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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

LP02 AFNMOT history

LP02 AFN is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 19 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 184,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

LP02 AFN blue 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 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
184,546 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP02 AFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP02 AFN was last recorded at 184,546 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 4,837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,709 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,837 miles
Average per year
6,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,546 miles
  • 2024 – 179,709 miles
  • 2023 – 175,623 miles
  • 2022 – 170,102 miles
  • 2021 – 163,926 miles
  • 2020 – 159,994 miles
  • 2019 – 155,018 miles
  • 2018 – 147,947 miles
  • 2017 – 142,579 miles
  • 2016 – 133,740 miles
  • 2015 – 126,032 miles
  • 2014 – 102,309 miles
  • 2012 – 81,678 miles
  • 2011 – 73,698 miles
  • 2008 – 62,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,546 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,546 miles (+4,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    184,546 miles
    Test number
    512548710823
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass179,709 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    179,709 miles
    Test number
    845970363485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail179,707 miles (+4,084)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,707 miles
    Test number
    495929136525
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass175,623 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    175,623 miles
    Test number
    590614512241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail175,623 miles (+5,521)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,623 miles
    Test number
    794532681007
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass170,102 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    170,102 miles
    Test number
    270380254641
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail170,101 miles (+6,175)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,101 miles
    Test number
    491862585385
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass163,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    163,926 miles
    Test number
    705396344465
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail163,926 miles (+3,932)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,926 miles
    Test number
    912782352911
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass159,994 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    159,994 miles
    Test number
    920092101851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail159,993 miles (+4,975)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,993 miles
    Test number
    526165201530
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass155,018 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,018 miles
    Test number
    702464921665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail154,967 miles (+7,020)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,967 miles
    Test number
    175900140371
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass147,947 miles (+5,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    147,947 miles
    Test number
    865103077959
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs pitted.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low.

  15. Pass142,579 miles (+8,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    142,579 miles
    Test number
    538877602910
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low.
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt has damage.

  16. Pass133,740 miles (+7,708)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    133,740 miles
    Test number
    982613760354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHand brake only just passed.
    • AdvisoryO/s rear wheel bearing noisy.
    • AdvisoryRear diff is leaking oil.

  17. Pass126,032 miles (+23,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    126,032 miles
    Test number
    855834195169
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass102,309 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    102,309 miles
    Test number
    276851004120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail102,305 miles (+20,627)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,305 miles
    Test number
    467549994074
    • 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. Pass81,678 miles (+7,980)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,678 miles
    Test number
    205476122371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,698 miles (+10,705)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,698 miles
    Test number
    736938251266
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded
    • NoteSwith to offside front lower suspension arm broken away

  22. Pass62,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    62,993 miles
    Test number
    533054668062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,993 miles1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,993 miles
    Test number
    764114668029
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LP02 AFN

Does LP02 AFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP02 AFN is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP02 AFN?
The MOT on LP02 AFN is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP02 AFN done?
LP02 AFN was recorded at 184,546 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 6,891 miles a year.
Has LP02 AFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP02 AFN has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LP02 AFN 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 LP02 AFN find?
LP02 AFN passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides.

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