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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LF02 RMYMOT history

LF02 RMY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 151,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2026.

LF02 RMY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
151,921 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 RMY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 RMY was last recorded at 151,921 miles on 4 Oct 2026, 11,590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,331 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,590 miles
Average per year
5,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,921 miles
  • 2025 – 140,331 miles
  • 2024 – 131,637 miles
  • 2023 – 125,193 miles
  • 2022 – 121,102 miles
  • 2021 – 118,081 miles
  • 2020 – 115,553 miles
  • 2019 – 112,625 miles
  • 2018 – 105,657 miles
  • 2017 – 98,859 miles
  • 2016 – 94,965 miles
  • 2015 – 89,655 miles
  • 2014 – 83,293 miles
  • 2013 – 76,896 miles
  • 2012 – 71,172 miles
  • 2011 – 66,065 miles
  • 2010 – 57,918 miles
  • 2009 – 51,391 miles
  • 2008 – 44,355 miles
  • 2007 – 39,563 miles
  • 2006 – 35,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,921 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Fuel tank support straps corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,921 miles (+11,590)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    151,921 miles
    Test number
    877276554388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,331 miles (+8,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    140,331 miles
    Test number
    236636153348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass131,637 miles (+6,444)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,637 miles
    Test number
    283084072190
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  4. Pass125,193 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,193 miles
    Test number
    880157509311
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail125,193 miles (+4,091)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,193 miles
    Test number
    956184646100
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass121,102 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    121,102 miles
    Test number
    400431961442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail121,098 miles (+3,017)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,098 miles
    Test number
    284802498447
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass118,081 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,081 miles
    Test number
    176391658455
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail118,081 miles (+2,528)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,081 miles
    Test number
    386348060473
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass115,553 miles (+2,928)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,553 miles
    Test number
    267696349301
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low on outer edges 205/55/16
  11. Pass112,625 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,625 miles
    Test number
    973784508234
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap anchors corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sills showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  12. Fail112,625 miles (+6,968)1 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,625 miles
    Test number
    439987908872
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap anchors corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sills showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  13. Pass105,657 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,657 miles
    Test number
    157205499404
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support straps corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside sill area has light corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  14. Fail105,656 miles (+6,797)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,656 miles
    Test number
    935213661426
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill area has light corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  15. Pass98,859 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,859 miles
    Test number
    118179470998
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Fail98,859 miles (+3,894)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,859 miles
    Test number
    662033468620
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass94,965 miles (+5,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,965 miles
    Test number
    354428791058
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres getting low on outer egdes 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass89,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,655 miles
    Test number
    857576253653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,655 miles (+6,362)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,655 miles
    Test number
    174310486820
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass83,293 miles (+6,397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    83,293 miles
    Test number
    225623494296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass76,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,896 miles
    Test number
    245938183212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,896 miles (+5,724)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,896 miles
    Test number
    987888783231
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  23. Pass71,172 miles (+5,107)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,172 miles
    Test number
    656172482269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,065 miles (+8,147)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    66,065 miles
    Test number
    588793791265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,918 miles (+6,527)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,918 miles
    Test number
    561420600327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,391 miles (+2,697)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,391 miles
    Test number
    400470129407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,694 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,694 miles
    Test number
    400413269029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,355 miles (+4,792)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,355 miles
    Test number
    411228478081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass39,563 miles (+4,345)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,563 miles
    Test number
    510591087057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass35,218 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,218 miles
    Test number
    854786076056
    • NoteFront tyres getting low 2-4mm

Questions about LF02 RMY

Does LF02 RMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 RMY is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 RMY?
The MOT on LF02 RMY is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 RMY done?
LF02 RMY was recorded at 151,921 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2026, an average of 5,679 miles a year.
Has LF02 RMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 RMY has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LF02 RMY 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 RMY find?
LF02 RMY passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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