BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,995 cc
LF02 RFJMOT history
LF02 RFJ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,401 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 135,401 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,185 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF02 RFJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 11 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF02 RFJ was last recorded at 135,401 miles on 16 Jul 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 135,400 miles · 8 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 6,185 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 135,401 miles
- 2023 – 131,259 miles
- 2022 – 127,582 miles
- 2021 – 123,848 miles
- 2020 – 119,596 miles
- 2019 – 112,346 miles
- 2018 – 106,266 miles
- 2017 – 100,042 miles
- 2016 – 94,642 miles
- 2015 – 88,690 miles
- 2014 – 79,937 miles
- 2013 – 72,903 miles
- 2012 – 65,468 miles
- 2011 – 57,315 miles
- 2010 – 47,504 miles
- 2009 – 37,293 miles
- 2008 – 32,469 miles
- 2007 – 28,014 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,401 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated also damage on tread
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Both front lower arm rear bushes slight free play.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
O/s/f wheel arch signs of corrosion.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 6 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,401 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 135,401 miles
- Test number
- 529955906844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,400 miles (+4,141)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,400 miles
- Test number
- 665464514852
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Pass131,259 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 131,259 miles
- Test number
- 531725067240
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail131,259 miles (+3,677)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,259 miles
- Test number
- 447872768131
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass127,582 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 127,582 miles
- Test number
- 150033218786
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated also damage on tread (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
Fail127,582 miles (+3,734)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,582 miles
- Test number
- 130191110199
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated also damage on tread (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
Pass123,848 miles (+4,252)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 123,848 miles
- Test number
- 637025755617
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and nail in tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,596 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 119,596 miles
- Test number
- 137817796445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,596 miles (+7,250)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,596 miles
- Test number
- 654490029872
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass112,346 miles (+6,080)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 112,346 miles
- Test number
- 515643369620
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to flex slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass106,266 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 106,266 miles
- Test number
- 656961793736
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes slight free play.
- AdvisoryO/s/f wheel arch signs of corrosion.
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking/perished in tread.
- AdvisoryShields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.
- AdvisorySlight oil leak o/s/r drive shaft seal.
- AdvisoryVarious rear metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.
Fail106,266 miles (+6,224)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,266 miles
- Test number
- 554858520561
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes slight free play.
- AdvisoryO/s/f wheel arch signs of corrosion.
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking/perished in tread.
- AdvisoryShields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.
- AdvisorySlight oil leak o/s/r drive shaft seal.
- AdvisoryVarious rear metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.
Pass100,042 miles (+5,400)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 100,042 miles
- Test number
- 478043422471
- AdvisoryOil leak Rear differential
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion to suspension arms (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components
Pass94,642 miles (+5,952)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 94,642 miles
- Test number
- 733480006689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,690 miles (+8,753)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 88,690 miles
- Test number
- 999463885197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,937 miles (+7,034)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 79,937 miles
- Test number
- 517241984100
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass72,903 miles (+7,435)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 72,903 miles
- Test number
- 188761993152
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass65,468 miles (+8,153)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 65,468 miles
- Test number
- 668150262198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,315 miles (+9,811)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 57,315 miles
- Test number
- 855738961143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,504 miles (+10,211)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 47,504 miles
- Test number
- 850352380172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,293 miles (+4,824)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 37,293 miles
- Test number
- 482372499002
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass32,469 miles (+4,455)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 32,469 miles
- Test number
- 250678408187
- 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)
Pass28,014 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 28,014 miles
- Test number
- 251415467096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF02 RFJ
- Does LF02 RFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF02 RFJ expired on 15 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF02 RFJ?
- The MOT on LF02 RFJ expired on 15 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF02 RFJ done?
- LF02 RFJ was recorded at 135,401 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2024, an average of 6,185 miles a year.
- Has LF02 RFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF02 RFJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LF02 RFJ 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 RFJ find?
- LF02 RFJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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