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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LF02 EJAMOT history

LF02 EJA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 259,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2025.

LF02 EJA blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2026
Mileage
259,504 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 EJA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 EJA was last recorded at 259,504 miles on 18 Mar 2025, 4,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
255,124 miles · 21 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4,380 miles
Average per year
11,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 259,504 miles
  • 2024 – 255,124 miles
  • 2023 – 251,150 miles
  • 2022 – 247,123 miles
  • 2021 – 231,728 miles
  • 2020 – 226,169 miles
  • 2019 – 220,121 miles
  • 2018 – 217,376 miles
  • 2017 – 213,976 miles
  • 2016 – 210,314 miles
  • 2015 – 206,647 miles
  • 2014 – 202,795 miles
  • 2013 – 188,245 miles
  • 2012 – 182,081 miles
  • 2011 – 166,785 miles
  • 2010 – 145,874 miles
  • 2009 – 121,847 miles
  • 2008 – 95,410 miles
  • 2007 – 67,108 miles
  • 2006 – 46,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass259,504 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass259,504 miles (+4,380)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    259,504 miles
    Test number
    112061289044
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass255,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    255,124 miles
    Test number
    585285680777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail255,124 miles (+3,974)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,124 miles
    Test number
    538354783824
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass251,150 miles (+4,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    251,150 miles
    Test number
    953183834105
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass247,123 miles (+15,395)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    247,123 miles
    Test number
    633474378713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass231,728 miles (+5,559)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    231,728 miles
    Test number
    271997598311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass226,169 miles (+6,048)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    226,169 miles
    Test number
    912825154322
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  8. Pass220,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    220,121 miles
    Test number
    464556447094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail220,121 miles (+2,745)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,121 miles
    Test number
    710945748377
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass217,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    217,376 miles
    Test number
    391447033167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail217,376 miles (+3,400)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,376 miles
    Test number
    702472867599
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass213,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    213,976 miles
    Test number
    635437162182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail213,976 miles (+3,662)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,976 miles
    Test number
    733749658657
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass210,314 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    210,314 miles
    Test number
    464147826341
    • AdvisoryParking break value just met the requirements, It needs service or adjustments.

  15. Fail210,314 miles (+3,667)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,314 miles
    Test number
    504452974242
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking break value just met the requirements, It needs service or adjustments.

  16. Pass206,647 miles (+3,852)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    206,647 miles
    Test number
    526309875041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass202,795 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    202,795 miles
    Test number
    565257864057
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear defferential slight leaking oil from the seal

  18. Fail202,795 miles (+14,550)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,795 miles
    Test number
    117977264415
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOff side front inner steering arm have slight play
    • NoteRear defferential slight leaking oil from the seal

  19. Pass188,245 miles (+6,164)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    188,245 miles
    Test number
    568878073000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHave few small stone chip/on windscreen

  20. Pass182,081 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    182,081 miles
    Test number
    535337282006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail182,053 miles (+15,268)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,053 miles
    Test number
    647126682008
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass166,785 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    166,785 miles
    Test number
    379735571056
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCut on sidewall offside rear tyre not deep enough to reach cords or ply

  23. Fail166,782 miles (+20,908)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,782 miles
    Test number
    286005571077
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCut on sidewall offside rear tyre not deep enough to reach cords or ply
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing inner edge

  24. Pass145,874 miles (+866)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    145,874 miles
    Test number
    314640990044
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Fail145,008 miles (+23,161)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,008 miles
    Test number
    352573160060
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  26. Pass121,847 miles (+26,437)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    121,847 miles
    Test number
    120442179468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass95,410 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    95,410 miles
    Test number
    321633268060
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  28. Fail95,410 miles (+28,302)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,410 miles
    Test number
    753863868035
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  29. Pass67,108 miles (+20,224)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    67,108 miles
    Test number
    602367967095
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low
    • NoteRear tyres worn to tread bars

  30. Pass46,884 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,884 miles
    Test number
    990003666096
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

Questions about LF02 EJA

Does LF02 EJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 EJA expired on 20 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 EJA?
The MOT on LF02 EJA expired on 20 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 EJA done?
LF02 EJA was recorded at 259,504 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2025, an average of 11,168 miles a year.
Has LF02 EJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 EJA has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LF02 EJA 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 EJA find?
LF02 EJA passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2025 with 7 advisories: central front coolant leak; central front oil leak, but not excessive; central front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel, and 4 more.

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