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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LF02 WAEMOT history

LF02 WAE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LF02 WAE silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
100,589 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 WAE
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
13 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 WAE was last recorded at 100,589 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 3,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,885 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,704 miles
Average per year
3,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,589 miles
  • 2025 – 96,885 miles
  • 2023 – 94,983 miles
  • 2021 – 94,646 miles
  • 2019 – 94,639 miles
  • 2018 – 86,775 miles
  • 2017 – 80,016 miles
  • 2016 – 75,885 miles
  • 2014 – 72,460 miles
  • 2013 – 68,817 miles
  • 2012 – 63,577 miles
  • 2011 – 59,702 miles
  • 2010 – 58,168 miles
  • 2009 – 53,570 miles
  • 2008 – 4,421 miles
  • 2007 – 36,562 miles
  • 2006 – 29,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,589 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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.

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass100,589 miles (+3,704)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    100,589 miles
    Test number
    331264071663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  2. Pass96,885 miles (+1,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    96,885 miles
    Test number
    362002315844
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s/f sill damage

  3. Pass94,983 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,983 miles
    Test number
    236547513862
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail94,983 miles (+337)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,983 miles
    Test number
    364287388720
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass94,646 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,646 miles
    Test number
    573595751953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,639 miles (+2,352)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,639 miles
    Test number
    889421956497
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (2 of 2) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear( 1 of 2) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass92,287 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,287 miles
    Test number
    372236013427
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both front to rear brake pipes ) (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail92,287 miles (+5,512)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,287 miles
    Test number
    306299054741
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both front to rear brake pipes ) (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass86,775 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,775 miles
    Test number
    401653853816
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail86,773 miles (+6,757)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,773 miles
    Test number
    154696106590
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass80,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,016 miles
    Test number
    553514363205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,016 miles (+4,131)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,016 miles
    Test number
    628592373009
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass75,885 miles (+3,425)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    75,885 miles
    Test number
    993508511902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,460 miles (+3,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,460 miles
    Test number
    799795764395
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass68,817 miles (+5,240)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,817 miles
    Test number
    795507813306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,577 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,577 miles
    Test number
    845637802371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,575 miles (+1,721)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,575 miles
    Test number
    308886202357
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass61,854 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,854 miles
    Test number
    438513622019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,702 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,702 miles
    Test number
    756145221063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,168 miles
    Test number
    661847040040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,168 miles (+4,598)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,168 miles
    Test number
    183327340072
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass53,570 miles (+49,149)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,570 miles
    Test number
    383484069043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass4,421 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    4,421 miles
    Test number
    820725268028
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail44,212 miles (+7,650)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,212 miles
    Test number
    853685468009
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass36,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,562 miles
    Test number
    124769237430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail36,562 miles (+6,752)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,562 miles
    Test number
    774499237011
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass29,810 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,810 miles
    Test number
    492270346027
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LF02 WAE

Does LF02 WAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 WAE is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 WAE?
The MOT on LF02 WAE is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 WAE done?
LF02 WAE was recorded at 100,589 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 3,510 miles a year.
Has LF02 WAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 WAE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LF02 WAE 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 WAE find?
LF02 WAE passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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