
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc
LF02 RKNMOT history
LF02 RKN is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 192,590 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 192,590 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,055 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF02 RKN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 9 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF02 RKN was last recorded at 192,590 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 1,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 190,904 miles · 12 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,686 miles
- Average per year
- 7,055 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 192,590 miles
- 2023 – 189,191 miles
- 2022 – 187,333 miles
- 2021 – 185,043 miles
- 2020 – 183,014 miles
- 2019 – 179,754 miles
- 2018 – 175,178 miles
- 2017 – 169,781 miles
- 2016 – 160,133 miles
- 2015 – 151,806 miles
- 2014 – 143,554 miles
- 2013 – 135,057 miles
- 2012 – 126,422 miles
- 2011 – 116,877 miles
- 2010 – 104,798 miles
- 2009 – 94,854 miles
- 2008 – 82,432 miles
- 2007 – 71,529 miles
- 2006 – 59,666 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES OUTER SILLS DOOR STEPS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016
Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,590 miles (+1,686)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 192,590 miles
- Test number
- 875973462247
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES OUTER SILLS DOOR STEPS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass190,904 miles (+21)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 190,904 miles
- Test number
- 409667485526
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail190,883 miles (+1,692)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,883 miles
- Test number
- 310651253082
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH SIDES (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass189,191 miles (+1,858)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 189,191 miles
- Test number
- 165929084181
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH SIDES SLIGHT CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear SHOCKER DUST COVERS INSECURE BOTH SIDES
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES OUTER SILLS CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass187,333 miles (+14)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 187,333 miles
- Test number
- 307218553589
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail187,319 miles (+2,276)8 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,319 miles
- Test number
- 849103886764
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL CLOSING PANEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL CLOSING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL CLOSING PANEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL CLOSING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass185,043 miles (+2,029)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 185,043 miles
- Test number
- 173651141320
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDE OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass183,014 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 183,014 miles
- Test number
- 967202670645
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDE OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail183,014 miles (+3,260)4 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,014 miles
- Test number
- 352028000572
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousService brake has no recorded effort at a wheel ON ALL EHEELS (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged IINSECURELY MOUNTED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDE OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass179,754 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 179,754 miles
- Test number
- 583927331951
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail179,754 miles (+4,576)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,754 miles
- Test number
- 943213427126
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass175,178 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 175,178 miles
- Test number
- 863957483946
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)
Fail175,178 miles (+5,397)3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,178 miles
- Test number
- 405250909998
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)
Pass169,781 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 169,781 miles
- Test number
- 237759396108
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail169,780 miles (+9,647)1 dangerous5 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,780 miles
- Test number
- 760743403828
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass160,133 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 160,133 miles
- Test number
- 398545322755
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail160,133 miles (+8,327)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,133 miles
- Test number
- 424233039679
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass151,806 miles (+8,252)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 151,806 miles
- Test number
- 679210415157
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass143,554 miles (+8,497)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 143,554 miles
- Test number
- 977679974014
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass135,057 miles (+8,635)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 135,057 miles
- Test number
- 336748093089
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSurface corrosion on brake pipes
Pass126,422 miles (+9,545)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 126,422 miles
- Test number
- 887350512126
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSurface corrosion on sills/brake pipes
Pass116,877 miles (+12,079)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 116,877 miles
- Test number
- 907141711171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSurface corrosion on brake pipes
Pass104,798 miles (+9,944)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 104,798 miles
- Test number
- 560649120054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,854 miles (+12,422)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 94,854 miles
- Test number
- 793814849096
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass82,432 miles (+268)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 82,432 miles
- Test number
- 251590548094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,164 miles (+10,635)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,164 miles
- Test number
- 771335638005
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass71,529 miles (+11,863)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 71,529 miles
- Test number
- 303579637078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,666 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 59,666 miles
- Test number
- 242785846068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF02 RKN
- Does LF02 RKN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF02 RKN expired on 11 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF02 RKN?
- The MOT on LF02 RKN expired on 11 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF02 RKN done?
- LF02 RKN was recorded at 192,590 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 7,055 miles a year.
- Has LF02 RKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF02 RKN has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LF02 RKN 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 RKN find?
- LF02 RKN passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edge wear; rear coil spring corroded both sides, and 1 more.
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