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BMW 316

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LT52 FJFMOT history

LT52 FJF is a green petrol BMW 316 first used on 18 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

LT52 FJF green 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 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
90,397 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 FJF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 FJF was last recorded at 90,397 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,386 miles · 20 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
3,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,397 miles
  • 2024 – 90,386 miles
  • 2022 – 90,218 miles
  • 2021 – 88,273 miles
  • 2020 – 84,941 miles
  • 2019 – 81,012 miles
  • 2018 – 75,459 miles
  • 2017 – 68,189 miles
  • 2016 – 61,507 miles
  • 2015 – 56,934 miles
  • 2014 – 50,774 miles
  • 2013 – 41,173 miles
  • 2012 – 35,522 miles
  • 2011 – 31,355 miles
  • 2010 – 29,418 miles
  • 2009 – 25,916 miles
  • 2008 – 22,187 miles
  • 2007 – 18,831 miles
  • 2006 – 15,821 miles
  • 2005 – 12,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,397 miles
  • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,397 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    90,397 miles
    Test number
    486741972767
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
  2. Pass90,386 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    90,386 miles
    Test number
    604746308776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,218 miles (+1,945)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,218 miles
    Test number
    143421864708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,273 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,273 miles
    Test number
    918178071776
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail88,271 miles (+3,330)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,271 miles
    Test number
    647571341747
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass84,941 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,941 miles
    Test number
    333173630656
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre plus deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail84,939 miles (+3,927)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,939 miles
    Test number
    835849885381
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre plus deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass81,012 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,012 miles
    Test number
    361440472995
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  9. Fail81,010 miles (+5,551)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,010 miles
    Test number
    866360547874
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass75,459 miles (+7,270)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    75,459 miles
    Test number
    700272370015
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass68,189 miles (+6,682)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,189 miles
    Test number
    501076713853
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs have worn a slight lip
  12. Pass61,507 miles (+4,573)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    61,507 miles
    Test number
    384240120905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,934 miles (+6,160)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    56,934 miles
    Test number
    556601234123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    50,774 miles
    Test number
    879983624383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,774 miles (+9,601)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,774 miles
    Test number
    527253124395
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass41,173 miles (+5,651)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    41,173 miles
    Test number
    829260143380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,522 miles (+4,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,522 miles
    Test number
    339564432393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass31,355 miles (+1,937)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,355 miles
    Test number
    279710741309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,418 miles (+3,502)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,418 miles
    Test number
    351235930353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,916 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,916 miles
    Test number
    473792449300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,187 miles (+3,356)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,187 miles
    Test number
    413421038365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,831 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,831 miles
    Test number
    960674847388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,821 miles (+3,116)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    15,821 miles
    Test number
    422148836499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    12,705 miles
    Test number
    962818945314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT52 FJF

Does LT52 FJF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT52 FJF expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT52 FJF?
The MOT on LT52 FJF expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT52 FJF done?
LT52 FJF was recorded at 90,397 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 3,920 miles a year.
Has LT52 FJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 FJF has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LT52 FJF 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 FJF find?
LT52 FJF passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front suspension components corroded; rear suspension components corroded.

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