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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LL52 FRTMOT history

LL52 FRT is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 25 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 34,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LL52 FRT silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
34,307 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL52 FRT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL52 FRT was last recorded at 34,307 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2024: 33,550 miles, lower than 33,870 miles on 21 Feb 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
33,955 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
352 miles
Average per year
928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,307 miles
  • 2025 – 33,955 miles
  • 2024 – 33,550 miles
  • 2023 – 33,870 miles
  • 2022 – 32,640 miles
  • 2021 – 32,104 miles
  • 2020 – 31,533 miles
  • 2019 – 31,175 miles
  • 2018 – 30,698 miles
  • 2016 – 30,228 miles
  • 2015 – 29,736 miles
  • 2014 – 29,458 miles
  • 2013 – 29,074 miles
  • 2011 – 28,691 miles
  • 2010 – 28,161 miles
  • 2009 – 26,542 miles
  • 2008 – 22,520 miles
  • 2007 – 20,063 miles
  • 2006 – 16,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,307 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Bonnet safety catch partially seized
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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.

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,307 miles (+352)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    34,307 miles
    Test number
    668991632970
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet safety catch partially seized
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass33,955 miles (+405)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    33,955 miles
    Test number
    732445179899
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass33,550 miles (-320)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    33,550 miles
    Test number
    778876518690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass33,870 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    33,870 miles
    Test number
    801964753333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,640 miles (+536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    32,640 miles
    Test number
    864783837822
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass32,104 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    32,104 miles
    Test number
    982415141601
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail32,098 miles (+565)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,098 miles
    Test number
    551187391264
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass31,533 miles (+358)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    31,533 miles
    Test number
    305898549816
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass31,175 miles (+477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    31,175 miles
    Test number
    244371596746
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass30,698 miles (+470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    30,698 miles
    Test number
    857370715263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass30,228 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,228 miles
    Test number
    905952766759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,062 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    30,062 miles
    Test number
    391406646984
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNail in osf tyre

  13. Fail30,058 miles (+322)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,058 miles
    Test number
    141553636732
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNail in osf tyre

  14. Pass29,736 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,736 miles
    Test number
    425380315003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,458 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,458 miles
    Test number
    176844124401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,451 miles (+377)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,451 miles
    Test number
    896711414049
    • DangerousBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass29,074 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    29,074 miles
    Test number
    746015903098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,691 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    28,691 miles
    Test number
    996815451305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Fail28,691 miles (+530)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,691 miles
    Test number
    439014851403
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass28,161 miles (+1,619)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,161 miles
    Test number
    404602550352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,542 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,542 miles
    Test number
    412118559369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,520 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,520 miles
    Test number
    872474168364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,063 miles (+3,589)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    20,063 miles
    Test number
    760238057356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    16,474 miles
    Test number
    454716056491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL52 FRT

Does LL52 FRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL52 FRT is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL52 FRT?
The MOT on LL52 FRT is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL52 FRT done?
LL52 FRT was recorded at 34,307 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 928 miles a year.
Has LL52 FRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL52 FRT has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LL52 FRT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL52 FRT find?
LL52 FRT passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective smear; offside windscreen wiper blade defective smear; front bonnet safety catch partially seized, and 11 more.

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