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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LF02 RFYMOT history

LF02 RFY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 165,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2024.

LF02 RFY blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2025
Mileage
165,734 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 RFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 RFY was last recorded at 165,734 miles on 15 Nov 2024, 1,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,057 miles · 30 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,677 miles
Average per year
7,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 165,734 miles
  • 2023 – 164,057 miles
  • 2022 – 157,881 miles
  • 2021 – 153,499 miles
  • 2020 – 148,604 miles
  • 2019 – 123,842 miles
  • 2018 – 105,799 miles
  • 2017 – 102,851 miles
  • 2016 – 99,649 miles
  • 2015 – 96,159 miles
  • 2014 – 91,507 miles
  • 2013 – 86,471 miles
  • 2012 – 76,426 miles
  • 2011 – 70,300 miles
  • 2010 – 67,174 miles
  • 2009 – 63,687 miles
  • 2008 – 60,705 miles
  • 2007 – 45,940 miles
  • 2006 – 31,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,734 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,734 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    165,734 miles
    Test number
    672447569943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail165,733 miles (+1,676)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,733 miles
    Test number
    413551040577
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass164,057 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    164,057 miles
    Test number
    525614726929
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail164,054 miles (+6,173)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,054 miles
    Test number
    680484776109
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass157,881 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    157,881 miles
    Test number
    753889837426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail157,879 miles (+4,380)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,879 miles
    Test number
    748178126480
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass153,499 miles (+4,895)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    153,499 miles
    Test number
    180584667872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass148,604 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    148,604 miles
    Test number
    314802516884
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Fail148,604 miles (+24,762)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,604 miles
    Test number
    311420068067
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass123,842 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,842 miles
    Test number
    350147733227
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail123,837 miles (+18,038)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,837 miles
    Test number
    866558356208
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt roll bar link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass105,799 miles (+2,948)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    105,799 miles
    Test number
    585078839179
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Piston rod corroded at upper mounting point

  13. Pass102,851 miles (+3,202)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,851 miles
    Test number
    437908606272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer side wall cut - not deep enough to reach chords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer side wall damaged and cut-not deep enough to reach chords
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass99,649 miles (+3,490)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    99,649 miles
    Test number
    308577680028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall cut
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall cut
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall cut
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryDiagnostic light on

  15. Pass96,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,159 miles
    Test number
    449806065198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,159 miles (+4,652)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,159 miles
    Test number
    727816165146
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass91,507 miles (+113)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    91,507 miles
    Test number
    787026084013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCut outter sidewall o/s/f tyre

  18. Fail91,394 miles (+4,923)7 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,394 miles
    Test number
    197356574443
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteCut outter sidewall o/s/f tyre

  19. Pass86,471 miles (+10,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,471 miles
    Test number
    527980903111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass76,426 miles (+6,126)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    76,426 miles
    Test number
    626575492031
    • NoteFront tyres worn close to limit

  21. Pass70,300 miles (+3,126)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,300 miles
    Test number
    189092191075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsr brake pipe corroded

  22. Pass67,174 miles (+3,487)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,174 miles
    Test number
    650413200131
    • NoteNsf tyre wall damaged
    • NoteSlight play os lower swivel

  23. Pass63,687 miles (+2,982)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,687 miles
    Test number
    690105109188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,705 miles (+14,765)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,705 miles
    Test number
    200446408462
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSign of perishing rear no plate
    • NoteSmall cut o/s/front tyre

  25. Pass45,940 miles (+14,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,940 miles
    Test number
    971496667003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Fail31,760 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,760 miles
    Test number
    213596006088
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  27. Pass31,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    31,760 miles
    Test number
    221486906079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 RFY

Does LF02 RFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 RFY expired on 2 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 RFY?
The MOT on LF02 RFY expired on 2 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 RFY done?
LF02 RFY was recorded at 165,734 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2024, an average of 7,104 miles a year.
Has LF02 RFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 RFY has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LF02 RFY 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 RFY find?
LF02 RFY passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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