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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LL52 FBKMOT history

LL52 FBK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

LL52 FBK 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 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
135,740 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL52 FBK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL52 FBK was last recorded at 135,740 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,740 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,740 miles
  • 2025 – 132,764 miles
  • 2024 – 130,152 miles
  • 2023 – 127,541 miles
  • 2022 – 124,852 miles
  • 2021 – 120,380 miles
  • 2020 – 110,915 miles
  • 2019 – 100,385 miles
  • 2018 – 90,141 miles
  • 2017 – 85,328 miles
  • 2016 – 80,777 miles
  • 2015 – 77,222 miles
  • 2014 – 72,698 miles
  • 2013 – 67,416 miles
  • 2012 – 61,487 miles
  • 2011 – 57,365 miles
  • 2010 – 54,314 miles
  • 2009 – 51,805 miles
  • 2008 – 44,571 miles
  • 2007 – 37,947 miles
  • 2006 – 30,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,740 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Reverse lamp lens damaged and light also not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Slight engine oil leak slight deteriation to front brake flexi hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass135,740 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    135,740 miles
    Test number
    557390459360
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Reverse lamp lens damaged and light also not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail135,740 miles (+2,976)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,740 miles
    Test number
    339250656872
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator does not face the rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Reverse lamp lens damaged and light also not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass132,764 miles (+2,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    132,764 miles
    Test number
    503558538413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,152 miles (+2,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    130,152 miles
    Test number
    971338866609
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,541 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    127,541 miles
    Test number
    510992665245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,852 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,852 miles
    Test number
    789663440520
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail124,850 miles (+4,470)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,850 miles
    Test number
    995931283100
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass120,380 miles (+9,465)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    120,380 miles
    Test number
    212827515995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,915 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    110,915 miles
    Test number
    377672693262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail110,913 miles (+10,528)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,913 miles
    Test number
    797873369911
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass100,385 miles (+10,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,385 miles
    Test number
    110717137970
    • 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))

  12. Pass90,141 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,141 miles
    Test number
    273201476060
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak slight deteriation to front brake flexi hoses

  13. Fail90,134 miles (+4,806)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,134 miles
    Test number
    972590070786
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak slight deteriation to front brake flexi hoses

  14. Pass85,328 miles (+4,551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,328 miles
    Test number
    746979181051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass80,777 miles (+3,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,777 miles
    Test number
    364440246517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass77,222 miles (+4,524)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,222 miles
    Test number
    446542125294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass72,698 miles (+5,282)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,698 miles
    Test number
    968687124287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,416 miles (+5,929)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,416 miles
    Test number
    389161823432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,487 miles (+4,122)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    61,487 miles
    Test number
    598072322251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,365 miles (+3,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,365 miles
    Test number
    426096211263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass54,314 miles (+2,509)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,314 miles
    Test number
    631178610252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,805 miles (+7,234)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    51,805 miles
    Test number
    824346229237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,571 miles (+6,624)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,571 miles
    Test number
    573382228237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,947 miles (+7,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,947 miles
    Test number
    441588927295
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass30,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,646 miles
    Test number
    444634926295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL52 FBK

Does LL52 FBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL52 FBK is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL52 FBK?
The MOT on LL52 FBK is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL52 FBK done?
LL52 FBK was recorded at 135,740 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 5,275 miles a year.
Has LL52 FBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL52 FBK has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LL52 FBK 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 FBK find?
LL52 FBK passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, and 3 more.

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