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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LF02 GXXMOT history

LF02 GXX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 170,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

LF02 GXX silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
170,072 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 GXX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 GXX was last recorded at 170,072 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
170,072 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,072 miles
  • 2025 – 167,954 miles
  • 2024 – 165,310 miles
  • 2023 – 163,303 miles
  • 2022 – 161,304 miles
  • 2020 – 158,243 miles
  • 2019 – 149,075 miles
  • 2018 – 142,698 miles
  • 2017 – 133,703 miles
  • 2016 – 133,823 miles
  • 2015 – 127,020 miles
  • 2014 – 117,813 miles
  • 2013 – 103,940 miles
  • 2012 – 94,750 miles
  • 2011 – 87,203 miles
  • 2010 – 77,044 miles
  • 2009 – 68,633 miles
  • 2008 – 58,891 miles
  • 2007 – 51,791 miles
  • 2006 – 42,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,072 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2025

  • Rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

34 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,072 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    170,072 miles
    Test number
    634864971468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded

  2. Fail170,072 miles (+2,118)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,072 miles
    Test number
    705265077184
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded

  3. Pass167,954 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    167,954 miles
    Test number
    996976506551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear subframe showing signs of corrosion

  4. Fail167,953 miles (+2,643)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,953 miles
    Test number
    807822290578
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear subframe showing signs of corrosion

  5. Pass165,310 miles (+2,007)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    165,310 miles
    Test number
    392359771039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components corroded

  6. Pass163,303 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    163,303 miles
    Test number
    973359115768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake back plates corroded

  7. Fail163,303 miles (+1,999)1 dangerous4 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,303 miles
    Test number
    941231249326
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device damaged (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake back plates corroded

  8. Pass161,304 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    161,304 miles
    Test number
    240925102728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe showing signs of corrosion

  9. Fail161,304 miles (+3,061)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,304 miles
    Test number
    147793894200
    • 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe showing signs of corrosion

  10. Pass158,243 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    158,243 miles
    Test number
    344854429371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail158,243 miles (+9,168)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,243 miles
    Test number
    401383072253
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass149,075 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    149,075 miles
    Test number
    834181811416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth brake pipes slightly corroded by fuel tank
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail149,075 miles (+6,377)2 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,075 miles
    Test number
    399441374354
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower shock bush badly worn (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth brake pipes slightly corroded by fuel tank
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass142,698 miles (+8,995)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    142,698 miles
    Test number
    836731383808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass133,703 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    133,703 miles
    Test number
    949315426793
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded NSR and OSR brake pipes starting to show signs of slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail137,703 miles (+3,880)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,703 miles
    Test number
    611646996310
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NS and OS (no fluid?) (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded NSR and OSR brake pipes starting to show signs of slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass133,823 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    133,823 miles
    Test number
    150053626888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass131,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    131,299 miles
    Test number
    365685097498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail131,299 miles (+4,279)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,299 miles
    Test number
    142752357619
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass127,020 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    127,020 miles
    Test number
    569946785072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail127,020 miles (+9,207)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,020 miles
    Test number
    249255285060
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass117,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    117,813 miles
    Test number
    855783494043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail117,813 miles (+13,873)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,813 miles
    Test number
    869863794042
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass103,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    103,940 miles
    Test number
    848512293039
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail103,940 miles (+9,190)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,940 miles
    Test number
    988842293041
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass94,750 miles (+7,547)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,750 miles
    Test number
    679997862089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail87,203 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,203 miles
    Test number
    166657071010
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  28. Pass87,203 miles (+10,159)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,203 miles
    Test number
    306727271021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass77,044 miles (+8,411)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,044 miles
    Test number
    350807870022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass68,633 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,633 miles
    Test number
    184372879063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  31. Fail68,633 miles (+9,742)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,633 miles
    Test number
    163352579030
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  32. Pass58,891 miles (+7,100)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,891 miles
    Test number
    750360878008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass51,791 miles (+9,150)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,791 miles
    Test number
    251928177057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass42,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,641 miles
    Test number
    642223976054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 GXX

Does LF02 GXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 GXX is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 GXX?
The MOT on LF02 GXX is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 GXX done?
LF02 GXX was recorded at 170,072 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 6,379 miles a year.
Has LF02 GXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 GXX has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LF02 GXX 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 GXX find?
LF02 GXX passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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