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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LS52 LFPMOT history

LS52 LFP is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 11 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 91,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2023.

LS52 LFP silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2024
Mileage
91,704 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2023
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 LFP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 LFP was last recorded at 91,704 miles on 31 Jan 2023, 7,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
84,214 miles · 31 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
7,490 miles
Average per year
3,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 91,704 miles
  • 2022 – 84,214 miles
  • 2021 – 79,094 miles
  • 2020 – 76,115 miles
  • 2019 – 74,674 miles
  • 2018 – 72,604 miles
  • 2017 – 70,580 miles
  • 2016 – 67,787 miles
  • 2015 – 64,280 miles
  • 2014 – 60,613 miles
  • 2013 – 57,412 miles
  • 2012 – 54,610 miles
  • 2011 – 50,318 miles
  • 2010 – 46,238 miles
  • 2009 – 41,384 miles
  • 2008 – 36,575 miles
  • 2007 – 31,823 miles
  • 2006 – 27,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,704 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,704 miles (+7,490)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,704 miles
    Test number
    313234029579
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass84,214 miles (+5,120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,214 miles
    Test number
    894461653189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass79,094 miles (+2,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,094 miles
    Test number
    998293418885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass76,115 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,115 miles
    Test number
    718582675757
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  5. Fail76,114 miles (+1,440)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,114 miles
    Test number
    291494803198
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  6. Pass74,674 miles (+2,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,674 miles
    Test number
    476791115328
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  7. Pass72,604 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    72,604 miles
    Test number
    207361691157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,580 miles (+2,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,580 miles
    Test number
    362676427429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  9. Pass67,787 miles (+3,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,787 miles
    Test number
    679141342522
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. Pass64,280 miles (+3,667)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,280 miles
    Test number
    536543225021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,613 miles (+3,201)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,613 miles
    Test number
    695029104097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,412 miles (+2,802)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,412 miles
    Test number
    795112703092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,610 miles (+4,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,610 miles
    Test number
    126999702407
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Pass50,318 miles (+4,080)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,318 miles
    Test number
    149638911486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,238 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,238 miles
    Test number
    221806920057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,384 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    41,384 miles
    Test number
    264162419003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,575 miles (+4,752)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    36,575 miles
    Test number
    462890618004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,823 miles (+4,814)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,823 miles
    Test number
    683011517095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    27,009 miles
    Test number
    930493336051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 LFP

Does LS52 LFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 LFP expired on 3 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 LFP?
The MOT on LS52 LFP expired on 3 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 LFP done?
LS52 LFP was recorded at 91,704 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2023, an average of 3,807 miles a year.
Has LS52 LFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 LFP has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LS52 LFP 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 LFP find?
LS52 LFP passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2023 with 5 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 2 more.

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