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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LF02 RDVMOT history

LF02 RDV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2022.

LF02 RDV blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2023
Mileage
124,789 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 RDV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2023
Latest MOT test
5 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 RDV was last recorded at 124,789 miles on 5 May 2022, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,783 miles · 29 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,789 miles
  • 2018 – 118,409 miles
  • 2017 – 110,689 miles
  • 2016 – 102,052 miles
  • 2015 – 95,928 miles
  • 2014 – 90,581 miles
  • 2013 – 87,206 miles
  • 2011 – 83,059 miles
  • 2010 – 76,651 miles
  • 2009 – 69,238 miles
  • 2008 – 63,090 miles
  • 2007 – 44,375 miles
  • 2006 – 31,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,789 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,789 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    124,789 miles
    Test number
    285655700040
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail124,783 miles (+6,374)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,783 miles
    Test number
    305192087719
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass118,409 miles (+7,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    118,409 miles
    Test number
    325092103597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexi hose deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexi hose deteriorating.

  4. Pass110,689 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,689 miles
    Test number
    792721233460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,688 miles (+8,636)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,688 miles
    Test number
    540001875570
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass102,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    102,052 miles
    Test number
    255880603744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,052 miles (+2,468)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,052 miles
    Test number
    108756125162
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on the inner edges

  8. Pass99,584 miles (+3,656)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    99,584 miles
    Test number
    847671943700
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers are very rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth rear top mounts have slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are getting low of tread
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are rusty
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses are perished
    • AdvisoryFront washers are only spraying out of half of jets
    • AdvisoryFront wipers are slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs are rusty
    • AdvisoryUnderside is rusty
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  9. Pass95,928 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    95,928 miles
    Test number
    379488305007
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses perished
    • NoteO/s/r brake hose rusty
    • NoteUnderside very rusty

  10. Fail95,928 miles (+5,347)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,928 miles
    Test number
    587897905091
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses perished
    • NoteO/s/r brake hose rusty
    • NoteUnderside very rusty

  11. Pass90,581 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    90,581 miles
    Test number
    327753004050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail90,581 miles (+3,375)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,581 miles
    Test number
    487573804011
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass87,206 miles (+4,147)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    87,206 miles
    Test number
    129147103406
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass83,059 miles (+6,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    83,059 miles
    Test number
    218587641394
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass76,651 miles (+7,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    76,651 miles
    Test number
    894431640368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass69,238 miles (+6,148)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    69,238 miles
    Test number
    850263659277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,090 miles (+4,893)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    63,090 miles
    Test number
    690988398136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    58,197 miles
    Test number
    433839908018
    • 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)

  19. Fail58,197 miles (+13,822)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,197 miles
    Test number
    884629108064
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  20. Pass44,375 miles (+12,942)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    44,375 miles
    Test number
    363079907031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,433 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,433 miles
    Test number
    394389106067
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass31,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    31,433 miles
    Test number
    972379706044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 RDV

Does LF02 RDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 RDV expired on 4 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 RDV?
The MOT on LF02 RDV expired on 4 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 RDV done?
LF02 RDV was recorded at 124,789 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2022, an average of 5,721 miles a year.
Has LF02 RDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 RDV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LF02 RDV 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 RDV find?
LF02 RDV passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2022 with 5 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; front brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside, and 2 more.

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