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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LF02 WBGMOT history

LF02 WBG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 170,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

LF02 WBG 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 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
170,616 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 WBG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 WBG was last recorded at 170,616 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 2,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,408 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,208 miles
Average per year
7,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,616 miles
  • 2025 – 168,408 miles
  • 2022 – 168,405 miles
  • 2021 – 153,945 miles
  • 2020 – 149,490 miles
  • 2018 – 148,914 miles
  • 2016 – 138,861 miles
  • 2015 – 121,360 miles
  • 2014 – 112,560 miles
  • 2013 – 104,232 miles
  • 2012 – 93,694 miles
  • 2011 – 84,225 miles
  • 2010 – 70,615 miles
  • 2008 – 60,206 miles
  • 2007 – 48,923 miles
  • 2006 – 21,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,616 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured brighter light n/s/r ? bulbs (1.1.A.3e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,616 miles (+2,208)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    170,616 miles
    Test number
    328977330178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass168,408 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    168,408 miles
    Test number
    275057589334
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp misted / cloudy
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame corroded

  3. Fail168,405 miles (+14,460)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,405 miles
    Test number
    962007868462
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to coolant loss and coolant light on (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass153,945 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    153,945 miles
    Test number
    962747195648
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail153,945 miles (+4,455)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,945 miles
    Test number
    872032518783
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass149,490 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    149,490 miles
    Test number
    993590360613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail149,490 miles (+576)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,490 miles
    Test number
    171046928587
    • Repaired at testAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass148,914 miles (+10,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    148,914 miles
    Test number
    826113908462
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame bushes worn

  9. Pass138,861 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    138,861 miles
    Test number
    468873141833
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured brighter light n/s/r ? bulbs (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail138,855 miles (+17,495)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,855 miles
    Test number
    303435261760
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured brighter light n/s/r ? bulbs (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass121,360 miles (+8,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    121,360 miles
    Test number
    325554865076
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail112,560 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,560 miles
    Test number
    588355184087
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass112,560 miles (+8,328)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    112,560 miles
    Test number
    878195984092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    104,232 miles
    Test number
    987625793006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,232 miles (+10,538)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,232 miles
    Test number
    569463993059
    • 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)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass93,694 miles (+9,469)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    93,694 miles
    Test number
    768233872000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,225 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    84,225 miles
    Test number
    869898581046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,220 miles (+13,605)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,220 miles
    Test number
    407007181075
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass70,615 miles (+10,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    70,615 miles
    Test number
    511684700040
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass60,206 miles (+11,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    60,206 miles
    Test number
    390752158334
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail48,923 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,923 miles
    Test number
    392981957375
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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)

  22. Pass48,923 miles (+17,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,923 miles
    Test number
    812791357344
    • 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)

  23. Pass31,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,877 miles
    Test number
    860894107089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,877 miles (+10,760)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,877 miles
    Test number
    133264807079
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass21,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    21,117 miles
    Test number
    820453716077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 WBG

Does LF02 WBG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 WBG is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 WBG?
The MOT on LF02 WBG is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 WBG done?
LF02 WBG was recorded at 170,616 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 7,397 miles a year.
Has LF02 WBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 WBG has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LF02 WBG 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 WBG find?
LF02 WBG passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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