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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LS52 HRFMOT history

LS52 HRF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 150,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

LS52 HRF silver 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 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
150,930 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 HRF
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
27 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 HRF was last recorded at 150,930 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 2,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,778 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,152 miles
Average per year
6,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,930 miles
  • 2025 – 148,778 miles
  • 2024 – 145,012 miles
  • 2023 – 137,446 miles
  • 2021 – 136,904 miles
  • 2020 – 136,384 miles
  • 2019 – 135,730 miles
  • 2018 – 132,363 miles
  • 2017 – 118,467 miles
  • 2016 – 100,227 miles
  • 2015 – 80,148 miles
  • 2014 – 65,130 miles
  • 2013 – 47,029 miles
  • 2012 – 42,687 miles
  • 2011 – 40,830 miles
  • 2010 – 37,553 miles
  • 2009 – 33,322 miles
  • 2008 – 29,293 miles
  • 2007 – 24,024 miles
  • 2006 – 18,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,930 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded but not significantly weakened

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,930 miles (+2,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    150,930 miles
    Test number
    449684875827
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded but not significantly weakened
  2. Pass148,778 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    148,778 miles
    Test number
    731183880269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail148,763 miles (+3,751)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,763 miles
    Test number
    555876234627
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear(leaking at rear) (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass145,012 miles (+7,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    145,012 miles
    Test number
    818625167763
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass137,446 miles (+542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,446 miles
    Test number
    605908736967
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass136,904 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    136,904 miles
    Test number
    832896882073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,384 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,384 miles
    Test number
    801262098055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,730 miles (+3,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    135,730 miles
    Test number
    729353263633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass132,363 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    132,363 miles
    Test number
    593225220415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail132,363 miles (+13,896)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,363 miles
    Test number
    465377386173
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass118,467 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    118,467 miles
    Test number
    560784356048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  12. Fail118,467 miles (+18,240)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,467 miles
    Test number
    955732844368
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  13. Pass100,227 miles (+20,079)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    100,227 miles
    Test number
    789157198418
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  14. Pass80,148 miles (+15,018)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    80,148 miles
    Test number
    716560452961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,130 miles (+18,101)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,130 miles
    Test number
    578301414344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass47,029 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,029 miles
    Test number
    269465413378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,910 miles (+2,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,910 miles
    Test number
    797250473004
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass42,687 miles (+1,857)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,687 miles
    Test number
    747253072058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,830 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,830 miles
    Test number
    817456871032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,553 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,553 miles
    Test number
    323006380014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,322 miles
    Test number
    831420899099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,322 miles (+4,029)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,322 miles
    Test number
    774429489008
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  23. Pass29,293 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,293 miles
    Test number
    663377888026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,289 miles (+5,265)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,289 miles
    Test number
    872066488016
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  25. Pass24,024 miles (+5,388)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,024 miles
    Test number
    503607387025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,636 miles
    Test number
    640509086079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 HRF

Does LS52 HRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 HRF is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 HRF?
The MOT on LS52 HRF is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 HRF done?
LS52 HRF was recorded at 150,930 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 6,668 miles a year.
Has LS52 HRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 HRF has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS52 HRF 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 HRF find?
LS52 HRF passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear subframe corroded but not significantly weakened.

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