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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LS52 ZTFMOT history

LS52 ZTF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LS52 ZTF 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 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
83,350 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 ZTF
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
13 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 ZTF was last recorded at 83,350 miles on 2 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Dec 2025: 83,350 miles, lower than 104,588 miles on 1 Dec 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,588 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Average per year
3,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,350 miles
  • 2024 – 80,491 miles
  • 2023 – 74,251 miles
  • 2022 – 70,585 miles
  • 2021 – 68,032 miles
  • 2020 – 65,163 miles
  • 2019 – 63,806 miles
  • 2018 – 59,939 miles
  • 2017 – 55,279 miles
  • 2016 – 52,934 miles
  • 2015 – 49,431 miles
  • 2014 – 45,516 miles
  • 2013 – 41,733 miles
  • 2012 – 37,956 miles
  • 2011 – 34,258 miles
  • 2010 – 32,251 miles
  • 2009 – 28,502 miles
  • 2008 – 25,037 miles
  • 2007 – 21,783 miles
  • 2006 – 17,658 miles
  • 2005 – 13,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,350 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,350 miles (-21,238)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    83,350 miles
    Test number
    111946320333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail104,588 miles (+24,097)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,588 miles
    Test number
    486607040896
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    80,491 miles
    Test number
    955310782527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,491 miles (+6,240)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,491 miles
    Test number
    916301699802
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass74,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    74,251 miles
    Test number
    387194884710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail74,251 miles (+3,666)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,251 miles
    Test number
    183981734833
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass70,585 miles (+2,553)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,585 miles
    Test number
    279451737175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball-joint - lift/play almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush - worn/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball-joint - lift/play almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush - worn/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,032 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,032 miles
    Test number
    385762751286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail68,032 miles (+2,869)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,032 miles
    Test number
    270845910176
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass65,163 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,163 miles
    Test number
    863534215768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And scored. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail65,163 miles (+1,357)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,163 miles
    Test number
    288672731907
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And scored. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass63,806 miles (+3,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,806 miles
    Test number
    169164294743
    • AdvisoryParking brake has slight free play

  13. Pass59,939 miles (+4,660)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    59,939 miles
    Test number
    513350537167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,279 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,279 miles
    Test number
    504841175720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,934 miles (+3,503)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,934 miles
    Test number
    822348861907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,431 miles (+3,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,431 miles
    Test number
    366862981207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass45,516 miles (+3,783)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,516 miles
    Test number
    975183444353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,733 miles (+3,777)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    41,733 miles
    Test number
    855634033317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,956 miles (+3,698)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,956 miles
    Test number
    237049742392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,258 miles (+2,007)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,258 miles
    Test number
    197256041384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,251 miles (+3,749)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,251 miles
    Test number
    660617140399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,502 miles (+3,465)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,502 miles
    Test number
    174730539359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,037 miles (+3,254)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,037 miles
    Test number
    364440058381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,783 miles (+4,125)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    21,783 miles
    Test number
    673402047335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    17,658 miles
    Test number
    250369036303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail59,505 miles (+46,131)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,505 miles
    Test number
    544499236363
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass13,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    13,374 miles
    Test number
    463359715438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 ZTF

Does LS52 ZTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 ZTF is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS52 ZTF?
The MOT on LS52 ZTF is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 ZTF done?
LS52 ZTF was recorded at 83,350 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 3,491 miles a year.
Has LS52 ZTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 ZTF has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS52 ZTF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Dec 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS52 ZTF find?
LS52 ZTF passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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