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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LL52 FOAMOT history

LL52 FOA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

LL52 FOA 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 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,695 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL52 FOA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL52 FOA was last recorded at 118,695 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 3,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,523 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,172 miles
Average per year
4,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,695 miles
  • 2024 – 115,523 miles
  • 2023 – 101,213 miles
  • 2022 – 89,765 miles
  • 2021 – 77,235 miles
  • 2020 – 70,567 miles
  • 2019 – 59,452 miles
  • 2017 – 55,596 miles
  • 2016 – 49,860 miles
  • 2015 – 47,255 miles
  • 2014 – 45,491 miles
  • 2013 – 43,168 miles
  • 2012 – 40,144 miles
  • 2011 – 37,695 miles
  • 2010 – 35,320 miles
  • 2009 – 33,274 miles
  • 2008 – 27,888 miles
  • 2007 – 25,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,695 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,695 miles
    Test number
    455723510503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,689 miles (+3,166)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,689 miles
    Test number
    259808115263
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass115,523 miles (+3,043)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,523 miles
    Test number
    726445493370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,480 miles (+11,267)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,480 miles
    Test number
    968494240901
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn
    • AdvisoryFront inner pads becoming low
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wishbone rear bushes
    • AdvisorySlight play in both racks ends
    • AdvisoryWaterpump very noisy
  5. Pass101,213 miles (+11,448)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    101,213 miles
    Test number
    885547220333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D"BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s drivers door seal deteriorated
  6. Pass89,765 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,765 miles
    Test number
    737729602133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail89,764 miles (+12,529)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,764 miles
    Test number
    284773899030
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass77,235 miles (+6,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,235 miles
    Test number
    455991758377
    • AdvisoryUNDER GUARDS FITTED TO FRONT
  9. Pass70,567 miles (+11,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,567 miles
    Test number
    850507855061
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted.
  10. Pass59,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,452 miles
    Test number
    184111401724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,452 miles (+3,856)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,452 miles
    Test number
    684718604372
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up is to the right (4.1.2 (c))
  12. Pass55,596 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,596 miles
    Test number
    675727117645
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has damage to outer wall
    • AdvisoryWiper blades worn
  13. Fail55,596 miles (+5,736)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,596 miles
    Test number
    757606762633
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has damage to outer wall
    • AdvisoryWiper blades worn
  14. Pass49,860 miles (+2,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,860 miles
    Test number
    244996106168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass47,255 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,255 miles
    Test number
    418715075057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,491 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,491 miles
    Test number
    559387864070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,168 miles (+3,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,168 miles
    Test number
    575407763064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass40,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,144 miles
    Test number
    417939752005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,144 miles (+2,449)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,144 miles
    Test number
    689468152003
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass37,695 miles (+2,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    37,695 miles
    Test number
    776010761049
    • 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)
  21. Pass35,320 miles (+2,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,320 miles
    Test number
    212222920026
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Pass33,274 miles (+5,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    33,274 miles
    Test number
    290597059059
    • 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)
  23. Pass27,888 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,888 miles
    Test number
    504510438031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,745 miles (+2,358)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,745 miles
    Test number
    394296028029
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  25. Pass25,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,387 miles
    Test number
    112919827064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL52 FOA

Does LL52 FOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL52 FOA is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL52 FOA?
The MOT on LL52 FOA 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 FOA done?
LL52 FOA was recorded at 118,695 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 4,907 miles a year.
Has LL52 FOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL52 FOA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LL52 FOA 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 FOA find?
LL52 FOA passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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