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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,895 cc

LT52 FHYMOT history

LT52 FHY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2027 and it has passed 23 of 27 MOT tests, with 47,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LT52 FHY 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 10 Nov 2027
Mileage
47,468 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
23 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 FHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 FHY was last recorded at 47,468 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,953 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
515 miles
Average per year
1,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,468 miles
  • 2025 – 46,953 miles
  • 2024 – 46,512 miles
  • 2023 – 46,062 miles
  • 2022 – 44,580 miles
  • 2021 – 41,632 miles
  • 2020 – 41,242 miles
  • 2019 – 40,599 miles
  • 2018 – 39,678 miles
  • 2017 – 38,761 miles
  • 2016 – 37,480 miles
  • 2015 – 35,670 miles
  • 2014 – 34,904 miles
  • 2013 – 33,895 miles
  • 2012 – 32,576 miles
  • 2011 – 30,634 miles
  • 2010 – 29,369 miles
  • 2009 – 24,639 miles
  • 2008 – 20,210 miles
  • 2007 – 17,895 miles
  • 2006 – 15,206 miles
  • 2005 – 13,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,468 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,468 miles (+515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    47,468 miles
    Test number
    511853270963
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass46,953 miles (+441)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    46,953 miles
    Test number
    341346700297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,512 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    46,512 miles
    Test number
    495410244018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,062 miles (+1,482)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    46,062 miles
    Test number
    831777537341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,580 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    44,580 miles
    Test number
    572984723768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,527 miles (+2,895)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    44,527 miles
    Test number
    343303004969
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass41,632 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    41,632 miles
    Test number
    808306901177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,242 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    41,242 miles
    Test number
    295062605023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,599 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,599 miles
    Test number
    267600028232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,678 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,678 miles
    Test number
    961649067457
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Fail39,672 miles (+911)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,672 miles
    Test number
    378800993537
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass38,761 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,761 miles
    Test number
    359051418693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,480 miles (+1,810)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,480 miles
    Test number
    631364667242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush from the front the rear inner bush slightly worn (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush from the front the rear inner bush slightly worn (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass35,670 miles (+766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,670 miles
    Test number
    288247644056
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat has a child seat fitted to it
  15. Pass34,904 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,904 miles
    Test number
    259909854238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Fail34,904 miles (+1,009)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,904 miles
    Test number
    968009854249
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass33,895 miles (+1,319)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,895 miles
    Test number
    779173773265
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass32,576 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,576 miles
    Test number
    399235372229
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  19. Fail32,576 miles (+1,942)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,576 miles
    Test number
    545565172275
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  20. Pass30,634 miles (+1,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,634 miles
    Test number
    837102361263
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Fail29,369 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,369 miles
    Test number
    160947060212
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  22. Pass29,369 miles (+4,730)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,369 miles
    Test number
    554617060295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,639 miles (+4,429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,639 miles
    Test number
    204378869276
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
  24. Pass20,210 miles (+2,315)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,210 miles
    Test number
    364661578228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,895 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,895 miles
    Test number
    114616847217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,206 miles (+2,118)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,206 miles
    Test number
    572278946280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    13,088 miles
    Test number
    301263845259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT52 FHY

Does LT52 FHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT52 FHY is valid until 10 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT52 FHY?
The MOT on LT52 FHY is valid until 10 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT52 FHY done?
LT52 FHY was recorded at 47,468 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 1,627 miles a year.
Has LT52 FHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 FHY has failed 4 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LT52 FHY 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 LT52 FHY find?
LT52 FHY passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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