BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc
LF52 XGJMOT history
LF52 XGJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 162,387 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 May 2024
- Mileage
- 162,387 mi
- At MOT on 9 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,153 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 XGJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 XGJ was last recorded at 162,387 miles on 9 May 2023, 2,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Jun 2010: 9,895 miles, lower than 90,201 miles on 13 May 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 160,179 miles · 8 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,208 miles
- Average per year
- 6,153 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 162,387 miles
- 2022 – 160,179 miles
- 2021 – 154,336 miles
- 2020 – 148,186 miles
- 2019 – 143,957 miles
- 2018 – 140,585 miles
- 2017 – 140,563 miles
- 2016 – 140,537 miles
- 2015 – 136,788 miles
- 2014 – 132,194 miles
- 2013 – 128,007 miles
- 2012 – 120,206 miles
- 2011 – 114,727 miles
- 2010 – 9,895 miles
- 2009 – 90,201 miles
- 2007 – 78,587 miles
- 2006 – 64,829 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,387 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013
Full MOT history
25 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,387 miles (+2,208)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2024
- Odometer
- 162,387 miles
- Test number
- 373257308538
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass160,179 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 160,179 miles
- Test number
- 232056643146
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail160,179 miles (+5,843)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,179 miles
- Test number
- 985672780981
- Repaired at testOffside Front Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,336 miles (+6,150)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 154,336 miles
- Test number
- 712565480503
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass148,186 miles (+4,229)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 148,186 miles
- Test number
- 200553818024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass143,957 miles (+3,372)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 143,957 miles
- Test number
- 406597381812
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass140,585 miles (+22)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 140,585 miles
- Test number
- 531468175695
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass140,563 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 140,563 miles
- Test number
- 544239496626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,547 miles (+10)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,547 miles
- Test number
- 500933955735
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Fail140,537 miles (+3,749)12 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,537 miles
- Test number
- 481477218477
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle Emission not tested (7.3.A.2b)
- FailureFront Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass136,788 miles (+4,594)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 136,788 miles
- Test number
- 179767685556
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass132,194 miles (+4,187)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 132,194 miles
- Test number
- 989133604386
- NoteEngine light on
Pass128,007 miles (+7,801)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 128,007 miles
- Test number
- 198723103301
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass120,206 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 120,206 miles
- Test number
- 486193002324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,206 miles (+5,479)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,206 miles
- Test number
- 877403002340
- Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Repaired at testHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass114,727 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 114,727 miles
- Test number
- 737268091265
- NoteHazzard switch sticking intermittent
Fail114,727 miles (+104,832)5 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,727 miles
- Test number
- 219808691262
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteHazzard switch sticking intermittent
Pass9,895 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2011
- Odometer
- 9,895 miles
- Test number
- 712782050101
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail9,895 miles (-80,306)4 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,895 miles
- Test number
- 891072950131
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,201 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2010
- Odometer
- 90,201 miles
- Test number
- 831803839135
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside door mirror loose
- NoteOil leak
Fail90,201 miles (+11,614)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,201 miles
- Test number
- 783198329156
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside door mirror loose
- NoteOil leak
Pass78,587 miles (+13,758)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 78,587 miles
- Test number
- 282998557335
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass64,829 miles (+6,676)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 64,829 miles
- Test number
- 422450426326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,153 miles (+64)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2007
- Odometer
- 58,153 miles
- Test number
- 580200056169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,089 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,089 miles
- Test number
- 220287146440
- FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Questions about LF52 XGJ
- Does LF52 XGJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF52 XGJ expired on 8 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 XGJ?
- The MOT on LF52 XGJ expired on 8 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF52 XGJ done?
- LF52 XGJ was recorded at 162,387 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2023, an average of 6,153 miles a year.
- Has LF52 XGJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 XGJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LF52 XGJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LF52 XGJ find?
- LF52 XGJ passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2023 with 8 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.
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