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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LF02 WAOMOT history

LF02 WAO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 22 of 23 MOT tests, with 66,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

LF02 WAO blue 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 Nov 2027
Mileage
66,796 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
22 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 WAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 WAO was last recorded at 66,796 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,258 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
538 miles
Average per year
1,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,796 miles
  • 2025 – 66,258 miles
  • 2024 – 64,537 miles
  • 2023 – 63,421 miles
  • 2022 – 62,019 miles
  • 2021 – 61,432 miles
  • 2020 – 60,551 miles
  • 2019 – 59,215 miles
  • 2018 – 56,708 miles
  • 2017 – 54,182 miles
  • 2016 – 52,255 miles
  • 2015 – 50,307 miles
  • 2014 – 48,303 miles
  • 2013 – 45,260 miles
  • 2012 – 43,047 miles
  • 2011 – 40,791 miles
  • 2010 – 39,226 miles
  • 2009 – 36,972 miles
  • 2008 – 33,575 miles
  • 2007 – 30,587 miles
  • 2006 – 27,652 miles
  • 2005 – 25,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,796 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,796 miles (+538)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    66,796 miles
    Test number
    631946092297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass66,258 miles (+1,721)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    66,258 miles
    Test number
    984465636087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  3. Pass64,537 miles (+1,116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    64,537 miles
    Test number
    360247370367
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass63,421 miles (+1,402)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    63,421 miles
    Test number
    796812620908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass62,019 miles (+587)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    62,019 miles
    Test number
    397157301165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,432 miles (+881)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,432 miles
    Test number
    377914406285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,551 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,551 miles
    Test number
    690410027748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,215 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,215 miles
    Test number
    149385092739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,708 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,708 miles
    Test number
    830452871947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,698 miles (+2,516)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,698 miles
    Test number
    137917736774
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass54,182 miles (+1,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    54,182 miles
    Test number
    197370406962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass52,255 miles (+1,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,255 miles
    Test number
    603049898072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass50,307 miles (+2,004)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    50,307 miles
    Test number
    435494843051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass48,303 miles (+3,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,303 miles
    Test number
    456593144405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass45,260 miles (+2,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    45,260 miles
    Test number
    989043543331
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass43,047 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    43,047 miles
    Test number
    538296822375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,791 miles (+1,565)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    40,791 miles
    Test number
    416439721494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass39,226 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,226 miles
    Test number
    814232740355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,972 miles (+3,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,972 miles
    Test number
    803879649341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass33,575 miles (+2,988)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,575 miles
    Test number
    484079828417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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. Pass30,587 miles (+2,935)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,587 miles
    Test number
    472327647462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,652 miles (+2,311)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,652 miles
    Test number
    422046546450
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn near wearbands

  23. Pass25,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    25,341 miles
    Test number
    990765155342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 WAO

Does LF02 WAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 WAO is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 WAO?
The MOT on LF02 WAO is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 WAO done?
LF02 WAO was recorded at 66,796 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 1,992 miles a year.
Has LF02 WAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 WAO has failed 1 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LF02 WAO 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 WAO find?
LF02 WAO passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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