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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LF52 XESMOT history

LF52 XES is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2022.

LF52 XES 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 Apr 2023
Mileage
119,630 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 XES
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 XES was last recorded at 119,630 miles on 11 Apr 2022, 832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,798 miles · 5 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
832 miles
Average per year
6,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 119,630 miles
  • 2020 – 118,798 miles
  • 2019 – 116,136 miles
  • 2018 – 112,903 miles
  • 2017 – 109,683 miles
  • 2016 – 106,106 miles
  • 2015 – 101,311 miles
  • 2014 – 98,232 miles
  • 2013 – 90,718 miles
  • 2012 – 81,053 miles
  • 2011 – 63,235 miles
  • 2010 – 53,343 miles
  • 2009 – 45,165 miles
  • 2008 – 37,986 miles
  • 2007 – 29,830 miles
  • 2006 – 24,522 miles
  • 2005 – 18,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,630 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear seats missing at time of test

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,630 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    119,630 miles
    Test number
    997782640385
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear seats missing at time of test

  2. Fail119,630 miles (+832)2 major2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,630 miles
    Test number
    487393627737
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear seats missing at time of test

  3. Pass118,798 miles (+2,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,798 miles
    Test number
    178972752743
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,136 miles (+3,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,136 miles
    Test number
    868393892963
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass112,903 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    112,903 miles
    Test number
    483956496787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail112,901 miles (+3,218)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,901 miles
    Test number
    458106245481
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light is on (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass109,683 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    109,683 miles
    Test number
    918835492908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisorySigns of oil leak

  8. Fail109,683 miles (+3,577)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,683 miles
    Test number
    269163884751
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective rod detached o/s/f lower arm (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch trim (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisorySigns of oil leak

  9. Pass106,106 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,106 miles
    Test number
    621282926189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,105 miles (+4,794)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,105 miles
    Test number
    667158526105
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  11. Pass101,311 miles (+3,079)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    101,311 miles
    Test number
    529023374216
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside wiper blades deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass98,232 miles (+7,514)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    98,232 miles
    Test number
    247915004370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,718 miles
    Test number
    457481503328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,718 miles (+9,665)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,718 miles
    Test number
    617271003315
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass81,053 miles (+17,818)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,053 miles
    Test number
    706984592204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner sidewall cracking

  16. Pass63,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,235 miles
    Test number
    529578691211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,235 miles (+9,892)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,235 miles
    Test number
    835078591248
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass53,343 miles (+8,178)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,343 miles
    Test number
    603819690251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,165 miles
    Test number
    140711309329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,165 miles (+7,179)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,165 miles
    Test number
    914571509331
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass37,986 miles (+8,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,986 miles
    Test number
    114613818397
    • 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)

  22. Pass29,830 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,830 miles
    Test number
    814094117357
    • 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)

  23. Fail29,830 miles (+5,308)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,830 miles
    Test number
    993830017309
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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)

  24. Pass24,522 miles (+6,256)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    24,522 miles
    Test number
    354905606365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    18,266 miles
    Test number
    503663995271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 XES

Does LF52 XES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 XES expired on 10 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 XES?
The MOT on LF52 XES expired on 10 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 XES done?
LF52 XES was recorded at 119,630 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2022, an average of 6,153 miles a year.
Has LF52 XES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 XES has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 XES 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 XES find?
LF52 XES passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2022 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear, and 4 more.

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