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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LF02 WTEMOT history

LF02 WTE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 68,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

LF02 WTE black 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 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
68,567 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 WTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 WTE was last recorded at 68,567 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 6,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,829 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,738 miles
Average per year
2,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,567 miles
  • 2025 – 61,829 miles
  • 2024 – 60,795 miles
  • 2023 – 60,049 miles
  • 2022 – 59,295 miles
  • 2021 – 58,269 miles
  • 2020 – 57,258 miles
  • 2019 – 55,744 miles
  • 2018 – 53,609 miles
  • 2017 – 51,805 miles
  • 2016 – 49,631 miles
  • 2015 – 47,949 miles
  • 2014 – 46,368 miles
  • 2013 – 44,494 miles
  • 2012 – 43,070 miles
  • 2011 – 40,591 miles
  • 2010 – 38,587 miles
  • 2009 – 36,073 miles
  • 2008 – 33,065 miles
  • 2007 – 30,075 miles
  • 2006 – 26,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,567 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,567 miles (+6,738)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    68,567 miles
    Test number
    265270198325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass61,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    61,829 miles
    Test number
    359936704194
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

  3. Fail61,824 miles (+1,029)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,824 miles
    Test number
    890082228292
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

  4. Pass60,795 miles (+746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    60,795 miles
    Test number
    951991354156
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,049 miles (+754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,049 miles
    Test number
    661378984006
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass59,295 miles (+1,026)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,295 miles
    Test number
    199314372559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass58,269 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,269 miles
    Test number
    330243364967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail58,269 miles (+1,011)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,269 miles
    Test number
    465606996164
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass57,258 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,258 miles
    Test number
    229555242637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,744 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,744 miles
    Test number
    319666597154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,609 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,609 miles
    Test number
    864655327781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,805 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,805 miles
    Test number
    606520323964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,801 miles (+2,170)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,801 miles
    Test number
    531728539283
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass49,631 miles (+1,682)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,631 miles
    Test number
    335897596379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,949 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,949 miles
    Test number
    375474167996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,368 miles (+1,874)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,368 miles
    Test number
    415718424185
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edges.

  17. Pass44,494 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,494 miles
    Test number
    937259423169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,070 miles (+2,479)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,070 miles
    Test number
    728388012166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,591 miles (+2,004)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,591 miles
    Test number
    698168411109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,587 miles
    Test number
    341376010144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,587 miles (+2,514)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,587 miles
    Test number
    352826410146
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  22. Fail36,073 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,073 miles
    Test number
    273366129144
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  23. Pass36,073 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,073 miles
    Test number
    352426029126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,065 miles (+2,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,065 miles
    Test number
    702414138136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass30,075 miles (+3,628)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,075 miles
    Test number
    541147737135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    26,447 miles
    Test number
    171828336115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 WTE

Does LF02 WTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 WTE is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 WTE?
The MOT on LF02 WTE is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 WTE done?
LF02 WTE was recorded at 68,567 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 2,075 miles a year.
Has LF02 WTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 WTE has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LF02 WTE 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 WTE find?
LF02 WTE passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush, and 2 more.

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