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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LF52 YWHMOT history

LF52 YWH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 73,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2022.

LF52 YWH blue 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 4 Nov 2023
Mileage
73,534 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2022
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 YWH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 YWH was last recorded at 73,534 miles on 24 Oct 2022, 1,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Oct 2012: 33,033 miles, lower than 88,118 miles on 3 Nov 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
71,642 miles · 4 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1,892 miles
Average per year
3,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 73,534 miles
  • 2021 – 71,642 miles
  • 2020 – 70,181 miles
  • 2019 – 67,614 miles
  • 2018 – 63,502 miles
  • 2017 – 59,573 miles
  • 2016 – 56,069 miles
  • 2015 – 51,592 miles
  • 2014 – 47,276 miles
  • 2013 – 39,338 miles
  • 2012 – 33,033 miles
  • 2011 – 88,118 miles
  • 2010 – 21,734 miles
  • 2009 – 17,883 miles
  • 2008 – 15,703 miles
  • 2007 – 13,899 miles
  • 2006 – 11,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,534 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,534 miles (+1,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,534 miles
    Test number
    462665921023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass71,642 miles (+1,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,642 miles
    Test number
    449574377617
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass70,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,181 miles
    Test number
    588053776186
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail70,181 miles (+2,567)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,181 miles
    Test number
    725625636143
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass67,614 miles (+4,112)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,614 miles
    Test number
    452708895664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,502 miles (+3,929)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    63,502 miles
    Test number
    925088918729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,573 miles (+3,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,573 miles
    Test number
    630595373175
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
  8. Pass56,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,069 miles
    Test number
    621382599687
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  9. Fail56,069 miles (+4,477)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,069 miles
    Test number
    379605244918
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  10. Pass51,592 miles (+4,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    51,592 miles
    Test number
    379503553873
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass47,276 miles (+7,938)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,276 miles
    Test number
    815830504396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,338 miles (+6,305)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    39,338 miles
    Test number
    378553203327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,033 miles (-55,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,033 miles
    Test number
    508730292211
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass88,118 miles (+66,384)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    88,118 miles
    Test number
    489367101377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,734 miles (+3,851)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    21,734 miles
    Test number
    331587060254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,883 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    17,883 miles
    Test number
    801230989255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,703 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,703 miles
    Test number
    224648668208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,899 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    13,899 miles
    Test number
    314418467424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    11,641 miles
    Test number
    610017456253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 YWH

Does LF52 YWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 YWH expired on 4 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 YWH?
The MOT on LF52 YWH expired on 4 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 YWH done?
LF52 YWH was recorded at 73,534 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2022, an average of 3,842 miles a year.
Has LF52 YWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 YWH has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LF52 YWH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 YWH find?
LF52 YWH passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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