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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LF02 WRVMOT history

LF02 WRV is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 219,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2021.

LF02 WRV silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2022
Mileage
219,081 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 WRV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 WRV was last recorded at 219,081 miles on 2 Dec 2021, 10,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,879 miles · 27 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
10,202 miles
Average per year
8,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 219,081 miles
  • 2020 – 208,879 miles
  • 2019 – 193,100 miles
  • 2018 – 181,473 miles
  • 2017 – 179,171 miles
  • 2016 – 176,118 miles
  • 2015 – 172,239 miles
  • 2014 – 169,977 miles
  • 2013 – 167,352 miles
  • 2012 – 148,342 miles
  • 2011 – 127,624 miles
  • 2010 – 122,998 miles
  • 2009 – 114,005 miles
  • 2008 – 103,875 miles
  • 2007 – 93,409 miles
  • 2006 – 84,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,081 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Damage to n/s/f wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,081 miles (+10,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    219,081 miles
    Test number
    894513210449
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass208,879 miles (+15,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    208,879 miles
    Test number
    929977132205
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass193,100 miles (+11,627)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    193,100 miles
    Test number
    920519428837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass181,473 miles (+39)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    181,473 miles
    Test number
    119878492102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDamage to n/s/f wing
  5. Fail181,434 miles (+2,263)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,434 miles
    Test number
    838531095923
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDamage to n/s/f wing
  6. Pass179,171 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    179,171 miles
    Test number
    125265600056
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
  7. Fail179,145 miles (+3,027)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,145 miles
    Test number
    525741182513
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass176,118 miles (+3,879)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    176,118 miles
    Test number
    858089043289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail172,239 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,239 miles
    Test number
    207822705203
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  10. Pass172,239 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    172,239 miles
    Test number
    805942805245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass169,977 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    169,977 miles
    Test number
    135243304270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail169,970 miles (+2,618)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,970 miles
    Test number
    329122004458
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Fail167,352 miles3 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,352 miles
    Test number
    465555773148
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass167,352 miles (+19,010)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    167,352 miles
    Test number
    486465273133
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass148,342 miles (+20,718)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    148,342 miles
    Test number
    719355782146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass127,624 miles (+45)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    127,624 miles
    Test number
    347301351151
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play in both bottom ball jionts and rear rubber mounts rear steel brake pipes corroded
  17. Fail127,579 miles (+4,581)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,579 miles
    Test number
    267568441195
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive 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)
    • NoteHorn switch faulty comes on, on its own.
  18. Pass122,998 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    122,998 miles
    Test number
    164412850142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail122,940 miles (+8,935)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,940 miles
    Test number
    104338240144
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOnly 2mm of tread on o/s/r tyre
    • NoteTread low on outer edge each of front tyre
  20. Pass114,005 miles (+10,130)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    114,005 miles
    Test number
    944189349195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass103,875 miles (+10,466)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    103,875 miles
    Test number
    832590358100
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll four brake discs worn advise change
  22. Pass93,409 miles (+9,297)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    93,409 miles
    Test number
    371985337141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass84,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    84,112 miles
    Test number
    273632536412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 WRV

Does LF02 WRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 WRV expired on 1 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 WRV?
The MOT on LF02 WRV expired on 1 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 WRV done?
LF02 WRV was recorded at 219,081 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2021, an average of 8,675 miles a year.
Has LF02 WRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 WRV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on LF02 WRV 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 WRV find?
LF02 WRV passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2021 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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