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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LT52 FJVMOT history

LT52 FJV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 39,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

LT52 FJV 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 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
39,659 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 FJV
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
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 FJV was last recorded at 39,659 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 1,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,238 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,421 miles
Average per year
1,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,659 miles
  • 2025 – 38,238 miles
  • 2024 – 36,745 miles
  • 2023 – 35,553 miles
  • 2022 – 34,566 miles
  • 2021 – 33,568 miles
  • 2020 – 33,091 miles
  • 2019 – 32,472 miles
  • 2018 – 31,572 miles
  • 2017 – 29,719 miles
  • 2016 – 28,656 miles
  • 2015 – 27,646 miles
  • 2014 – 25,864 miles
  • 2013 – 23,983 miles
  • 2012 – 22,130 miles
  • 2011 – 20,507 miles
  • 2010 – 18,705 miles
  • 2009 – 16,713 miles
  • 2008 – 15,203 miles
  • 2007 – 13,891 miles
  • 2006 – 11,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,659 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished, however sufficiently sealing

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,659 miles (+1,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    39,659 miles
    Test number
    235961232850
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished, however sufficiently sealing

  2. Pass38,238 miles (+1,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    38,238 miles
    Test number
    776946510821
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass36,745 miles (+1,192)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    36,745 miles
    Test number
    348929849136
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass35,553 miles (+987)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    35,553 miles
    Test number
    925834283082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass34,566 miles (+998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    34,566 miles
    Test number
    344188663919
    • AdvisoryRear no plate deteriorated

  6. Pass33,568 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    33,568 miles
    Test number
    121127310219
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail33,566 miles (+475)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,566 miles
    Test number
    939730223556
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass33,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    33,091 miles
    Test number
    565030212204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail33,091 miles (+619)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,091 miles
    Test number
    687253781223
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass32,472 miles (+900)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    32,472 miles
    Test number
    110485231762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass31,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,572 miles
    Test number
    184748193102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,570 miles (+1,851)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,570 miles
    Test number
    907108672703
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass29,719 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,719 miles
    Test number
    732609394230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,656 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    28,656 miles
    Test number
    424351848830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,646 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    27,646 miles
    Test number
    355860781430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,864 miles (+1,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,864 miles
    Test number
    166016064280
    • 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)

  17. Pass23,983 miles (+1,853)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    23,983 miles
    Test number
    967448963259
    • NoteFront discs getting rusty

  18. Pass22,130 miles (+1,623)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,130 miles
    Test number
    346260472426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,507 miles (+1,802)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    20,507 miles
    Test number
    446351871289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,705 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,705 miles
    Test number
    151510170216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,713 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    16,713 miles
    Test number
    770051479279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,203 miles (+1,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,203 miles
    Test number
    182389168291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass13,891 miles (+2,734)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    13,891 miles
    Test number
    250761177251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    11,157 miles
    Test number
    920242976214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT52 FJV

Does LT52 FJV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT52 FJV is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT52 FJV?
The MOT on LT52 FJV is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT52 FJV done?
LT52 FJV was recorded at 39,659 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 1,426 miles a year.
Has LT52 FJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 FJV has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LT52 FJV 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 FJV find?
LT52 FJV passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: fuel cap seal slightly perished, however sufficiently sealing.

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