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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LF52 YXEMOT history

LF52 YXE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LF52 YXE blue 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 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
134,320 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 YXE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 YXE was last recorded at 134,320 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 5,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,322 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,998 miles
Average per year
5,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,320 miles
  • 2024 – 128,322 miles
  • 2023 – 118,641 miles
  • 2022 – 107,532 miles
  • 2021 – 101,156 miles
  • 2020 – 96,390 miles
  • 2019 – 91,843 miles
  • 2018 – 88,818 miles
  • 2016 – 83,531 miles
  • 2015 – 78,859 miles
  • 2014 – 74,345 miles
  • 2012 – 71,438 miles
  • 2011 – 66,714 miles
  • 2010 – 58,838 miles
  • 2009 – 49,946 miles
  • 2008 – 40,703 miles
  • 2007 – 32,697 miles
  • 2006 – 24,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,320 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both plastic headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded nearside of fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,320 miles (+5,998)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    134,320 miles
    Test number
    104976033887
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both plastic headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded nearside of fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,322 miles (+9,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,322 miles
    Test number
    907648985574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,641 miles (+11,109)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    118,641 miles
    Test number
    856589971897
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,532 miles (+6,376)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,532 miles
    Test number
    216598342345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,156 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,156 miles
    Test number
    154217753506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail101,156 miles (+4,766)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,156 miles
    Test number
    364986991072
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass96,390 miles (+4,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,390 miles
    Test number
    567735947656
    • AdvisoryWeld repair carried out on offside rear wheel

  8. Pass91,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,843 miles
    Test number
    943608397243
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on steering & suspension components

  9. Fail91,843 miles (+3,025)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,843 miles
    Test number
    892098751915
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on steering & suspension components

  10. Pass88,818 miles (+5,287)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,818 miles
    Test number
    268684003913
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel rim weld repair carried out
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished & cracking
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on all brake discs
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on suspension components

  11. Pass83,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    83,531 miles
    Test number
    264283415735
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has wear on both edges

  12. Fail83,529 miles (+4,670)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,529 miles
    Test number
    504104459611
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has wear on both edges

  13. Pass78,859 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,859 miles
    Test number
    720530553064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail78,845 miles (+4,500)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,845 miles
    Test number
    711485437147
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass74,345 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,345 miles
    Test number
    828977724275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Fail74,345 miles (+2,907)3 failures13 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,345 miles
    Test number
    169696124200
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteWipers judder on screen.clear ok

  17. Pass71,438 miles (+4,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    71,438 miles
    Test number
    107234352342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass66,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,714 miles
    Test number
    616091711303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail66,709 miles (+7,871)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,709 miles
    Test number
    637171611362
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNsf brake sensor worn threw

  20. Pass58,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,838 miles
    Test number
    512913000397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,835 miles (+8,889)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,835 miles
    Test number
    534703700326
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs poor condition

  22. Pass49,946 miles (+9,243)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    49,946 miles
    Test number
    964780099211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,703 miles (+8,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,703 miles
    Test number
    432208788293
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass32,697 miles (+7,774)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,697 miles
    Test number
    874967157257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,923 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    24,923 miles
    Test number
    980794886223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,896 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,896 miles
    Test number
    313645756475
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LF52 YXE

Does LF52 YXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 YXE is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF52 YXE?
The MOT on LF52 YXE is valid until 15 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 YXE done?
LF52 YXE was recorded at 134,320 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 5,684 miles a year.
Has LF52 YXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 YXE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LF52 YXE 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 YXE find?
LF52 YXE passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both plastic headlamp lenses deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded nearside of fuel tank area; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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