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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LL52 FPCMOT history

LL52 FPC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 84,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

LL52 FPC black 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 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
84,705 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL52 FPC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL52 FPC was last recorded at 84,705 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,704 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,705 miles
  • 2025 – 81,098 miles
  • 2024 – 80,391 miles
  • 2023 – 80,193 miles
  • 2022 – 79,404 miles
  • 2021 – 79,017 miles
  • 2020 – 78,699 miles
  • 2019 – 77,965 miles
  • 2018 – 77,332 miles
  • 2017 – 76,791 miles
  • 2016 – 75,829 miles
  • 2015 – 73,991 miles
  • 2013 – 70,916 miles
  • 2012 – 60,338 miles
  • 2010 – 49,132 miles
  • 2009 – 29,211 miles
  • 2008 – 16,971 miles
  • 2006 – 14,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,705 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryEML onRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTPMS onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal crackingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • TPMS light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear discs scored

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,705 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    84,705 miles
    Test number
    972143002567
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTPMS on
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  2. Fail84,704 miles (+3,606)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,704 miles
    Test number
    653881196830
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTPMS on
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  3. Pass81,098 miles (+707)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    81,098 miles
    Test number
    945089806342
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  4. Pass80,391 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    80,391 miles
    Test number
    141738305462
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear discs scored
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  5. Fail80,391 miles (+198)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,391 miles
    Test number
    876511546290
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear discs scored
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  6. Pass80,193 miles (+789)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,193 miles
    Test number
    278057198823
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers clearing action poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass79,404 miles (+387)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    79,404 miles
    Test number
    880696231197
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Body component slightly loose mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTPMS displays a fault

  8. Pass79,017 miles (+318)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,017 miles
    Test number
    835054814006
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTPM displays a fault

  9. Pass78,699 miles (+734)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    78,699 miles
    Test number
    617907564922
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTPM warning lamp displays a fault

  10. Pass77,965 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,965 miles
    Test number
    143638746277
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring lamp displayed

  11. Fail77,961 miles (+629)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,961 miles
    Test number
    797490936055
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody component slightly loose offside grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction lamp displays a fault
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring lamp displayed

  12. Pass77,332 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    77,332 miles
    Test number
    311632827085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,331 miles (+540)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,331 miles
    Test number
    963478574500
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  14. Pass76,791 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,791 miles
    Test number
    120576351705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,829 miles (+1,838)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,829 miles
    Test number
    246410070752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,991 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,991 miles
    Test number
    258474155036
    • NoteTyre pressure monitoring warning lamp displayed

  17. Fail73,991 miles (+3,075)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,991 miles
    Test number
    536482555025
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteTyre pressure monitoring warning lamp displayed

  18. Pass70,916 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,916 miles
    Test number
    335347953378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail70,848 miles (+6,276)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,848 miles
    Test number
    586934853351
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass64,572 miles (+4,234)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,572 miles
    Test number
    149922703483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,338 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,338 miles
    Test number
    326485732178
    • NoteFront and rear discs slight wear and corrosion.
    • NoteFront flexi hoses getting perished and cracking. NS is worst.

  22. Fail60,338 miles (+11,206)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,338 miles
    Test number
    296202232464
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteAdvise front and rear discs slight wear/corrosion
    • NoteAdvise front flexis getting perished and cracking n/s worse than o/s

  23. Pass49,132 miles (+8,245)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,132 miles
    Test number
    472224560312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,887 miles (+11,676)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,887 miles
    Test number
    404005800090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,211 miles (+12,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,211 miles
    Test number
    174529609061
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass16,971 miles (+1,987)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,971 miles
    Test number
    193773508498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,984 miles (+3,067)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,984 miles
    Test number
    653906846375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    11,917 miles
    Test number
    611171316034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL52 FPC

Does LL52 FPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL52 FPC is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL52 FPC?
The MOT on LL52 FPC is valid until 22 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 FPC done?
LL52 FPC was recorded at 84,705 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 3,631 miles a year.
Has LL52 FPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL52 FPC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL52 FPC 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 FPC find?
LL52 FPC passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; eml on; nearside side repeater slightly discoloured, and 3 more.

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