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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LT52 FJJMOT history

LT52 FJJ is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2024.

LT52 FJJ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2025
Mileage
97,598 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 FJJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 FJJ was last recorded at 97,598 miles on 8 Jul 2024, 9,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Oct 2007: 12,025 miles, lower than 15,494 miles on 10 Oct 2006.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
88,163 miles · 16 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
9,435 miles
Average per year
4,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,598 miles
  • 2023 – 88,163 miles
  • 2022 – 80,099 miles
  • 2021 – 71,814 miles
  • 2020 – 66,743 miles
  • 2019 – 59,554 miles
  • 2018 – 51,026 miles
  • 2017 – 44,272 miles
  • 2016 – 37,931 miles
  • 2015 – 32,983 miles
  • 2014 – 28,527 miles
  • 2013 – 27,956 miles
  • 2012 – 27,607 miles
  • 2010 – 26,301 miles
  • 2009 – 24,036 miles
  • 2008 – 21,366 miles
  • 2007 – 12,025 miles
  • 2006 – 15,494 miles
  • 2005 – 11,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,598 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casing corroded due to age (5.3.2 (b))

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,598 miles (+9,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    97,598 miles
    Test number
    576573556658
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casing corroded due to age (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass88,163 miles (+8,064)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    88,163 miles
    Test number
    243978640070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,099 miles (+8,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    80,099 miles
    Test number
    140055235263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass71,814 miles (+5,071)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    71,814 miles
    Test number
    251206777739
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass66,743 miles (+7,189)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    66,743 miles
    Test number
    826000443542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,554 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,554 miles
    Test number
    123581784515
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail59,554 miles (+8,528)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,554 miles
    Test number
    328325108543
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass51,026 miles (+6,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,026 miles
    Test number
    209428629200
    • AdvisoryFront Front exhaust bracket snapped.
  9. Pass44,272 miles (+6,341)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,272 miles
    Test number
    189279360227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,931 miles (+4,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,931 miles
    Test number
    203100231031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass32,983 miles (+4,456)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    32,983 miles
    Test number
    599604055146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,527 miles (+571)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    28,527 miles
    Test number
    187729364186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,956 miles (+349)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,956 miles
    Test number
    238882983414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass27,607 miles (+1,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,607 miles
    Test number
    526403492018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass26,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,301 miles
    Test number
    744578980242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail26,301 miles (+2,265)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,301 miles
    Test number
    350528180491
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
  17. Pass24,036 miles (+2,670)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,036 miles
    Test number
    554516689223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,366 miles (+9,341)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,366 miles
    Test number
    510513488245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,025 miles (-3,469)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    12,025 miles
    Test number
    171494687221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,494 miles (+3,689)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    15,494 miles
    Test number
    974843586240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    11,805 miles
    Test number
    580303385265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT52 FJJ

Does LT52 FJJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT52 FJJ expired on 7 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT52 FJJ?
The MOT on LT52 FJJ expired on 7 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT52 FJJ done?
LT52 FJJ was recorded at 97,598 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2024, an average of 4,577 miles a year.
Has LT52 FJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 FJJ has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LT52 FJJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LT52 FJJ find?
LT52 FJJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from engine; rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casing corroded due to age.

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