BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
LL52 ABFMOT history
LL52 ABF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 73,260 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 73,260 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,027 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL52 ABF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 25 Feb 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL52 ABF was last recorded at 73,260 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 6,571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,689 miles · 29 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,571 miles
- Average per year
- 3,027 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,260 miles
- 2025 – 66,689 miles
- 2024 – 61,365 miles
- 2023 – 55,223 miles
- 2022 – 53,021 miles
- 2021 – 50,865 miles
- 2020 – 48,653 miles
- 2019 – 47,269 miles
- 2018 – 45,854 miles
- 2017 – 44,675 miles
- 2016 – 43,950 miles
- 2015 – 43,339 miles
- 2014 – 42,749 miles
- 2013 – 41,861 miles
- 2012 – 37,684 miles
- 2011 – 34,245 miles
- 2010 – 29,715 miles
- 2009 – 25,924 miles
- 2008 – 21,016 miles
- 2007 – 17,605 miles
- 2006 – 13,006 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,260 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,260 miles (+6,571)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 73,260 miles
- Test number
- 716667010099
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass66,689 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 66,689 miles
- Test number
- 562553064509
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Fail66,689 miles (+5,324)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,689 miles
- Test number
- 397348877635
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Pass61,365 miles (+6,142)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 61,365 miles
- Test number
- 310606073301
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Pass55,223 miles (+2,202)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 55,223 miles
- Test number
- 610703152733
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Pass53,021 miles (+37)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 53,021 miles
- Test number
- 888812505430
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail52,984 miles (+2,119)3 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,984 miles
- Test number
- 836557542810
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass50,865 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 50,865 miles
- Test number
- 817302527221
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail50,864 miles (+2,211)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,864 miles
- Test number
- 593269685470
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass48,653 miles (+30)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 48,653 miles
- Test number
- 617530403124
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central. Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Jacking rubber missing
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail48,623 miles (+1,354)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,623 miles
- Test number
- 623710844546
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central. Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Jacking rubber missing
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass47,269 miles (+1,415)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 47,269 miles
- Test number
- 373923184297
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass45,854 miles (+1,179)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 45,854 miles
- Test number
- 301195941878
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass44,675 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 44,675 miles
- Test number
- 937684845734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,674 miles (+724)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,674 miles
- Test number
- 679352621948
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass43,950 miles (+611)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 43,950 miles
- Test number
- 850974565315
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp brocken
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Pass43,339 miles (+590)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 43,339 miles
- Test number
- 155381835074
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteCentre exhaust clamp broken
Pass42,749 miles (+888)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 42,749 miles
- Test number
- 917083354013
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFront exhaust mounting broken
Pass41,861 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 41,861 miles
- Test number
- 256340763079
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
- NoteProp shaft rubber perrished
Fail41,861 miles (+4,177)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,861 miles
- Test number
- 465120563000
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
- NoteProp shaft rubber perrished
Pass37,684 miles (+3,439)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 37,684 miles
- Test number
- 635456852040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,245 miles (+4,530)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 34,245 miles
- Test number
- 115167051016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,715 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 29,715 miles
- Test number
- 181568850062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,712 miles (+3,788)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,712 miles
- Test number
- 142878650032
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass25,924 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 25,924 miles
- Test number
- 180518699416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,924 miles (+4,908)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,924 miles
- Test number
- 500157499082
- FailureNearside Rear 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 Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass21,016 miles (+3,411)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 21,016 miles
- Test number
- 941251278067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,605 miles (+4,599)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 17,605 miles
- Test number
- 553634357014
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUST
- NoteOFF SIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON SIDEWEL
Pass13,006 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 13,006 miles
- Test number
- 243646066058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL52 ABF
- Does LL52 ABF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL52 ABF is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL52 ABF?
- The MOT on LL52 ABF is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL52 ABF done?
- LL52 ABF was recorded at 73,260 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 3,027 miles a year.
- Has LL52 ABF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL52 ABF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LL52 ABF 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 LL52 ABF find?
- LL52 ABF passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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