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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LF02 OOAMOT history

LF02 OOA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2023.

LF02 OOA 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 14 May 2024
Mileage
137,037 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 OOA
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
15 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2024
Latest MOT test
15 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 OOA was last recorded at 137,037 miles on 15 May 2023, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,023 miles · 2 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
6,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,037 miles
  • 2022 – 137,023 miles
  • 2019 – 136,691 miles
  • 2018 – 136,231 miles
  • 2017 – 135,642 miles
  • 2016 – 134,495 miles
  • 2015 – 126,329 miles
  • 2014 – 113,388 miles
  • 2013 – 99,886 miles
  • 2012 – 85,270 miles
  • 2011 – 76,481 miles
  • 2010 – 62,868 miles
  • 2009 – 51,486 miles
  • 2008 – 38,654 miles
  • 2007 – 37,363 miles
  • 2006 – 26,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,037 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryEcu light on

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,037 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    137,037 miles
    Test number
    840070494947
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEcu light on

  2. Pass137,023 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,023 miles
    Test number
    421300798389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail137,019 miles (+328)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,019 miles
    Test number
    487409131201
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass136,691 miles (+460)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,691 miles
    Test number
    815753580444
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass136,231 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    136,231 miles
    Test number
    675728433720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail136,227 miles (+585)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,227 miles
    Test number
    227429450599
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass135,642 miles (+1,147)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    135,642 miles
    Test number
    738506235627
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass134,495 miles (+173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    134,495 miles
    Test number
    799296262945
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail134,322 miles (+7,993)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,322 miles
    Test number
    797624087709
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Rear of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Rear of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass126,329 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    126,329 miles
    Test number
    137864905287
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  11. Fail126,324 miles (+12,936)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,324 miles
    Test number
    328531805483
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Pass113,388 miles (+13,502)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    113,388 miles
    Test number
    429814604196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Pass99,886 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    99,886 miles
    Test number
    547681323195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/f door mirror lense cracked

  14. Fail99,886 miles (+14,616)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,886 miles
    Test number
    757281923138
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/f door mirror lense cracked

  15. Pass85,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    85,270 miles
    Test number
    169786582004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,270 miles (+8,789)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,270 miles
    Test number
    959356982024
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

  17. Pass76,481 miles (+13,613)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    76,481 miles
    Test number
    339159901156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass62,868 miles (+11,382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,868 miles
    Test number
    423697240119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  19. Pass51,486 miles (+12,832)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,486 miles
    Test number
    860772719188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass38,654 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,654 miles
    Test number
    631842818106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,363 miles
    Test number
    161814957350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,344 miles (+4,733)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,344 miles
    Test number
    480444657343
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass32,611 miles (+6,442)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    32,611 miles
    Test number
    282963107040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    26,169 miles
    Test number
    883134606030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 OOA

Does LF02 OOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 OOA expired on 14 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 OOA?
The MOT on LF02 OOA expired on 14 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 OOA done?
LF02 OOA was recorded at 137,037 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2023, an average of 6,387 miles a year.
Has LF02 OOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 OOA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LF02 OOA 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 OOA find?
LF02 OOA passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2023 with 5 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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