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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LF02 DFZMOT history

LF02 DFZ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

LF02 DFZ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
126,129 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 DFZ
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
14 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 DFZ was last recorded at 126,129 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,129 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,129 miles
  • 2025 – 126,129 miles
  • 2024 – 124,863 miles
  • 2023 – 124,127 miles
  • 2022 – 118,264 miles
  • 2021 – 109,188 miles
  • 2020 – 108,464 miles
  • 2019 – 105,786 miles
  • 2018 – 101,426 miles
  • 2017 – 95,289 miles
  • 2016 – 86,676 miles
  • 2014 – 86,634 miles
  • 2013 – 82,239 miles
  • 2012 – 77,501 miles
  • 2011 – 72,288 miles
  • 2010 – 67,830 miles
  • 2009 – 63,716 miles
  • 2008 – 59,920 miles
  • 2007 – 52,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,129 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4

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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,129 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    126,129 miles
    Test number
    119641668268
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4

  2. Pass126,129 miles (+1,266)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    126,129 miles
    Test number
    847099105337
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch nsf osf nsr osr all 4 wheels protruding

  3. Pass124,863 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    124,863 miles
    Test number
    847594725694
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail124,863 miles (+736)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,863 miles
    Test number
    857607857478
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass124,127 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,127 miles
    Test number
    563243682201
    • MinorHorn control insecure (7.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail124,127 miles (+5,863)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,127 miles
    Test number
    313449998464
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorHorn control insecure (7.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass118,264 miles (+9,076)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,264 miles
    Test number
    360956292152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass109,188 miles (+724)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,188 miles
    Test number
    937419835650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass108,464 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,464 miles
    Test number
    916709231396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component damaged but not seriously weakened alloy under plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail108,464 miles (+2,678)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,464 miles
    Test number
    549358810236
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component damaged but not seriously weakened alloy under plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass105,786 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,786 miles
    Test number
    948907595033
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Fail105,786 miles (+4,360)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,786 miles
    Test number
    215816586750
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass101,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    101,426 miles
    Test number
    323211289850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,426 miles (+6,137)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,426 miles
    Test number
    192347510804
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass95,289 miles (+8,613)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    95,289 miles
    Test number
    142398018099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass86,676 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,676 miles
    Test number
    772515372524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,634 miles (+4,395)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,634 miles
    Test number
    335352534344
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective

  18. Pass82,239 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    82,239 miles
    Test number
    407920333311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail82,239 miles (+4,738)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,239 miles
    Test number
    456157223386
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass77,501 miles (+5,213)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    77,501 miles
    Test number
    167138522368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres on legal limit
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on legal limit
    • NoteLong travel handbrake
    • NoteSlight play both front track rods

  21. Pass72,288 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    72,288 miles
    Test number
    245807721327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  22. Fail72,286 miles (+4,456)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,286 miles
    Test number
    837917521379
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  23. Pass67,830 miles (+4,114)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,830 miles
    Test number
    840948220360
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHand brake lever travel high

  24. Pass63,716 miles (+3,796)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    63,716 miles
    Test number
    280761229322
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSill covers

  25. Pass59,920 miles (+7,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,920 miles
    Test number
    451302528475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass52,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,541 miles
    Test number
    774544507382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 DFZ

Does LF02 DFZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 DFZ is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 DFZ?
The MOT on LF02 DFZ is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 DFZ done?
LF02 DFZ was recorded at 126,129 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 3,928 miles a year.
Has LF02 DFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 DFZ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LF02 DFZ 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 DFZ find?
LF02 DFZ passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes; exhaust noisy; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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