BMW 3 SERIES LF52DFL has 30 MOTs

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This 2002 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 108,498 miles 8 months ago on Wednesday 13th August 2025 at 08:53.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 25th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

LF52DFL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH AUGUST 2026108,498 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED11TH AUGUST 2025108,493 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED20TH AUGUST 202425TH AUGUST 202598,688 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH AUGUST 202325TH AUGUST 202496,862 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED17TH AUGUST 202396,861 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Borderline Pass/fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED22ND AUGUST 202225TH AUGUST 202394,827 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Borderline Pass/fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
FAILED19TH AUGUST 202294,826 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Borderline Pass/fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn D/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn D/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH AUGUST 202125TH AUGUST 202293,107 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Eml Light On
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED15TH AUGUST 202193,105 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Eml Light On
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Upper Boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED15TH AUGUST 202025TH AUGUST 202191,358 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Wipers Smearing
  4. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Drop Link (upper Boot) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides (bushes) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED12TH AUGUST 202091,358 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Wipers Smearing
  4. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  5. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Drop Link (upper Boot) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Lower Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides (bushes) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED22ND AUGUST 201925TH AUGUST 202088,596 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Airbag Light Not Illuminating
  4. ADVISORY - Atf Reserviour Leak
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH AUGUST 201825TH AUGUST 201984,520 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front And Rear Registration Plates Deteriorated
  2. ADVISORY - Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED14TH AUGUST 201884,520 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front And Rear Registration Plates Deteriorated
  2. ADVISORY - Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. PRS - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH AUGUST 201725TH AUGUST 201879,653 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Both (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Lower Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush Both Inner Bushes (2.5.a.1c)
FAILED14TH AUGUST 201779,439 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Eml Warning Light On
  2. FAIL - Electronic Stability System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (3.4.1c)
  3. FAIL - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Inoperative (3.6.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Both (6.3.1d)
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  6. ADVISORY - Lower Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush Both Inner Bushes (2.5.a.1c)
PASSED15TH AUGUST 201614TH AUGUST 201773,010 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Both (6.3.1d)
FAILED15TH AUGUST 201673,010 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Warning Light On
  2. ADVISORY - Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Both (6.3.1d)
  3. FAIL - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Sealing Washer Deteriorated (7.2.4c)
  4. FAIL - Lower Front Suspension Has Excessive Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush Both Inner Bushes (2.5.a.1c)
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 20151ST OCTOBER 201668,825 MI
FAILED1ST OCTOBER 201568,825 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Damaged (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 201427TH SEPTEMBER 201564,275 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Lower Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush (2.5.a.1c)
  5. USER ENTERED - Rear Washer Insufficient
FAILED24TH SEPTEMBER 201464,275 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Lower Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush (2.5.a.1c)
  9. USER ENTERED - Front Disc Slightly Worn
  10. USER ENTERED - Rear Washer Insufficient
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201327TH SEPTEMBER 201458,757 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Brake Hose Slightly Perishing
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Disc Lipped
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Wiper Slightly Split
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201227TH SEPTEMBER 201354,851 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  6. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Damage
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 201127TH SEPTEMBER 201251,050 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Engine Management Light On
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 201027TH SEPTEMBER 201148,309 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 200927TH SEPTEMBER 201043,450 MI
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 200827TH SEPTEMBER 200937,037 MI
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 200727TH SEPTEMBER 200831,502 MI
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 200627TH SEPTEMBER 200726,211 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

LF52DFL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

LF52DFL MOT Comments

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LF52DFL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 108,498 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,717 miles

LF52DFL FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration LF52DFL was manufactured on Friday 27th September 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 108,498 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 4,717 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means LF52DFL has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 77 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 11 Major, 0 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does LF52DFL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 17th April 2026 LF52DFL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is LF52DFL Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 17th April 2026 LF52DFL does have Tax. Read more

When does LF52DFL Tax expire?

The current Tax for LF52DFL will expire in 11 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does LF52DFL MOT expire?

The current MOT for LF52DFL will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 25th August 2026. Read more

When did LF52DFL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for LF52DFL was on Wednesday 13th August 2025 at 08:53. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has LF52DFL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for LF52DFL we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has LF52DFL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for LF52DFL we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is LF52DFL?

LF52DFL is registered as a 2002 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has LF52DFL done?

The odometer reading for LF52DFL at the last MOT in August 2025 was 108,498 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,717 miles per year. Read more

How old is LF52DFL?

The vehicle LF52DFL was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Friday 27th September 2002. Read more

What colour is LF52DFL?

The official colour of LF52DFL is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does LF52DFL have?

LF52DFL has a 2.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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