BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,995 cc
LF02 GJVMOT history
LF02 GJV is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,420 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 129,420 mi
- At MOT on 21 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,967 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF02 GJV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 26 Apr 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF02 GJV was last recorded at 129,420 miles on 21 Dec 2021, 9,977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 119,443 miles · 21 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 9,977 miles
- Average per year
- 5,967 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 129,420 miles
- 2020 – 119,443 miles
- 2019 – 105,885 miles
- 2018 – 96,537 miles
- 2017 – 93,851 miles
- 2016 – 91,274 miles
- 2015 – 88,302 miles
- 2014 – 85,177 miles
- 2013 – 81,214 miles
- 2012 – 76,697 miles
- 2011 – 67,743 miles
- 2010 – 58,825 miles
- 2009 – 51,311 miles
- 2008 – 45,743 miles
- 2007 – 40,693 miles
- 2006 – 35,936 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,420 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr / osr (1.1.11 (c))
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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,420 miles (+9,977)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 129,420 miles
- Test number
- 761870224809
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr / osr (1.1.11 (c))
Pass119,443 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 119,443 miles
- Test number
- 805132083217
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail119,443 miles (+16)1 dangerous4 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,443 miles
- Test number
- 199530438297
- DangerousOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail119,427 miles (+13,542)5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,427 miles
- Test number
- 609432629959
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass105,885 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 105,885 miles
- Test number
- 196853619468
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine Cover & Undertray Fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail105,883 miles (+9,346)3 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,883 miles
- Test number
- 635932416506
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine Cover & Undertray Fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,537 miles (+2,686)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 96,537 miles
- Test number
- 368328184616
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers + under tray fitted
Pass93,851 miles (+2,577)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 93,851 miles
- Test number
- 993576210983
- AdvisoryCorrosion present on rear brake pipes
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass91,274 miles (+2,972)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 91,274 miles
- Test number
- 126807679794
- 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)
Pass88,302 miles (+3,125)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 88,302 miles
- Test number
- 457744815177
- NoteCorrosion present on rear brake pipes
- NoteOil leak
Pass85,177 miles (+55)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 85,177 miles
- Test number
- 486792024116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,122 miles (+3,908)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,122 miles
- Test number
- 978275514156
- FailureOffside Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass81,214 miles (+4,517)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 81,214 miles
- Test number
- 919062313196
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass76,697 miles (+8,954)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 76,697 miles
- Test number
- 915678202118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,743 miles (+8,918)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 67,743 miles
- Test number
- 188618181460
- 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)
Pass58,825 miles (+7,514)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 58,825 miles
- Test number
- 801125200151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,311 miles (+5,568)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 51,311 miles
- Test number
- 504202919178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,743 miles (+5,050)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 45,743 miles
- Test number
- 390139308109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,693 miles (+4,757)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 40,693 miles
- Test number
- 132540117154
- NoteAdvise - front brakepads quite low
Pass35,936 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 35,936 miles
- Test number
- 643914416172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,885 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,885 miles
- Test number
- 241739706423
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about LF02 GJV
- Does LF02 GJV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF02 GJV expired on 20 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF02 GJV?
- The MOT on LF02 GJV expired on 20 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF02 GJV done?
- LF02 GJV was recorded at 129,420 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2021, an average of 5,967 miles a year.
- Has LF02 GJV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF02 GJV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on LF02 GJV 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 GJV find?
- LF02 GJV passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2021 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.