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BMW M3

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

LF02 WBJMOT history

LF02 WBJ is a red petrol BMW M3 first used on 8 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 281,534 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

LF02 WBJ red 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 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
281,534 km
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,109 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 WBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 WBJ was last recorded at 281,534 km on 14 Mar 2026, 3,925 km more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
277,609 km · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,925 km
Average per year
3,109 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 281,534 km
  • 2025 – 277,609 km
  • 2024 – 275,159 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass281,534 km
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass281,534 km (+3,925)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    281,534 km
    Test number
    238388706278
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass277,609 km (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    277,609 km
    Test number
    984225277484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass275,159 km
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    275,159 km
    Test number
    847042267507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass169,004 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    169,004 miles
    Test number
    722826217003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,943 miles (+6,703)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    166,943 miles
    Test number
    386106673910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass160,240 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    160,240 miles
    Test number
    264072024689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass157,042 miles (+3,262)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    157,042 miles
    Test number
    697716568795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass153,780 miles (+2,849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2020
    Odometer
    153,780 miles
    Test number
    665758399914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass150,931 miles (+4,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    150,931 miles
    Test number
    255491018681
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  10. Pass146,338 miles (+9,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    146,338 miles
    Test number
    688261959480
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

  11. Pass136,861 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    136,861 miles
    Test number
    510066055051
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail136,861 miles (+6,832)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,861 miles
    Test number
    620033496076
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass130,029 miles (+5,546)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    130,029 miles
    Test number
    416006425112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    124,483 miles
    Test number
    156013174035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail124,483 miles (+11,838)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,483 miles
    Test number
    828483074055
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass112,645 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    112,645 miles
    Test number
    156482783079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail112,642 miles (+9,063)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,642 miles
    Test number
    849158673090
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass103,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    103,579 miles
    Test number
    728379962007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,579 miles (+10,358)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,579 miles
    Test number
    179029462466
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass93,221 miles (+9,458)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    93,221 miles
    Test number
    569632861071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,763 miles (+108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    83,763 miles
    Test number
    162377760414
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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. Fail83,655 miles (+9,756)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,655 miles
    Test number
    760693660012
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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. Fail73,899 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,899 miles
    Test number
    473684769011
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass73,899 miles (+9,519)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    73,899 miles
    Test number
    581634869079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,380 miles (+9,679)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    64,380 miles
    Test number
    154206868464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,701 miles (+10,545)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,701 miles
    Test number
    890425967071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    44,156 miles
    Test number
    142225866077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 WBJ

Does LF02 WBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 WBJ is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 WBJ?
The MOT on LF02 WBJ is valid until 15 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 WBJ done?
LF02 WBJ was recorded at 281,534 km at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 3,109 km a year.
Has LF02 WBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 WBJ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on LF02 WBJ 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 WBJ find?
LF02 WBJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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