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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LS52 EBFMOT history

LS52 EBF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 148,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

LS52 EBF silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
148,440 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 EBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 EBF was last recorded at 148,440 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 7,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,767 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,673 miles
Average per year
4,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,440 miles
  • 2025 – 140,767 miles
  • 2024 – 125,818 miles
  • 2023 – 125,291 miles
  • 2022 – 123,894 miles
  • 2020 – 123,874 miles
  • 2019 – 118,302 miles
  • 2018 – 115,955 miles
  • 2017 – 113,457 miles
  • 2016 – 109,697 miles
  • 2015 – 106,538 miles
  • 2014 – 103,300 miles
  • 2013 – 100,774 miles
  • 2012 – 97,462 miles
  • 2011 – 92,882 miles
  • 2010 – 86,854 miles
  • 2009 – 83,652 miles
  • 2008 – 81,167 miles
  • 2006 – 76,019 miles
  • 2005 – 60,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,440 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres stretchedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,440 miles (+7,673)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    148,440 miles
    Test number
    825017527083
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres stretched

  2. Pass140,767 miles (+14,949)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    140,767 miles
    Test number
    613557939123
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres stretched
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake slight binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear No seats fitted
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4

  3. Pass125,818 miles (+527)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,818 miles
    Test number
    538996839132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass125,291 miles (+1,397)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    125,291 miles
    Test number
    283857382262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,894 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    123,894 miles
    Test number
    221514090745
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail123,876 miles (+2)11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,876 miles
    Test number
    938770102294
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass123,874 miles (+5,572)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    123,874 miles
    Test number
    427818721888
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass118,302 miles (+2,347)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    118,302 miles
    Test number
    719743781171
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass115,955 miles (+2,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    115,955 miles
    Test number
    152382024089
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass113,457 miles (+3,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    113,457 miles
    Test number
    522659931954
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass109,697 miles (+3,159)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    109,697 miles
    Test number
    958229344776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,538 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,538 miles
    Test number
    156347645065
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  13. Pass106,538 miles (+3,238)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    106,538 miles
    Test number
    536117845026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,300 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    103,300 miles
    Test number
    719568134086
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing

  15. Fail103,300 miles (+2,526)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,300 miles
    Test number
    715478034078
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing

  16. Pass100,774 miles (+3,312)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    100,774 miles
    Test number
    909602653006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre sidewall cracking

  17. Fail97,462 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,462 miles
    Test number
    137408932087
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass97,462 miles (+4,580)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    97,462 miles
    Test number
    315408232039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,882 miles (+6,028)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    92,882 miles
    Test number
    728704321004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,854 miles (+3,202)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    86,854 miles
    Test number
    133291220030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,652 miles (+2,485)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    83,652 miles
    Test number
    150416819094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,167 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    81,167 miles
    Test number
    534372028051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,019 miles (+15,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    76,019 miles
    Test number
    470588006497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass60,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    60,328 miles
    Test number
    411839305484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,328 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,328 miles
    Test number
    741779205330
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LS52 EBF

Does LS52 EBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 EBF is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 EBF?
The MOT on LS52 EBF is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 EBF done?
LS52 EBF was recorded at 148,440 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 4,341 miles a year.
Has LS52 EBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 EBF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LS52 EBF 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 LS52 EBF find?
LS52 EBF passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 2 more.

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