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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LS52 FEPMOT history

LS52 FEP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 88,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2024.

LS52 FEP blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2025
Mileage
88,168 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FEP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2025
Latest MOT test
28 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FEP was last recorded at 88,168 miles on 28 May 2024, 628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,540 miles · 4 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
628 miles
Average per year
3,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,168 miles
  • 2023 – 87,540 miles
  • 2022 – 86,118 miles
  • 2020 – 85,832 miles
  • 2018 – 85,099 miles
  • 2017 – 85,083 miles
  • 2015 – 78,513 miles
  • 2014 – 72,911 miles
  • 2013 – 68,924 miles
  • 2012 – 65,791 miles
  • 2011 – 62,552 miles
  • 2010 – 59,276 miles
  • 2009 – 54,223 miles
  • 2008 – 48,028 miles
  • 2007 – 42,814 miles
  • 2006 – 35,214 miles
  • 2005 – 26,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,168 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device seal deteriorated
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,168 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    88,168 miles
    Test number
    525462797289
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail88,168 miles (+628)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,168 miles
    Test number
    372976140382
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass87,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    87,540 miles
    Test number
    732889497173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,540 miles (+1,422)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,540 miles
    Test number
    314835913108
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass86,118 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,118 miles
    Test number
    949631148858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,116 miles (+284)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,116 miles
    Test number
    438285711380
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass85,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,832 miles
    Test number
    366165449943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,832 miles (+733)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,832 miles
    Test number
    226724338007
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass85,099 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,099 miles
    Test number
    237681901335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass85,083 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,083 miles
    Test number
    339040882900
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail85,083 miles (+6,570)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,083 miles
    Test number
    829828388590
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass78,513 miles (+12)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    78,513 miles
    Test number
    587624811196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail78,501 miles (+5,590)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,501 miles
    Test number
    964660525759
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass72,911 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,911 miles
    Test number
    777415294231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail72,911 miles (+3,987)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,911 miles
    Test number
    676144294256
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass68,924 miles (+3,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,924 miles
    Test number
    128285703307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail65,791 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,791 miles
    Test number
    205991392275
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass65,791 miles (+3,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,791 miles
    Test number
    659051592242
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass62,552 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,552 miles
    Test number
    515378891214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,540 miles (+3,264)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,540 miles
    Test number
    176407891294
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass59,276 miles (+5,053)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,276 miles
    Test number
    633745280260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,223 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,223 miles
    Test number
    761899589273
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail54,223 miles (+6,195)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,223 miles
    Test number
    833959989289
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass48,028 miles (+5,214)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,028 miles
    Test number
    141525798275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass42,814 miles (+7,600)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,814 miles
    Test number
    903662507385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,214 miles (+8,329)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    35,214 miles
    Test number
    323357896439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    26,885 miles
    Test number
    383005805347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 FEP

Does LS52 FEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 FEP expired on 27 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FEP?
The MOT on LS52 FEP expired on 27 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 FEP done?
LS52 FEP was recorded at 88,168 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2024, an average of 3,300 miles a year.
Has LS52 FEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FEP has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LS52 FEP 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 FEP find?
LS52 FEP passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity; fuel cap/sealing device seal deteriorated, and 1 more.

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