BMW 3 SERIES LF52VKU has 27 MOTs

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This 2002 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 127,153 miles 7 months ago on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at 12:27.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Wednesday 21st October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

LF52VKU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 2026127,153 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Disc Backing Plate Slightly Out Of Shape, Touching Disc
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 202428TH NOVEMBER 2025125,755 MI
FAILED21ST NOVEMBER 2024125,751 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 202328TH NOVEMBER 2024124,683 MI
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 202131ST OCTOBER 2022123,666 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH AUGUST 202025TH AUGUST 2021122,378 MI
PASSED22ND AUGUST 201921ST AUGUST 2020117,592 MI
PASSED13TH AUGUST 201812TH AUGUST 2019110,539 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Chafed On Boarder Line (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Slightly Damaged/valve Stem Damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Body Component Slightly Loose Side Skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pads Low
FAILED30TH JULY 2018110,538 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Chafed On Boarder Line (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Slightly Damaged/valve Stem Damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Body Component Slightly Loose Side Skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pads Low
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20175TH AUGUST 2018107,935 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Outer Edge
FAILED2ND AUGUST 2017107,935 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Outer Edge
PASSED28TH JULY 20165TH AUGUST 2017103,595 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin On Limit (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED28TH JULY 2016103,595 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin On Limit (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. FAIL - Headlamp Cleaning Device Inoperative (1.7.2)
PASSED14TH JULY 20155TH AUGUST 201698,559 MI
PASSED8TH JULY 20145TH AUGUST 201593,080 MI
FAILED7TH JULY 201493,080 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Road Wheel Cracked (4.2.a.1a)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
PASSED23RD JULY 20135TH AUGUST 201486,671 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Advise Front B/pads Low
FAILED19TH JULY 201386,671 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Body Insecure And Dangerous To Other Road Users (6.1.b.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Electronic Stability System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (3.4.1c)
  4. USER ENTERED - Advise Front Bumper Loose
  5. USER ENTERED - Advise Front B/pads Low
PASSED16TH JULY 20125TH AUGUST 201373,191 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. USER ENTERED - Off Side Front Tyre Outer Side Wall Cut Under Limits
  5. USER ENTERED - Bonnet Safety Release Latch Slightly Stiff Inoperation
FAILED16TH JULY 201273,191 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Far To The Right (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  5. USER ENTERED - Off Side Front Tyre Outer Side Wall Cut Under Limits
  6. USER ENTERED - Bonnet Safety Release Latch Slightly Stiff Inoperation
PASSED6TH AUGUST 20115TH AUGUST 201265,161 MI
PASSED30TH JULY 201030TH JULY 201162,631 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED31ST JULY 200930TH JULY 201055,478 MI
PASSED6TH MAY 20087TH MAY 200940,692 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED8TH MAY 20077TH MAY 200828,467 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
PASSED8TH MAY 20067TH MAY 200712,525 MI
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 200520TH DECEMBER 200610,442 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

LF52VKU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

LF52VKU MOT Comments

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LF52VKU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 127,153 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,528 miles

LF52VKU FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration LF52VKU was manufactured on Thursday 3rd October 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 127,153 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 5,528 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means LF52VKU has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 34 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 5 Major, 0 Dangerous and 10 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 Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does LF52VKU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 29th May 2026 LF52VKU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is LF52VKU Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 29th May 2026 LF52VKU does have Tax. Read more

When does LF52VKU Tax expire?

The current Tax for LF52VKU will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 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 LF52VKU MOT expire?

The current MOT for LF52VKU will expire in 5 months on Wednesday 21st October 2026. Read more

When did LF52VKU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for LF52VKU was on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at 12:27. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has LF52VKU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for LF52VKU 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 LF52VKU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for LF52VKU we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is LF52VKU?

LF52VKU is registered as a 2002 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has LF52VKU done?

The odometer reading for LF52VKU at the last MOT in October 2025 was 127,153 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 5,528 miles per year. Read more

How old is LF52VKU?

The vehicle LF52VKU was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 3rd October 2002. Read more

What colour is LF52VKU?

The official colour of LF52VKU is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does LF52VKU have?

LF52VKU has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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