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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LS52 FDFMOT history

LS52 FDF is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 121,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

LS52 FDF green 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 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
121,841 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FDF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FDF was last recorded at 121,841 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 23,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,659 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
23,182 miles
Average per year
5,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,841 miles
  • 2025 – 98,659 miles
  • 2024 – 97,256 miles
  • 2023 – 86,559 miles
  • 2022 – 80,861 miles
  • 2021 – 73,903 miles
  • 2020 – 65,569 miles
  • 2019 – 58,048 miles
  • 2018 – 52,343 miles
  • 2017 – 46,267 miles
  • 2016 – 44,140 miles
  • 2015 – 35,412 miles
  • 2014 – 34,872 miles
  • 2013 – 34,243 miles
  • 2012 – 31,971 miles
  • 2011 – 29,768 miles
  • 2010 – 26,328 miles
  • 2009 – 23,311 miles
  • 2008 – 19,719 miles
  • 2007 – 15,677 miles
  • 2006 – 11,697 miles
  • 2005 – 8,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,841 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,841 miles (+23,182)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    121,841 miles
    Test number
    605854757683
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass98,659 miles (+1,403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    98,659 miles
    Test number
    909275443591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass97,256 miles (+10,697)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    97,256 miles
    Test number
    615661769360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass86,559 miles (+5,698)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    86,559 miles
    Test number
    303365631185
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass80,861 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    80,861 miles
    Test number
    639613247830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm inner joint has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail80,858 miles (+6,955)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,858 miles
    Test number
    606825507962
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm inner joint has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass73,903 miles (+8,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    73,903 miles
    Test number
    651837186522
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass65,569 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,569 miles
    Test number
    527795495197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail65,567 miles (+7,519)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,567 miles
    Test number
    405777015345
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass58,048 miles (+5,705)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,048 miles
    Test number
    504379502755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,343 miles (+6,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,343 miles
    Test number
    218210859802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass46,267 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,267 miles
    Test number
    634058773500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,140 miles (+8,728)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,140 miles
    Test number
    270865624026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,412 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,412 miles
    Test number
    131629932439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    34,872 miles
    Test number
    936925664271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,872 miles (+629)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,872 miles
    Test number
    365692464212
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteDamage to nearside front tyre side wall
  17. Pass34,243 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,243 miles
    Test number
    265340363280
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Fail34,243 miles (+2,272)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,243 miles
    Test number
    338370263432
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass31,971 miles (+2,203)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    31,971 miles
    Test number
    348422482292
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking
  20. Fail29,768 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,768 miles
    Test number
    165106471236
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel cap sealing rubber slightly deteriorated
  21. Pass29,768 miles (+3,440)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,768 miles
    Test number
    526686171202
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel cap sealing rubber slightly deteriorated
  22. Pass26,328 miles (+3,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,328 miles
    Test number
    340447050241
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Pass23,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,311 miles
    Test number
    580205469249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,310 miles (+3,591)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,310 miles
    Test number
    970955769236
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
  25. Pass19,719 miles (+4,042)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,719 miles
    Test number
    250640378236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,677 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,677 miles
    Test number
    341331277450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,697 miles (+3,043)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,697 miles
    Test number
    674387176207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass8,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    8,654 miles
    Test number
    784503175202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 FDF

Does LS52 FDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 FDF is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FDF?
The MOT on LS52 FDF is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 FDF done?
LS52 FDF was recorded at 121,841 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 5,468 miles a year.
Has LS52 FDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FDF has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LS52 FDF 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 FDF find?
LS52 FDF passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; central front oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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