
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
LF02 RLUMOT history
LF02 RLU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 104,337 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 104,337 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 19 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 3,357 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF02 RLU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 26 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF02 RLU was last recorded at 104,337 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 104,167 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 170 miles
- Average per year
- 3,357 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,337 miles
- 2025 – 104,167 miles
- 2024 – 96,228 miles
- 2023 – 96,224 miles
- 2022 – 88,338 miles
- 2021 – 87,550 miles
- 2020 – 86,536 miles
- 2019 – 85,345 miles
- 2018 – 83,522 miles
- 2017 – 81,472 miles
- 2016 – 79,321 miles
- 2015 – 76,103 miles
- 2014 – 71,020 miles
- 2013 – 69,494 miles
- 2012 – 66,525 miles
- 2011 – 63,115 miles
- 2010 – 59,386 miles
- 2009 – 55,272 miles
- 2008 – 49,730 miles
- 2007 – 39,662 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
33 tests since 4 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,337 miles (+170)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 104,337 miles
- Test number
- 458292192745
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,167 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 104,167 miles
- Test number
- 978949835136
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail104,164 miles (+3)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,164 miles
- Test number
- 991627596150
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Fail104,161 miles (+7,933)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,161 miles
- Test number
- 282183278043
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,228 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 96,228 miles
- Test number
- 175283774808
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail96,224 miles (+7,886)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,224 miles
- Test number
- 797716207080
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass88,338 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 88,338 miles
- Test number
- 189652623431
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail88,336 miles (+786)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,336 miles
- Test number
- 782173169897
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass87,550 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 87,550 miles
- Test number
- 300328229054
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened D bushes worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover detached (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover detached (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail87,550 miles (+1,014)1 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,550 miles
- Test number
- 517193154442
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened D bushes worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover detached (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover detached (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass86,536 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 86,536 miles
- Test number
- 980858984797
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail86,536 miles (+1,191)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,536 miles
- Test number
- 292289072667
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,345 miles (+1,823)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 85,345 miles
- Test number
- 508894659796
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os & ns arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,522 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 83,522 miles
- Test number
- 837254980899
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake has little reserve travel
Fail83,522 miles (+2,050)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,522 miles
- Test number
- 451962256433
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake has little reserve travel
Pass81,472 miles (+2,151)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 81,472 miles
- Test number
- 921326254246
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber casings and bump stops in poor condition
- AdvisoryRear tyres getting low on tread
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes rusty
- AdvisoryPower steering reservoir damp
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack and arms
- AdvisoryWindscreen has slight damage
Pass79,321 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 79,321 miles
- Test number
- 126172092798
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryNsr bump stop broken
Fail79,321 miles (+3,218)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,321 miles
- Test number
- 874392694820
- FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryNsr bump stop broken
Pass76,103 miles (+1)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 76,103 miles
- Test number
- 711259217986
- AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted
- AdvisoryFront brake hoses perishing
- AdvisoryFront brake pads low
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering fluid reservoir (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Upper suspension arms outer rose joints slightly worn
- AdvisoryRear coil springs rusty
- AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorated
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes rusty
Fail76,102 miles (+5,082)6 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,102 miles
- Test number
- 668842372268
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering rack (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering rack (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted
- AdvisoryFront brake hoses perishing
- AdvisoryFront brake pads low
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering fluid reservoir (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Upper suspension arms outer rose joints slightly worn
- AdvisoryRear coil springs rusty
- AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorated
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes rusty
Pass71,020 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 71,020 miles
- Test number
- 125132974224
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front brake hoses slightly perished
- NotePower steering resivoir damp
- NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated
Fail73,018 miles (+3,524)2 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,018 miles
- Test number
- 708012374273
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front brake hoses slightly perished
- NotePower steering resivoir damp
- NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated
Pass69,494 miles (+2,969)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 69,494 miles
- Test number
- 566222263242
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront brakes hoses slightly perished
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Pass66,525 miles1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 66,525 miles
- Test number
- 289932762291
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteMovement in offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes
- NoteUnable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted
Fail66,525 miles (+3,410)2 failures3 advisories8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,525 miles
- Test number
- 129222262299
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteMovement in offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes
- NoteOffside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- NoteUnable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted
Pass63,115 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 63,115 miles
- Test number
- 805683561208
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Fail63,115 miles (+3,729)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,115 miles
- Test number
- 119603761248
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Pass59,386 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 59,386 miles
- Test number
- 782194360280
- NotePower steering resivoir damp
- NoteSlight knocking from steering rack
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Fail59,386 miles (+4,114)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,386 miles
- Test number
- 864764760213
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NotePower steering resivoir damp
- NoteSlight knocking from steering rack
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Pass55,272 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2010
- Odometer
- 55,272 miles
- Test number
- 672713339106
- NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
- NotePower steering fluid resivoir damp
- NoteSlight pitting to both front brake discs
- NoteSlight play in rack
- NoteUnable to fully inspect outer sills and engine area due to covers
Fail55,272 miles (+5,542)3 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,272 miles
- Test number
- 860143239118
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
- NotePower steering fluid resivoir damp
- NoteSlight pitting to both front brake discs
- NoteSlight play in rack
- NoteUnable to fully inspect outer sills and engine area due to covers
Pass49,730 miles (+10,068)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 49,730 miles
- Test number
- 883055808159
- NoteBrake pad warning light on(brake pads ok)
- NoteUnable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted
Pass39,662 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 39,662 miles
- Test number
- 333064497036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF02 RLU
- Does LF02 RLU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 RLU is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LF02 RLU?
- The MOT on LF02 RLU is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF02 RLU done?
- LF02 RLU was recorded at 104,337 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 3,357 miles a year.
- Has LF02 RLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF02 RLU has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LF02 RLU 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 RLU find?
- LF02 RLU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.
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