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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LM52 LFZMOT history

LM52 LFZ is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 97,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

LM52 LFZ blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
97,849 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 LFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 LFZ was last recorded at 97,849 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 8,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,464 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,385 miles
Average per year
4,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,849 miles
  • 2024 – 89,464 miles
  • 2023 – 82,991 miles
  • 2022 – 79,801 miles
  • 2021 – 75,620 miles
  • 2020 – 73,167 miles
  • 2019 – 70,847 miles
  • 2018 – 70,194 miles
  • 2017 – 68,809 miles
  • 2016 – 67,754 miles
  • 2015 – 66,409 miles
  • 2014 – 64,192 miles
  • 2013 – 59,193 miles
  • 2012 – 53,883 miles
  • 2011 – 46,902 miles
  • 2010 – 38,868 miles
  • 2009 – 25,300 miles
  • 2008 – 22,512 miles
  • 2007 – 14,352 miles
  • 2006 – 13,805 miles
  • 2005 – 12,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,849 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,849 miles (+8,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    97,849 miles
    Test number
    704491388828
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass89,464 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    89,464 miles
    Test number
    752653050513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail89,463 miles (+6,472)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,463 miles
    Test number
    236256434290
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass82,991 miles (+3,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    82,991 miles
    Test number
    217048550956
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

  5. Pass79,801 miles (+4,181)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    79,801 miles
    Test number
    525271611345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,620 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    75,620 miles
    Test number
    750040881399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail75,620 miles (+2,453)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,620 miles
    Test number
    558915472114
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass73,167 miles (+2,320)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,167 miles
    Test number
    265698275053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass70,847 miles (+653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,847 miles
    Test number
    400168020483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass70,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    70,194 miles
    Test number
    782936425381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,194 miles (+1,385)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,194 miles
    Test number
    347645582004
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass68,809 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,809 miles
    Test number
    128164603779
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear main pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges 225/45/17

  13. Fail68,809 miles (+1,055)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,809 miles
    Test number
    854404899919
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 245/40/17 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear main pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges 225/45/17

  14. Pass67,754 miles (+1,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    67,754 miles
    Test number
    702720984933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass66,409 miles (+2,217)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,409 miles
    Test number
    837486740571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low

  16. Pass64,192 miles (+4,999)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,192 miles
    Test number
    907631784216
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteSlight movement in both front lower ball joints

  17. Pass59,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,193 miles
    Test number
    528633883239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,174 miles (+5,291)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,174 miles
    Test number
    398623383416
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass53,883 miles (+6,981)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,883 miles
    Test number
    197679542280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass46,902 miles (+8,034)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,902 miles
    Test number
    627685271141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass38,868 miles (+13,568)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,868 miles
    Test number
    520176820162
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDeterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  22. Pass25,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    25,300 miles
    Test number
    231961849469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,300 miles (+2,788)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,300 miles
    Test number
    951961649130
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass22,512 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,512 miles
    Test number
    983078478103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail22,512 miles (+8,160)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,512 miles
    Test number
    854398778148
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass14,352 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    14,352 miles
    Test number
    181560897186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,805 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    13,805 miles
    Test number
    492052636373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass12,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    12,575 miles
    Test number
    444563645368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail12,575 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,575 miles
    Test number
    953353445351
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Questions about LM52 LFZ

Does LM52 LFZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 LFZ is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 LFZ?
The MOT on LM52 LFZ is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 LFZ done?
LM52 LFZ was recorded at 97,849 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 4,280 miles a year.
Has LM52 LFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 LFZ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 LFZ 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 LM52 LFZ find?
LM52 LFZ passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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