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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LO02 ZDFMOT history

LO02 ZDF is a bronze petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 150,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

LO02 ZDF bronze 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 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
150,469 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO02 ZDF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO02 ZDF was last recorded at 150,469 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,463 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,469 miles
  • 2024 – 146,764 miles
  • 2023 – 131,966 miles
  • 2022 – 125,836 miles
  • 2018 – 119,815 miles
  • 2017 – 112,272 miles
  • 2016 – 104,831 miles
  • 2015 – 98,112 miles
  • 2014 – 92,224 miles
  • 2013 – 86,687 miles
  • 2012 – 79,773 miles
  • 2010 – 76,215 miles
  • 2009 – 70,490 miles
  • 2008 – 64,720 miles
  • 2007 – 57,150 miles
  • 2006 – 48,600 miles
  • 2005 – 37,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,469 miles
  • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute hazard warning lights (4.4.4 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking and perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking and perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,469 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    150,469 miles
    Test number
    330752565383
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute hazard warning lights (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking and perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking and perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail150,463 miles (+3,699)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,463 miles
    Test number
    263215771028
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute hazard warning lights (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking and perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking and perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,764 miles (+14,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    146,764 miles
    Test number
    535861162908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass131,966 miles (+258)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,966 miles
    Test number
    760110032824
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail131,708 miles (+5,872)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,708 miles
    Test number
    746743336399
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass125,836 miles (+6,021)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    125,836 miles
    Test number
    923073999669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,815 miles (+7,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,815 miles
    Test number
    979974916272
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass112,272 miles (+7,441)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,272 miles
    Test number
    541833597342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,831 miles (+6,719)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,831 miles
    Test number
    963994121938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,112 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,112 miles
    Test number
    597558975035
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  11. Fail98,063 miles (+5,839)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,063 miles
    Test number
    229264065079
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  12. Pass92,224 miles (+5,537)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    92,224 miles
    Test number
    669376344017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,687 miles (+6,914)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    86,687 miles
    Test number
    866621313019
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTyre pressure monitoring system light on

  14. Pass79,773 miles (+3,558)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    79,773 miles
    Test number
    246687002065
    • NoteOil leak under autom atic gearbox sump area

  15. Pass76,215 miles (+5,725)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    76,215 miles
    Test number
    472320740339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,490 miles (+5,770)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    70,490 miles
    Test number
    790475449300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,720 miles (+7,570)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    64,720 miles
    Test number
    264203838307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    57,150 miles
    Test number
    351262547335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,150 miles (+8,550)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,150 miles
    Test number
    573212347370
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteScreen cracked at rear view mirror

  20. Pass48,600 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    48,600 miles
    Test number
    520385156342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,488 miles (+11,080)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,488 miles
    Test number
    320206046364
    • FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass37,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    37,408 miles
    Test number
    280926555396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LO02 ZDF

Does LO02 ZDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO02 ZDF is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LO02 ZDF?
The MOT on LO02 ZDF is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO02 ZDF done?
LO02 ZDF was recorded at 150,469 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 5,678 miles a year.
Has LO02 ZDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO02 ZDF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LO02 ZDF 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 LO02 ZDF find?
LO02 ZDF passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: all direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute hazard warning lights; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking and perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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