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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LF02 DEUMOT history

LF02 DEU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 150,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

LF02 DEU black 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 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
150,128 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 DEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 DEU was last recorded at 150,128 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,128 miles · 22 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,128 miles
  • 2024 – 142,746 miles
  • 2023 – 140,493 miles
  • 2021 – 137,247 miles
  • 2020 – 135,081 miles
  • 2019 – 131,866 miles
  • 2018 – 127,302 miles
  • 2017 – 122,906 miles
  • 2016 – 118,513 miles
  • 2015 – 113,992 miles
  • 2014 – 108,713 miles
  • 2013 – 104,430 miles
  • 2012 – 98,360 miles
  • 2011 – 89,052 miles
  • 2010 – 81,090 miles
  • 2009 – 73,230 miles
  • 2008 – 64,486 miles
  • 2007 – 55,624 miles
  • 2006 – 45,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,128 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    150,128 miles
    Test number
    882176723095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail150,128 miles (+2,766)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,128 miles
    Test number
    735277249994
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass147,362 miles (+4,616)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    147,362 miles
    Test number
    266687510032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,746 miles (+2,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,746 miles
    Test number
    922650033936
    • 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))
  5. Pass140,493 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    140,493 miles
    Test number
    804065778458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,247 miles
    Test number
    224400560928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail137,245 miles (+2,164)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,245 miles
    Test number
    413563094050
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  8. Pass135,081 miles (+3,215)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    135,081 miles
    Test number
    469887278041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass131,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    131,866 miles
    Test number
    774296384428
    • 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))
  10. Fail131,863 miles (+4,561)2 dangerous3 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,863 miles
    Test number
    326048453333
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/s/r top outer bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass127,302 miles (+4,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    127,302 miles
    Test number
    374541364849
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  12. Pass122,906 miles (+4,393)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    122,906 miles
    Test number
    484462614078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,513 miles (+4,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    118,513 miles
    Test number
    237838932577
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just within limits
  14. Pass113,992 miles (+5,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    113,992 miles
    Test number
    588081665188
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass108,713 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    108,713 miles
    Test number
    879438274165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail108,711 miles (+4,281)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,711 miles
    Test number
    735257574177
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  17. Pass104,430 miles (+6,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    104,430 miles
    Test number
    317055773101
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass98,360 miles (+9,308)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    98,360 miles
    Test number
    226102172157
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass89,052 miles (+7,962)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    89,052 miles
    Test number
    965161971188
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass81,090 miles (+7,860)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    81,090 miles
    Test number
    444562470134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,230 miles (+8,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    73,230 miles
    Test number
    144020679153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass64,486 miles (+8,862)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    64,486 miles
    Test number
    154911678185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    55,624 miles
    Test number
    412641677105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,624 miles (+10,111)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,624 miles
    Test number
    294620477135
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise osf+nsf tyres wearing on inner+outer edges.
  25. Pass45,513 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,513 miles
    Test number
    792741476173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LF02 DEU

Does LF02 DEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 DEU is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 DEU?
The MOT on LF02 DEU is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 DEU done?
LF02 DEU was recorded at 150,128 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 5,362 miles a year.
Has LF02 DEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 DEU has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LF02 DEU 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 DEU find?
LF02 DEU passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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