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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LF02 RCZMOT history

LF02 RCZ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 129,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

LF02 RCZ 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 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
129,673 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 RCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 RCZ was last recorded at 129,673 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 4,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,445 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,228 miles
Average per year
5,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,673 miles
  • 2025 – 125,445 miles
  • 2023 – 120,339 miles
  • 2022 – 115,055 miles
  • 2021 – 108,117 miles
  • 2020 – 102,164 miles
  • 2019 – 84,881 miles
  • 2018 – 69,287 miles
  • 2017 – 57,766 miles
  • 2016 – 51,027 miles
  • 2015 – 43,971 miles
  • 2014 – 41,172 miles
  • 2013 – 35,609 miles
  • 2012 – 28,894 miles
  • 2011 – 26,995 miles
  • 2009 – 22,202 miles
  • 2008 – 19,745 miles
  • 2007 – 16,804 miles
  • 2006 – 14,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,673 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    129,673 miles
    Test number
    575832149754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail129,673 miles (+4,228)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,673 miles
    Test number
    164398886225
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass125,445 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    125,445 miles
    Test number
    343929433370
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake has slight bind

  4. Fail125,445 miles (+5,106)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,445 miles
    Test number
    139840858035
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake has slight bind

  5. Pass120,339 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,339 miles
    Test number
    578740133613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail120,339 miles (+5,284)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,339 miles
    Test number
    763761447960
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass115,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,055 miles
    Test number
    851632911718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,055 miles (+6,938)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,055 miles
    Test number
    226341536295
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass108,117 miles (+5,953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,117 miles
    Test number
    131874571672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass102,164 miles (+17,283)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,164 miles
    Test number
    987319507236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass84,881 miles (+15,594)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,881 miles
    Test number
    840346504424
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass69,287 miles (+11,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,287 miles
    Test number
    687608742864
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass57,766 miles (+6,739)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,766 miles
    Test number
    573057275092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,027 miles (+7,056)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,027 miles
    Test number
    384905077151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn thin and lipped
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished, cracked and worn low
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn thin and lipped
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished, cracked and worn low

  15. Fail43,971 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,971 miles
    Test number
    366288995022
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass43,971 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,971 miles
    Test number
    607808695007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,172 miles
    Test number
    316432334427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,172 miles (+5,563)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,172 miles
    Test number
    809432534280
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass35,609 miles (+6,715)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,609 miles
    Test number
    979034753278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,894 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,894 miles
    Test number
    368816252427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,995 miles
    Test number
    957007141183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail26,995 miles (+4,793)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,995 miles
    Test number
    958587941134
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass22,202 miles (+2,457)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    22,202 miles
    Test number
    462641239445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTyre outer sidewalls perrished on all four wheels

  24. Pass19,745 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,745 miles
    Test number
    361698948398
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Fail19,744 miles (+2,940)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,744 miles
    Test number
    873218248300
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass16,804 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    16,804 miles
    Test number
    861093257153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    14,504 miles
    Test number
    503089336191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 RCZ

Does LF02 RCZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 RCZ is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 RCZ?
The MOT on LF02 RCZ is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 RCZ done?
LF02 RCZ was recorded at 129,673 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 5,717 miles a year.
Has LF02 RCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 RCZ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LF02 RCZ 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 RCZ find?
LF02 RCZ passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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