
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc
LF52 YWGMOT history
LF52 YWG is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 158,537 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 158,537 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,126 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 YWG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 20 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 YWG was last recorded at 158,537 miles on 31 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 158,537 miles · 24 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,126 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 158,537 miles
- 2021 – 152,120 miles
- 2020 – 152,119 miles
- 2019 – 149,547 miles
- 2018 – 145,465 miles
- 2017 – 139,258 miles
- 2016 – 132,183 miles
- 2015 – 125,231 miles
- 2014 – 119,507 miles
- 2013 – 112,933 miles
- 2012 – 103,754 miles
- 2011 – 96,092 miles
- 2010 – 88,015 miles
- 2009 – 76,915 miles
- 2008 – 64,212 miles
- 2007 – 52,703 miles
- 2006 – 43,213 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Corrosion on metal brake pipes
Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2019
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,537 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 158,537 miles
- Test number
- 462612143807
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,537 miles (+3,169)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,537 miles
- Test number
- 199512407895
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass155,368 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 155,368 miles
- Test number
- 718660909462
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail155,368 miles (+3,248)4 dangerous7 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,368 miles
- Test number
- 377744227364
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Body component likely to become detached Exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass152,120 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 152,120 miles
- Test number
- 608190727725
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail152,119 miles (+2,572)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,119 miles
- Test number
- 894555465803
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass149,547 miles (+23)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 149,547 miles
- Test number
- 885285419578
- AdvisoryBoot open warning light on
- AdvisoryCorrosion on metal brake pipes
- AdvisoryFront flexi brake hose at n/s cracking/splitting
- AdvisoryFront tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryPlay in o/s front anti roll bar link rod
- AdvisorySmall blow on exhaust at flexi joint
Fail149,524 miles (+4,059)3 dangerous5 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,524 miles
- Test number
- 680719964527
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoot open warning light on
- AdvisoryCorrosion on metal brake pipes
- AdvisoryFront flexi brake hose at n/s cracking/splitting
- AdvisoryFront tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryPlay in o/s front anti roll bar link rod
- AdvisorySmall blow on exhaust at flexi joint
Pass145,465 miles (+149)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 145,465 miles
- Test number
- 454232459794
- AdvisoryCorrosion on metal brake pipes
- AdvisoryFront tyre at n/s worn on inner edge will soon need changing
- AdvisoryHeatshield above rear exhaust box insecure
- AdvisorySmall blow on exhaust at flexi
Fail145,316 miles (+6,058)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,316 miles
- Test number
- 708448811711
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Main brake pipe down car?? (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on metal brake pipes
- AdvisoryFront tyre at n/s worn on inner edge will soon need changing
- AdvisoryHeatshield above rear exhaust box insecure
- AdvisorySmall blow on exhaust at flexi
Pass139,258 miles (+129)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 139,258 miles
- Test number
- 265171478159
- AdvisoryCorrosion on metal brake pipes
- AdvisoryFront flexi brake hose splitting/cracking at n/s
- AdvisoryFront tyre wearing on edges at n/s
Fail139,129 miles (+6,946)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,129 miles
- Test number
- 277051437462
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber split (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryCorrosion on metal brake pipes
- AdvisoryFront flexi brake hose splitting/cracking at n/s
- AdvisoryFront tyre wearing on edges at n/s
Pass132,183 miles (+368)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 132,183 miles
- Test number
- 811756986285
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear metal brake pipes
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear shockers
- AdvisoryFront flexi brake hose at n/s perishing/cracking
- AdvisoryHeat shield above rear exhaust box insecure
- AdvisoryRear brake pads low?
- AdvisorySmall blow on front exhaust pipe
Fail131,815 miles (+6,584)8 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,815 miles
- Test number
- 872929037201
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill jacking point (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front flexy brake hose cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewalls damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake pipes and rear shockers corroded
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever high
Pass125,231 miles (+5,724)6 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 125,231 miles
- Test number
- 629221004417
- DangerousFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- DangerousN/s and o/s sills have light corrosion
- DangerousPark brake effort only just met
Pass119,507 miles (+6,574)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 119,507 miles
- Test number
- 456809904454
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass112,933 miles (+9,179)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 112,933 miles
- Test number
- 755021103307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,754 miles (+2,680)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 103,754 miles
- Test number
- 867769752281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,074 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2013
- Odometer
- 101,074 miles
- Test number
- 308495422157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,073 miles (+4,981)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,073 miles
- Test number
- 648324122176
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass96,092 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 96,092 miles
- Test number
- 685125241213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteSlight damage to offside mirror glass
Fail96,092 miles (+8,077)5 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,092 miles
- Test number
- 495715841255
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteSlight damage to offside mirror glass
Pass88,015 miles (+11,100)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 88,015 miles
- Test number
- 312596240466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,915 miles (+12,703)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 76,915 miles
- Test number
- 671813739252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,212 miles (+11,509)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 64,212 miles
- Test number
- 963284258249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,703 miles (+9,490)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 52,703 miles
- Test number
- 360345437218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,213 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 43,213 miles
- Test number
- 280187136273
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LF52 YWG
- Does LF52 YWG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF52 YWG expired on 30 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 YWG?
- The MOT on LF52 YWG expired on 30 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF52 YWG done?
- LF52 YWG was recorded at 158,537 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2022, an average of 7,126 miles a year.
- Has LF52 YWG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 YWG has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LF52 YWG 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 YWG find?
- LF52 YWG passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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