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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

LF02 WLRMOT history

LF02 WLR is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 84,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

LF02 WLR 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 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
84,821 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 WLR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 WLR was last recorded at 84,821 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,812 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,821 miles
  • 2025 – 83,272 miles
  • 2024 – 81,429 miles
  • 2022 – 79,662 miles
  • 2021 – 78,539 miles
  • 2020 – 78,053 miles
  • 2019 – 77,049 miles
  • 2018 – 74,763 miles
  • 2017 – 72,954 miles
  • 2016 – 70,350 miles
  • 2015 – 67,071 miles
  • 2014 – 63,752 miles
  • 2013 – 60,055 miles
  • 2012 – 56,588 miles
  • 2011 – 52,857 miles
  • 2010 – 49,884 miles
  • 2009 – 46,184 miles
  • 2008 – 42,185 miles
  • 2007 – 37,827 miles
  • 2006 – 30,738 miles
  • 2005 – 22,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,821 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,821 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    84,821 miles
    Test number
    501517780406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
  2. Fail84,812 miles (+1,540)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,812 miles
    Test number
    981982996007
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values excessive black smoke when revved (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
  3. Pass83,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,272 miles
    Test number
    277993627790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,272 miles (+1,843)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,272 miles
    Test number
    680632726033
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass81,429 miles (+1,767)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    81,429 miles
    Test number
    984457712096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,662 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    79,662 miles
    Test number
    933623318659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    78,539 miles
    Test number
    825335010290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,537 miles (+484)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,537 miles
    Test number
    837848452117
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass78,053 miles (+1,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,053 miles
    Test number
    826982293034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass77,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,049 miles
    Test number
    417194166276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,049 miles (+2,286)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,049 miles
    Test number
    573948162812
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass74,763 miles (+1,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    74,763 miles
    Test number
    993135820314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass72,954 miles (+2,604)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    72,954 miles
    Test number
    729682664945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,350 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,350 miles
    Test number
    749128921513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,071 miles (+3,319)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,071 miles
    Test number
    287711855118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,752 miles
    Test number
    405885834311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,752 miles (+3,697)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,752 miles
    Test number
    348315134356
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass60,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,055 miles
    Test number
    636494543310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,055 miles (+3,467)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,055 miles
    Test number
    635594443306
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  20. Pass56,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    56,588 miles
    Test number
    519864932397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,588 miles (+3,731)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,588 miles
    Test number
    146964732372
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass52,857 miles (+2,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,857 miles
    Test number
    288352131302
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  23. Pass49,884 miles (+3,700)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,884 miles
    Test number
    173264430347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,184 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    46,184 miles
    Test number
    281534439388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,185 miles (+4,358)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    42,185 miles
    Test number
    374192038371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,827 miles (+7,089)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    37,827 miles
    Test number
    394920037311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,738 miles (+7,905)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    30,738 miles
    Test number
    450850646486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    22,833 miles
    Test number
    980687045379
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  29. Fail22,833 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,833 miles
    Test number
    252096745385
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LF02 WLR

Does LF02 WLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 WLR is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 WLR?
The MOT on LF02 WLR is valid until 22 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 WLR done?
LF02 WLR was recorded at 84,821 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 3,057 miles a year.
Has LF02 WLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 WLR has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LF02 WLR 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 WLR find?
LF02 WLR passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; all suspension components corroded.

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