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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

LF02 RKKMOT history

LF02 RKK is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 4 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2025.

LF02 RKK black 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 9 May 2026
Mileage
127,232 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 RKK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2026
Latest MOT test
10 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 RKK was last recorded at 127,232 miles on 10 May 2025, 709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,523 miles · 27 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
709 miles
Average per year
4,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,232 miles
  • 2024 – 126,523 miles
  • 2023 – 126,102 miles
  • 2022 – 125,220 miles
  • 2021 – 122,370 miles
  • 2020 – 120,752 miles
  • 2019 – 115,871 miles
  • 2018 – 109,944 miles
  • 2017 – 102,775 miles
  • 2016 – 96,163 miles
  • 2015 – 91,616 miles
  • 2014 – 87,340 miles
  • 2013 – 82,159 miles
  • 2012 – 76,851 miles
  • 2011 – 70,758 miles
  • 2010 – 66,643 miles
  • 2009 – 61,787 miles
  • 2007 – 54,174 miles
  • 2006 – 46,947 miles
  • 2005 – 39,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,232 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,232 miles (+709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    127,232 miles
    Test number
    490810525295
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,523 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    126,523 miles
    Test number
    434948568850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,102 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,102 miles
    Test number
    396838188259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,220 miles (+2,850)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    125,220 miles
    Test number
    377572406607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays preventing full inspection of underside components

  5. Pass122,370 miles (+1,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    122,370 miles
    Test number
    236994577990
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front wishbonr front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass120,752 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,752 miles
    Test number
    871883380204
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail120,751 miles (+4,880)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,751 miles
    Test number
    412362044842
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass115,871 miles (+5,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    115,871 miles
    Test number
    281013987870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass109,944 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    109,944 miles
    Test number
    990551224274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail109,944 miles (+7,169)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,944 miles
    Test number
    230113154857
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass102,775 miles (+6,612)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    102,775 miles
    Test number
    202464819671
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted which obscure full inspection of some areas / components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has minor damage to tyre wall

  12. Pass96,163 miles (+4,547)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,163 miles
    Test number
    523657715232
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres nails in tread
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions lambda high 1.030 on 2nd fast idle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass91,616 miles (+4,276)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    91,616 miles
    Test number
    488908325090
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted obscuring some components
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass87,340 miles (+5,181)9 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    87,340 miles
    Test number
    399847824040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside wiper smearing screen
    • NoteSill covers fitted obscuring some components
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass82,159 miles (+5,308)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    82,159 miles
    Test number
    628070633043
    • NoteFront wipers skipping across the screen

  16. Pass76,851 miles (+6,093)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,851 miles
    Test number
    188436122036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,758 miles (+4,115)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,758 miles
    Test number
    117804201002
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated.

  18. Pass66,643 miles (+4,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    66,643 miles
    Test number
    681409810090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass61,787 miles (+7,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    61,787 miles
    Test number
    123057729015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass54,174 miles (+7,227)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    54,174 miles
    Test number
    294238247368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,947 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    46,947 miles
    Test number
    121017146313
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Fail46,947 miles (+7,420)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,947 miles
    Test number
    410227246398
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass39,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    39,527 miles
    Test number
    384793126191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 RKK

Does LF02 RKK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 RKK expired on 9 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 RKK?
The MOT on LF02 RKK expired on 9 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 RKK done?
LF02 RKK was recorded at 127,232 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2025, an average of 4,530 miles a year.
Has LF02 RKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 RKK has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LF02 RKK 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 RKK find?
LF02 RKK passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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