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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LF52 XFJMOT history

LF52 XFJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 67,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

LF52 XFJ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2025
Mileage
67,901 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 XFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LF52 XFJ was last recorded at 67,901 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 6,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,892 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6,009 miles
Average per year
2,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,901 miles
  • 2024 – 61,892 miles
  • 2020 – 58,677 miles
  • 2019 – 57,178 miles
  • 2018 – 55,327 miles
  • 2017 – 52,700 miles
  • 2016 – 50,886 miles
  • 2015 – 49,110 miles
  • 2014 – 47,586 miles
  • 2013 – 45,754 miles
  • 2012 – 44,112 miles
  • 2011 – 42,653 miles
  • 2010 – 41,046 miles
  • 2009 – 38,010 miles
  • 2008 – 35,532 miles
  • 2007 – 33,274 miles
  • 2006 – 29,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail67,901 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT failures 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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail67,901 miles (+6,009)1 dangerous14 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,901 miles
    Test number
    217299678821
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass61,892 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    61,892 miles
    Test number
    132867792289
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail61,892 miles (+3,215)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,892 miles
    Test number
    964668150889
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass58,677 miles (+1,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,677 miles
    Test number
    141484581220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass57,178 miles (+1,851)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,178 miles
    Test number
    760896498854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,327 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    55,327 miles
    Test number
    242279954749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,700 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,700 miles
    Test number
    912921852681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,886 miles
    Test number
    997133921518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,886 miles (+1,776)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,886 miles
    Test number
    901871729220
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)

  10. Pass49,110 miles (+1,524)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,110 miles
    Test number
    116413905244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,586 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,586 miles
    Test number
    359649204475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,754 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,754 miles
    Test number
    277088823290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,748 miles (+1,636)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,748 miles
    Test number
    997688313286
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass44,112 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,112 miles
    Test number
    576459812267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,653 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,653 miles
    Test number
    399335731467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,046 miles (+3,036)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,046 miles
    Test number
    323785530400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,010 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,010 miles
    Test number
    374431449223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,006 miles (+2,474)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,006 miles
    Test number
    684370849287
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  19. Pass35,532 miles (+2,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,532 miles
    Test number
    503921848295
    • 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)

  20. Pass33,274 miles (+3,921)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,274 miles
    Test number
    483072037295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,353 miles
    Test number
    384386536453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 XFJ

Does LF52 XFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 XFJ expired on 1 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 XFJ?
The MOT on LF52 XFJ expired on 1 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 XFJ done?
LF52 XFJ was recorded at 67,901 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 2,016 miles a year.
Has LF52 XFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 XFJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 XFJ 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 XFJ find?
LF52 XFJ failed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 14 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 15 more.

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