BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc
LF02 AUVMOT history
LF02 AUV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 161,188 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 161,188 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,139 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF02 AUV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 6 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF02 AUV was last recorded at 161,188 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 6,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 154,963 miles · 5 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,225 miles
- Average per year
- 6,139 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 161,188 miles
- 2024 – 154,963 miles
- 2023 – 154,750 miles
- 2022 – 154,132 miles
- 2021 – 153,471 miles
- 2020 – 152,629 miles
- 2019 – 150,844 miles
- 2018 – 146,307 miles
- 2017 – 135,963 miles
- 2016 – 126,506 miles
- 2015 – 115,372 miles
- 2014 – 106,399 miles
- 2013 – 94,657 miles
- 2012 – 85,655 miles
- 2011 – 71,481 miles
- 2010 – 67,833 miles
- 2009 – 60,742 miles
- 2008 – 55,289 miles
- 2007 – 49,054 miles
- 2006 – 41,197 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,188 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2018
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,188 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 161,188 miles
- Test number
- 881596090699
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail161,188 miles (+6,225)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,188 miles
- Test number
- 859728366387
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryEML illuminated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,963 miles (+213)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 154,963 miles
- Test number
- 328785108604
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass154,750 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 154,750 miles
- Test number
- 480920485484
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail154,750 miles (+618)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,750 miles
- Test number
- 440622340861
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass154,132 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 154,132 miles
- Test number
- 966860955286
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail154,132 miles (+661)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,132 miles
- Test number
- 564630354633
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass153,471 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 153,471 miles
- Test number
- 607288861444
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail153,471 miles (+842)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,471 miles
- Test number
- 276683399328
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass152,629 miles (+1,785)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 152,629 miles
- Test number
- 513208480070
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryN/s/f anti-roll bar link boot worn
Pass150,844 miles (+4,537)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 150,844 miles
- Test number
- 595220254347
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass146,307 miles (+10,344)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 146,307 miles
- Test number
- 911896515061
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass135,963 miles (+9,457)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 135,963 miles
- Test number
- 561161620688
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,506 miles (+366)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 126,506 miles
- Test number
- 235799267158
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Fail126,140 miles (+10,768)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,140 miles
- Test number
- 151675648463
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass115,372 miles (+8,973)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 115,372 miles
- Test number
- 588183385030
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass106,399 miles (+11,742)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 106,399 miles
- Test number
- 538730184021
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front brake discs very pitted
Pass94,657 miles (+9,002)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 94,657 miles
- Test number
- 287052583017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,655 miles (+14,174)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 85,655 miles
- Test number
- 258609882097
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass71,481 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 71,481 miles
- Test number
- 188827281081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,481 miles (+3,648)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,481 miles
- Test number
- 788787881060
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass67,833 miles (+7,091)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 67,833 miles
- Test number
- 710437850065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,742 miles (+5,453)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 60,742 miles
- Test number
- 764925269022
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,289 miles (+6,235)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 55,289 miles
- Test number
- 742955868011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,054 miles (+7,857)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 49,054 miles
- Test number
- 124310167029
- 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)
Pass41,197 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 41,197 miles
- Test number
- 600242666077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF02 AUV
- Does LF02 AUV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF02 AUV expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF02 AUV?
- The MOT on LF02 AUV expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF02 AUV done?
- LF02 AUV was recorded at 161,188 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 6,139 miles a year.
- Has LF02 AUV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF02 AUV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LF02 AUV 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 LF02 AUV find?
- LF02 AUV passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.
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