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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

LF02 GYYMOT history

LF02 GYY is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 7 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 101,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2025.

LF02 GYY silver 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 29 Apr 2026
Mileage
101,805 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 GYY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 GYY was last recorded at 101,805 miles on 30 Apr 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,793 miles · 23 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
3,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,805 miles
  • 2024 – 101,793 miles
  • 2021 – 101,757 miles
  • 2015 – 101,716 miles
  • 2012 – 97,861 miles
  • 2011 – 86,610 miles
  • 2010 – 74,919 miles
  • 2009 – 62,563 miles
  • 2007 – 40,041 miles
  • 2006 – 38,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,805 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Chips in screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,805 miles (+12)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    101,805 miles
    Test number
    744962334035
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass101,793 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    101,793 miles
    Test number
    339566963129
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass101,757 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,757 miles
    Test number
    427902477886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail101,723 miles (+7)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,723 miles
    Test number
    705643178881
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass101,716 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    101,716 miles
    Test number
    722806231146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryChips in screen

  6. Fail101,716 miles (+3,855)4 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,716 miles
    Test number
    130643297160
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective height corrector bracket broken (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryChips in screen

  7. Fail97,861 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,861 miles
    Test number
    579830632032
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  8. Pass97,861 miles (+11,251)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    97,861 miles
    Test number
    699740132094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    86,610 miles
    Test number
    139628511055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,610 miles (+11,691)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,610 miles
    Test number
    186588611408
    • 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)

  11. Pass74,919 miles (+126)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    74,919 miles
    Test number
    251792630025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail74,793 miles (+12,230)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,793 miles
    Test number
    160037120473
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass62,563 miles (+22,522)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    62,563 miles
    Test number
    992627409059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,041 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    40,041 miles
    Test number
    241458637129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    38,595 miles
    Test number
    413868216465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,595 miles (+4,889)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,595 miles
    Test number
    170994016302
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass33,706 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,706 miles
    Test number
    533130006274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about LF02 GYY

Does LF02 GYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 GYY expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 GYY?
The MOT on LF02 GYY expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 GYY done?
LF02 GYY was recorded at 101,805 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2025, an average of 3,626 miles a year.
Has LF02 GYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 GYY has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LF02 GYY 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 GYY find?
LF02 GYY passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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