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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

LF02 RLVMOT history

LF02 RLV is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 220,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2023.

LF02 RLV silver 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 5 Oct 2024
Mileage
220,229 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 RLV
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
13 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 RLV was last recorded at 220,229 miles on 6 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Oct 2023: 220,229 miles, lower than 220,291 miles on 22 Sept 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
220,291 miles · 22 Sept 2023
Average per year
8,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 220,229 miles
  • 2022 – 214,384 miles
  • 2020 – 208,799 miles
  • 2018 – 204,429 miles
  • 2017 – 188,367 miles
  • 2016 – 188,106 miles
  • 2015 – 182,952 miles
  • 2013 – 176,255 miles
  • 2012 – 168,581 miles
  • 2011 – 160,183 miles
  • 2010 – 150,534 miles
  • 2009 – 135,366 miles
  • 2008 – 120,650 miles
  • 2007 – 96,115 miles
  • 2006 – 79,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,229 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear subframe slight corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge right on (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,229 miles (-62)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    220,229 miles
    Test number
    439526279771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slight corrosion

  2. Fail220,291 miles (+5,907)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,291 miles
    Test number
    440783898700
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slight corrosion

  3. Pass214,384 miles (+5,585)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    214,384 miles
    Test number
    266401416257
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass208,799 miles (+4,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    208,799 miles
    Test number
    159755698726
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass204,429 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    204,429 miles
    Test number
    278330580682
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail204,429 miles (+16,062)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,429 miles
    Test number
    884537423967
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass188,367 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    188,367 miles
    Test number
    383333935112
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge right on (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail188,313 miles (+207)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,313 miles
    Test number
    415569451488
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge right on (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass188,106 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    188,106 miles
    Test number
    148448458233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail188,069 miles (+5,117)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,069 miles
    Test number
    818337175687
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass182,952 miles (+6,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    182,952 miles
    Test number
    679723735074
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass176,255 miles (+7,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    176,255 miles
    Test number
    396522753266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass168,581 miles (+8,398)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    168,581 miles
    Test number
    385201222298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass160,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    160,183 miles
    Test number
    268022931467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail160,167 miles (+9,633)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,167 miles
    Test number
    276732731437
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass150,534 miles (+15,168)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    150,534 miles
    Test number
    313672830133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass135,366 miles (+14,716)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    135,366 miles
    Test number
    141235459039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass120,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    120,650 miles
    Test number
    142277468405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail120,650 miles (+24,535)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,650 miles
    Test number
    623186068033
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass96,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    96,115 miles
    Test number
    394798667016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,115 miles (+17,022)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,115 miles
    Test number
    800295667041
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass79,093 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    79,093 miles
    Test number
    214728266086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Questions about LF02 RLV

Does LF02 RLV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 RLV expired on 5 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 RLV?
The MOT on LF02 RLV expired on 5 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 RLV done?
LF02 RLV was recorded at 220,229 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2023, an average of 8,030 miles a year.
Has LF02 RLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 RLV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LF02 RLV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF02 RLV find?
LF02 RLV passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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