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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

LF02 DGZMOT history

LF02 DGZ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 185,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2022.

LF02 DGZ black 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 11 Mar 2023
Mileage
185,418 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 DGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 DGZ was last recorded at 185,418 miles on 12 Mar 2022, 6,753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,665 miles · 15 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
6,753 miles
Average per year
8,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 185,418 miles
  • 2020 – 178,665 miles
  • 2019 – 167,304 miles
  • 2018 – 162,804 miles
  • 2017 – 158,595 miles
  • 2016 – 151,552 miles
  • 2015 – 145,230 miles
  • 2014 – 135,520 miles
  • 2013 – 128,307 miles
  • 2012 – 123,257 miles
  • 2011 – 111,889 miles
  • 2010 – 100,211 miles
  • 2009 – 84,091 miles
  • 2008 – 69,777 miles
  • 2007 – 56,961 miles
  • 2006 – 44,074 miles
  • 2005 – 34,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,418 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
  • AdvisoryBulb warning light on
  • AdvisoryO/s/f drop link dust covers perished
  • AdvisoryRear springs corroded
  • AdvisoryRear tyres splitting on inner side walls
  • AdvisorySlight oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySlight play n/s/f ball joint

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,418 miles (+6,753)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    185,418 miles
    Test number
    370232753228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryBulb warning light on
    • AdvisoryO/s/f drop link dust covers perished
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres splitting on inner side walls
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s/f ball joint

  2. Pass178,665 miles (+11,361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    178,665 miles
    Test number
    197215274446
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres bold inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear fog light temperamental
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  3. Pass167,304 miles (+4,500)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    167,304 miles
    Test number
    153109314362
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass162,804 miles (+4,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    162,804 miles
    Test number
    240987173872
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished

  5. Pass158,595 miles (+7,043)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    158,595 miles
    Test number
    238882105711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    151,552 miles
    Test number
    796635520207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail151,552 miles (+6,322)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,552 miles
    Test number
    678575242046
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  8. Pass145,230 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    145,230 miles
    Test number
    578961805159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail145,257 miles (+9,737)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,257 miles
    Test number
    335821905161
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass135,520 miles (+7,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    135,520 miles
    Test number
    636618294005
    • 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)

  11. Pass128,307 miles (+5,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    128,307 miles
    Test number
    295568693025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass123,257 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    123,257 miles
    Test number
    165716092476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail123,257 miles (+11,368)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,257 miles
    Test number
    929856192027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass111,889 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    111,889 miles
    Test number
    258498591003
    • 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)
    • NoteRear number plate discoloured

  15. Fail111,887 miles (+11,676)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,887 miles
    Test number
    306966691075
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges
    • NoteRear number plate discoloured
    • NoteRear tyres fitted to the front

  16. Pass100,211 miles (+16,120)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    100,211 miles
    Test number
    293409730494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,091 miles (+14,314)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    84,091 miles
    Test number
    312527199023
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing

  18. Pass69,777 miles (+12,816)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,777 miles
    Test number
    912292878064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,961 miles (+12,887)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    56,961 miles
    Test number
    344253547032
    • NoteFront lower arm (rear) bushes,o/s & n/s weak.

  20. Pass44,074 miles (+9,524)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    44,074 miles
    Test number
    423039036084
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges.

  21. Pass34,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2006
    Odometer
    34,550 miles
    Test number
    644372155164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 DGZ

Does LF02 DGZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 DGZ expired on 11 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 DGZ?
The MOT on LF02 DGZ expired on 11 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 DGZ done?
LF02 DGZ was recorded at 185,418 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2022, an average of 8,992 miles a year.
Has LF02 DGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 DGZ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on LF02 DGZ 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 DGZ find?
LF02 DGZ passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2022 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; brake pad warning light on, and 6 more.

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