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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LF02 RNJMOT history

LF02 RNJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2022.

LF02 RNJ blue 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 26 Jan 2023
Mileage
108,141 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 RNJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 RNJ was last recorded at 108,141 miles on 21 Jan 2022, 3,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jun 2010: 52,332 miles, lower than 59,281 miles on 11 Jun 2010.

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
104,960 miles · 27 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
3,181 miles
Average per year
4,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 108,141 miles
  • 2021 – 104,960 miles
  • 2020 – 103,643 miles
  • 2017 – 100,540 miles
  • 2016 – 86,530 miles
  • 2015 – 81,575 miles
  • 2014 – 75,589 miles
  • 2013 – 71,673 miles
  • 2012 – 68,088 miles
  • 2011 – 63,223 miles
  • 2010 – 52,332 miles
  • 2009 – 54,109 miles
  • 2008 – 44,485 miles
  • 2007 – 32,759 miles
  • 2006 – 28,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,141 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,141 miles (+3,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    108,141 miles
    Test number
    673159565782
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,960 miles (+1,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,960 miles
    Test number
    670403548728
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,643 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,643 miles
    Test number
    423411831999
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail103,643 miles (+3,103)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,643 miles
    Test number
    526806300952
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,540 miles (+14,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    100,540 miles
    Test number
    501057364759
    • 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)

  6. Pass86,530 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    86,530 miles
    Test number
    722466534904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail86,518 miles (+4,943)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,518 miles
    Test number
    601686109173
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass81,575 miles (+5,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,575 miles
    Test number
    717957385185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass75,589 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,589 miles
    Test number
    246462264459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,588 miles (+3,915)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,588 miles
    Test number
    305271664158
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass71,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    71,673 miles
    Test number
    915463973120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,673 miles (+3,585)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,673 miles
    Test number
    216842073418
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass68,088 miles (+4,865)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,088 miles
    Test number
    256136462458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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.B.7)

  14. Pass63,223 miles (+415)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,223 miles
    Test number
    815402951155
    • NoteBoth front tyre wearing low 205/55/16v

  15. Fail62,808 miles (+10,476)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,808 miles
    Test number
    906145541182
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyre wearing low 205/55/16v

  16. Pass52,332 miles (-6,949)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,332 miles
    Test number
    313917960137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,281 miles (+5,172)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,281 miles
    Test number
    853902960149
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass54,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,109 miles
    Test number
    180103179192
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail54,109 miles (+9,624)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,109 miles
    Test number
    292873979433
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass44,485 miles (+11,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,485 miles
    Test number
    361355678125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass32,759 miles (+2,379)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,759 miles
    Test number
    642746167173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,380 miles (+1,415)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,380 miles
    Test number
    680293377025
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass28,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,965 miles
    Test number
    320116076039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 RNJ

Does LF02 RNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 RNJ expired on 26 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 RNJ?
The MOT on LF02 RNJ expired on 26 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 RNJ done?
LF02 RNJ was recorded at 108,141 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2022, an average of 4,996 miles a year.
Has LF02 RNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 RNJ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LF02 RNJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF02 RNJ find?
LF02 RNJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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