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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LF52 XDGMOT history

LF52 XDG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 173,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2022.

LF52 XDG blue 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 2 Aug 2023
Mileage
173,047 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2022
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 XDG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 XDG was last recorded at 173,047 miles on 3 Aug 2022, 8,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Aug 2019: 14,860 miles, lower than 137,522 miles on 30 Jun 2018.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,131 miles · 28 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
8,916 miles
Average per year
8,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 173,047 miles
  • 2021 – 164,131 miles
  • 2020 – 156,016 miles
  • 2019 – 148,609 miles
  • 2018 – 137,522 miles
  • 2017 – 130,863 miles
  • 2016 – 124,181 miles
  • 2015 – 115,133 miles
  • 2014 – 111,489 miles
  • 2013 – 106,123 miles
  • 2012 – 99,286 miles
  • 2011 – 96,620 miles
  • 2010 – 91,869 miles
  • 2009 – 80,318 miles
  • 2008 – 64,343 miles
  • 2006 – 40,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,047 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded OSF/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,047 miles (+8,916)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    173,047 miles
    Test number
    163085246304
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded OSF/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass164,131 miles (+8,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    164,131 miles
    Test number
    860896407798
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass156,016 miles (+7,407)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    156,016 miles
    Test number
    591695298712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,609 miles
    Test number
    811868712453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass14,860 miles (-122,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    14,860 miles
    Test number
    544533903464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass137,522 miles (+6,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    137,522 miles
    Test number
    217533413999
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass130,863 miles (+6,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    130,863 miles
    Test number
    354421427152
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  8. Pass124,181 miles (+9,048)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    124,181 miles
    Test number
    123050883781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,133 miles (+3,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    115,133 miles
    Test number
    348500215257
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass111,489 miles (+5,366)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    111,489 miles
    Test number
    778091744234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,123 miles (+6,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    106,123 miles
    Test number
    136841243233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass99,286 miles (+2,666)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    99,286 miles
    Test number
    245375512422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,620 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    96,620 miles
    Test number
    978196211149
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside front inner wish bone bushes have slight play

  14. Fail96,620 miles (+4,751)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,620 miles
    Test number
    568586511102
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside front inner wish bone bushes have slight play

  15. Pass91,869 miles (+11,551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    91,869 miles
    Test number
    821186040219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass80,318 miles (+15,975)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    80,318 miles
    Test number
    784941939266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,343 miles (+23,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    64,343 miles
    Test number
    814971428262
    • 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. Pass40,650 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    40,650 miles
    Test number
    732921446297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,501 miles2 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,501 miles
    Test number
    622758736242
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside rear tyre tread worn to limit and badly worn on inner edge.
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads low and worn unevenly.
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads are low, advise renew soon.
    • NoteSlight front brake imbalance.

Questions about LF52 XDG

Does LF52 XDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 XDG expired on 2 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 XDG?
The MOT on LF52 XDG expired on 2 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 XDG done?
LF52 XDG was recorded at 173,047 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2022, an average of 8,317 miles a year.
Has LF52 XDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 XDG has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2011.
Has the mileage on LF52 XDG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 XDG find?
LF52 XDG passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; coil spring corroded osf/osr; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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