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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LE02 TFNMOT history

LE02 TFN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 137,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

LE02 TFN 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 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
137,448 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE02 TFN
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
27 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE02 TFN was last recorded at 137,448 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 9,687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,761 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,687 miles
Average per year
6,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,448 miles
  • 2025 – 127,761 miles
  • 2024 – 117,782 miles
  • 2021 – 109,464 miles
  • 2020 – 101,034 miles
  • 2019 – 98,770 miles
  • 2018 – 97,213 miles
  • 2017 – 95,850 miles
  • 2016 – 91,493 miles
  • 2015 – 79,705 miles
  • 2014 – 75,499 miles
  • 2013 – 69,625 miles
  • 2012 – 58,761 miles
  • 2011 – 46,159 miles
  • 2010 – 33,024 miles
  • 2009 – 20,551 miles
  • 2008 – 13,486 miles
  • 2007 – 12,135 miles
  • 2006 – 9,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,448 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    137,448 miles
    Test number
    821379762405
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,448 miles (+9,687)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,448 miles
    Test number
    194809958003
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,761 miles (+3,001)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    127,761 miles
    Test number
    420867069970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,760 miles (+6,978)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,760 miles
    Test number
    515298854894
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on...

  5. Pass117,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    117,782 miles
    Test number
    294599314778
    • AdvisoryNearside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail117,782 miles (+8,318)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,782 miles
    Test number
    293166205228
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass109,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    109,464 miles
    Test number
    664189400611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,464 miles (+8,430)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,464 miles
    Test number
    288914431231
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass101,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,034 miles
    Test number
    904105252376
    • AdvisoryHand brake just meets required efficiency.17% recorded.

  10. Fail101,034 miles (+2,264)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,034 miles
    Test number
    196152861281
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHand brake just meets required efficiency.17% recorded.

  11. Pass98,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,770 miles
    Test number
    285715179690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,770 miles (+1,557)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,770 miles
    Test number
    166031116221
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass97,213 miles (+1,363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,213 miles
    Test number
    256091507216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHand brake just meets required efficiency.16%

  14. Pass95,850 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    95,850 miles
    Test number
    365045122550
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured both front and rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

  15. Fail95,850 miles (+4,357)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,850 miles
    Test number
    116601866074
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured both front and rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

  16. Pass91,493 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,493 miles
    Test number
    246785477288
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail91,493 miles (+11,788)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,493 miles
    Test number
    992972762865
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass79,705 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,705 miles
    Test number
    407042615180
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail79,703 miles (+4,204)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,703 miles
    Test number
    588651515105
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass75,499 miles (+5,874)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,499 miles
    Test number
    476714694017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSill covers fitted.

  21. Pass69,625 miles (+10,864)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,625 miles
    Test number
    458049693091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,761 miles (+12,602)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,761 miles
    Test number
    168680782499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear indicators fading

  23. Pass46,159 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,159 miles
    Test number
    405984991063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,819 miles (+12,795)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,819 miles
    Test number
    108064981432
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass33,024 miles (+12,473)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,024 miles
    Test number
    220645700422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,551 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,551 miles
    Test number
    781762789018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail20,360 miles (+6,874)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,360 miles
    Test number
    750807279085
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass13,486 miles (+1,351)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    13,486 miles
    Test number
    303812848027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass12,135 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    12,135 miles
    Test number
    304522897147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass9,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    9,622 miles
    Test number
    963930906270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail9,622 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,622 miles
    Test number
    550359596113
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LE02 TFN

Does LE02 TFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE02 TFN is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE02 TFN?
The MOT on LE02 TFN is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE02 TFN done?
LE02 TFN was recorded at 137,448 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 6,481 miles a year.
Has LE02 TFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE02 TFN has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LE02 TFN 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 TFN find?
LE02 TFN passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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