miles
    Test number
    730339841615
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPoor head light beam pattern lenses faded

  11. Pass130,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    130,471 miles
    Test number
    628401663099
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper insecure

  12. Fail130,471 miles (+4,934)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,471 miles
    Test number
    392447975916
    • DangerousLow park effort
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass125,537 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,537 miles
    Test number
    118515821053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Handbrake may need adjusting.

  14. Fail125,535 miles (+15,842)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,535 miles
    Test number
    847972762965
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both bulbs insecure (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Handbrake may need adjusting.

  15. Pass109,693 miles (+2,644)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    109,693 miles
    Test number
    733797138361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,049 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    107,049 miles
    Test number
    687417085936
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail107,049 miles (+3,390)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,049 miles
    Test number
    670037217939
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre under inflated.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass103,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    103,659 miles
    Test number
    755516515055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,659 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,659 miles
    Test number
    236612358826
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail103,659 miles (+5,343)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,659 miles
    Test number
    726257753215
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass98,316 miles (+3,808)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,316 miles
    Test number
    491988363683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,508 miles (+5,843)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,508 miles
    Test number
    626004854210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass88,665 miles (+5,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,665 miles
    Test number
    848175953217
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass83,056 miles (+5,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    83,056 miles
    Test number
    275577052220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass77,788 miles (+7,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    77,788 miles
    Test number
    137769371264
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Pass70,641 miles (+6,438)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,641 miles
    Test number
    743696780235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass64,203 miles (+6,837)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,203 miles
    Test number
    784464509302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass57,366 miles (+6,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,366 miles
    Test number
    500859298211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass51,334 miles (+7,167)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    51,334 miles
    Test number
    723596997236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass44,167 miles (+6,281)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    44,167 miles
    Test number
    532500586213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  31. Pass37,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    37,886 miles
    Test number
    932524585294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 XAK

Does LF52 XAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 XAK is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 XAK?
The MOT on LF52 XAK is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 XAK done?
LF52 XAK was recorded at 173,838 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 6,690 miles a year.
Has LF52 XAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 XAK has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LF52 XAK 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 XAK find?
LF52 XAK passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine lower covers in place unable to see source of leak.

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