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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LF02 DFKMOT history

LF02 DFK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

LF02 DFK silver 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 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
137,048 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 DFK
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
7 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 DFK was last recorded at 137,048 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,973 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
75 miles
Average per year
4,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,048 miles
  • 2024 – 133,901 miles
  • 2023 – 129,261 miles
  • 2022 – 127,633 miles
  • 2020 – 125,882 miles
  • 2019 – 121,206 miles
  • 2018 – 117,200 miles
  • 2017 – 111,707 miles
  • 2016 – 106,849 miles
  • 2015 – 102,957 miles
  • 2014 – 100,124 miles
  • 2013 – 97,172 miles
  • 2012 – 93,346 miles
  • 2011 – 88,544 miles
  • 2010 – 83,059 miles
  • 2009 – 78,293 miles
  • 2008 – 63,457 miles
  • 2007 – 47,858 miles
  • 2006 – 45,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,048 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drop link

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,048 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    137,048 miles
    Test number
    371209027207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,048 miles (+75)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,048 miles
    Test number
    238603515142
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail136,973 miles (+3,072)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,973 miles
    Test number
    945857377331
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass133,901 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    133,901 miles
    Test number
    460280084514
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail133,891 miles (+4,630)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,891 miles
    Test number
    789045342192
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,261 miles (+1,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    129,261 miles
    Test number
    665905355053
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front early replacement required (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass127,633 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,633 miles
    Test number
    600958552596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,882 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,882 miles
    Test number
    369137783386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,206 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,206 miles
    Test number
    919693336023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail121,206 miles (+4,006)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,206 miles
    Test number
    527681288034
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass117,200 miles (+5,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,200 miles
    Test number
    740580522586
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass111,707 miles (+4,858)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,707 miles
    Test number
    447779937384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass106,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    106,849 miles
    Test number
    569973477481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,849 miles (+3,892)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,849 miles
    Test number
    155616185079
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass102,957 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,957 miles
    Test number
    518294005132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail102,957 miles (+2,833)14 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,957 miles
    Test number
    977071005121
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass100,124 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,124 miles
    Test number
    109393294031
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail100,124 miles (+2,952)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,124 miles
    Test number
    336503094063
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass97,172 miles (+3,826)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    97,172 miles
    Test number
    559364513100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,346 miles
    Test number
    926024002146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail93,346 miles (+4,802)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,346 miles
    Test number
    259893302104
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass88,544 miles (+5,485)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    88,544 miles
    Test number
    879254801161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass83,059 miles (+4,766)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    83,059 miles
    Test number
    241557710161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass78,293 miles (+14,836)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    78,293 miles
    Test number
    790672559259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,457 miles (+15,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    63,457 miles
    Test number
    900895058240
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass47,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    47,858 miles
    Test number
    533804557240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    700423757285
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass45,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    45,050 miles
    Test number
    184444116364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 DFK

Does LF02 DFK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 DFK expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 DFK?
The MOT on LF02 DFK 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 DFK done?
LF02 DFK was recorded at 137,048 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 4,879 miles a year.
Has LF02 DFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 DFK has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LF02 DFK 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 DFK find?
LF02 DFK passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached, and 2 more.

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