BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LF02 BERMOT history
LF02 BER is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Dec 2012. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 184,205 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 184,205 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 11,654 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF02 BER
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 14 Dec 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF02 BER was last recorded at 184,205 miles on 12 Jun 2025, 995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 183,210 miles · 20 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 995 miles
- Average per year
- 11,654 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 184,205 miles
- 2024 – 163,692 miles
- 2023 – 158,989 miles
- 2022 – 144,405 miles
- 2021 – 141,012 miles
- 2020 – 136,901 miles
- 2019 – 133,852 miles
- 2018 – 124,163 miles
- 2016 – 107,461 miles
- 2015 – 73,233 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass184,205 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Has internal condensation.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 4 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,205 miles (+995)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 184,205 miles
- Test number
- 748985022841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail183,210 miles (+19,518)1 dangerous8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,210 miles
- Test number
- 979201354989
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorFront Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass163,692 miles (+4,703)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 163,692 miles
- Test number
- 883110908943
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass158,989 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 158,989 miles
- Test number
- 920127279405
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Has internal condensation. (4.1.4 (b))
Fail158,987 miles (+14,582)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,987 miles
- Test number
- 548586387459
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Has internal condensation. (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Rear bump stops & gaiters detached from top of shocks
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 2mm - recommend replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRecommend wheel alignment checked due to wear on front tyres
- AdvisoryTyre size - 225/50zr17
Pass144,405 miles (+3,393)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 144,405 miles
- Test number
- 976606139816
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) TIE ROD
Pass141,012 miles (+4,111)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 141,012 miles
- Test number
- 856842076778
- AdvisoryO/s/f/ inner rack arm slight play-
Pass136,901 miles (+3,049)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 136,901 miles
- Test number
- 374754089548
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,852 miles (+9,689)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 133,852 miles
- Test number
- 568743318661
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,163 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 124,163 miles
- Test number
- 335450867362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,154 miles (+16,693)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,154 miles
- Test number
- 497655459097
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass107,461 miles (+34,228)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 107,461 miles
- Test number
- 498178427826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,233 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 73,233 miles
- Test number
- 860430727780
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight weepage evident,not excess,op ok. (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFrt tyres-slight wear on inner/outer edges,approx 3-4mm-osf and nsf,no cord etc.
Questions about LF02 BER
- Does LF02 BER currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF02 BER expired on 11 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF02 BER?
- The MOT on LF02 BER expired on 11 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF02 BER done?
- LF02 BER was recorded at 184,205 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2025, an average of 11,654 miles a year.
- Has LF02 BER ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF02 BER has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LF02 BER 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 BER find?
- LF02 BER passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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