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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LE02 SEFMOT history

LE02 SEF is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 179,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

LE02 SEF black 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 14 Sept 2026
Mileage
179,724 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE02 SEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE02 SEF was last recorded at 179,724 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,721 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,724 miles
  • 2023 – 179,616 miles
  • 2022 – 174,667 miles
  • 2021 – 167,788 miles
  • 2020 – 162,831 miles
  • 2019 – 147,207 miles
  • 2018 – 132,578 miles
  • 2017 – 121,319 miles
  • 2016 – 110,275 miles
  • 2015 – 98,098 miles
  • 2014 – 86,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,724 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,724 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    179,724 miles
    Test number
    804010515424
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail179,721 miles (+105)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,721 miles
    Test number
    956997330092
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass179,616 miles (+4,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    179,616 miles
    Test number
    265272025009
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass174,667 miles (+6,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    174,667 miles
    Test number
    838252407278
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass167,788 miles (+4,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    167,788 miles
    Test number
    110950427951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass162,831 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    162,831 miles
    Test number
    620724534517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail162,821 miles (+15,614)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,821 miles
    Test number
    524478361802
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass147,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    147,207 miles
    Test number
    160577669263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail147,207 miles (+14,629)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,207 miles
    Test number
    925152689777
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  10. Pass132,578 miles (+11,259)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    132,578 miles
    Test number
    364523305683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,319 miles (+11,044)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,319 miles
    Test number
    824614067538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,275 miles (+12,177)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    110,275 miles
    Test number
    567141039109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,098 miles (+11,641)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,098 miles
    Test number
    126956965038
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass86,457 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,457 miles
    Test number
    149271684017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,943 miles
    Test number
    729974044079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE02 SEF

Does LE02 SEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE02 SEF expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE02 SEF?
The MOT on LE02 SEF expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE02 SEF done?
LE02 SEF was recorded at 179,724 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 8,180 miles a year.
Has LE02 SEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE02 SEF has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LE02 SEF 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 LE02 SEF find?
LE02 SEF passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s, and 3 more.

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