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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,974 cc

LF52 XGTMOT history

LF52 XGT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 68,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LF52 XGT silver 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 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
68,723 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 XGT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,974 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 XGT was last recorded at 68,723 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,719 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,723 miles
  • 2024 – 61,928 miles
  • 2023 – 55,503 miles
  • 2022 – 47,853 miles
  • 2021 – 39,953 miles
  • 2020 – 33,156 miles
  • 2019 – 32,815 miles
  • 2018 – 31,739 miles
  • 2017 – 31,141 miles
  • 2016 – 30,464 miles
  • 2015 – 29,808 miles
  • 2014 – 29,158 miles
  • 2013 – 27,846 miles
  • 2012 – 26,710 miles
  • 2011 – 25,920 miles
  • 2010 – 24,708 miles
  • 2009 – 22,481 miles
  • 2008 – 19,701 miles
  • 2007 – 18,032 miles
  • 2006 – 15,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,723 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Mirror deteriorated but not more than 50%Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear brake discs pitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,723 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    68,723 miles
    Test number
    643893530470
    • AdvisoryCentral Mirror deteriorated but not more than 50%
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail68,719 miles (+6,791)4 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,719 miles
    Test number
    871050182660
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Mirror deteriorated but not more than 50%
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass61,928 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    61,928 miles
    Test number
    966750885026
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail61,925 miles (+6,422)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,925 miles
    Test number
    819125893792
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass55,503 miles (+7,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,503 miles
    Test number
    195870343394
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass47,853 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    47,853 miles
    Test number
    958726176584
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail47,851 miles (+7,898)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,851 miles
    Test number
    170269944772
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass39,953 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    39,953 miles
    Test number
    399115578877
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail39,951 miles (+6,795)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,951 miles
    Test number
    368859037777
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass33,156 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    33,156 miles
    Test number
    942616140124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail33,156 miles (+341)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,156 miles
    Test number
    854702219598
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass32,815 miles (+1,076)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    32,815 miles
    Test number
    873884410711
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear rear fog and reverse lights lenses loose

  13. Pass31,739 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    31,739 miles
    Test number
    696005140964
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail31,736 miles (+595)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,736 miles
    Test number
    129838675858
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass31,141 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    31,141 miles
    Test number
    220747060615
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail31,136 miles (+672)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,136 miles
    Test number
    413105535025
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass30,464 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    30,464 miles
    Test number
    760566262538
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted

  18. Fail30,464 miles (+656)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,464 miles
    Test number
    409513461973
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted

  19. Pass29,808 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    29,808 miles
    Test number
    124484729535
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryRear number plate slight deterioration

  20. Fail29,808 miles (+650)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,808 miles
    Test number
    280857961963
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryRear number plate slight deterioration

  21. Pass29,158 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    29,158 miles
    Test number
    459135944387
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  22. Fail29,157 miles (+1,311)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,157 miles
    Test number
    178334544328
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  23. Pass27,846 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    27,846 miles
    Test number
    597344343329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,710 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,710 miles
    Test number
    138009842346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,920 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    25,920 miles
    Test number
    697418341326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,708 miles (+2,227)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,708 miles
    Test number
    613389540342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,481 miles (+2,780)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    22,481 miles
    Test number
    812659849334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    19,701 miles
    Test number
    972768818260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail19,701 miles (+1,669)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,701 miles
    Test number
    402778818296
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass18,032 miles (+2,072)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    18,032 miles
    Test number
    803149427260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass15,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    15,960 miles
    Test number
    420164536236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 XGT

Does LF52 XGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 XGT is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF52 XGT?
The MOT on LF52 XGT is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 XGT done?
LF52 XGT was recorded at 68,723 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 2,730 miles a year.
Has LF52 XGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 XGT has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 XGT 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 XGT find?
LF52 XGT passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: central mirror deteriorated but not more than 50%; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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