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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LR02 EFVMOT history

LR02 EFV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 109,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
109,934 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR02 EFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR02 EFV was last recorded at 109,934 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,590 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
344 miles
Average per year
3,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,934 miles
  • 2025 – 109,590 miles
  • 2024 – 108,245 miles
  • 2023 – 106,968 miles
  • 2022 – 105,132 miles
  • 2021 – 102,629 miles
  • 2020 – 101,229 miles
  • 2019 – 96,863 miles
  • 2018 – 93,849 miles
  • 2017 – 90,128 miles
  • 2016 – 85,898 miles
  • 2015 – 81,892 miles
  • 2014 – 78,061 miles
  • 2013 – 73,161 miles
  • 2012 – 69,154 miles
  • 2011 – 66,457 miles
  • 2010 – 62,979 miles
  • 2009 – 58,858 miles
  • 2008 – 53,143 miles
  • 2007 – 49,244 miles
  • 2006 – 44,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,934 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,934 miles (+344)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    109,934 miles
    Test number
    629737526993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass109,590 miles (+1,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    109,590 miles
    Test number
    733015348004
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,245 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    108,245 miles
    Test number
    140663796163
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front window regulator broken

  4. Fail108,245 miles (+1,277)3 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,245 miles
    Test number
    968203025276
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front window regulator broken

  5. Pass106,968 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,968 miles
    Test number
    111943476396
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components

  6. Fail106,968 miles (+1,836)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,968 miles
    Test number
    713974050471
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components

  7. Pass105,132 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,132 miles
    Test number
    107090871113
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Fail105,103 miles (+2,474)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,103 miles
    Test number
    459350900898
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass102,629 miles (+1,400)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,629 miles
    Test number
    436233827905
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light staying on

  10. Pass101,229 miles (+4,366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,229 miles
    Test number
    903887365535
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dunlop sp sport maxx tt 225 / 40 zr 18 92 w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components

  11. Pass96,863 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,863 miles
    Test number
    683597881906
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front door mirror insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  12. Fail96,863 miles (+3,014)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,863 miles
    Test number
    577255406924
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front door mirror insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  13. Pass93,849 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    93,849 miles
    Test number
    957274197520
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components

  14. Fail93,849 miles (+3,721)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,849 miles
    Test number
    841716520484
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine air intake pipe split
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight lip on brake discs
    • AdvisorySlight play on front wish bone rear bushes

  15. Pass90,128 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,128 miles
    Test number
    673594044895
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside front door mirror slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre low
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  16. Fail90,128 miles (+4,230)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,128 miles
    Test number
    666787707077
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside front door mirror slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre low
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  17. Pass85,898 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,898 miles
    Test number
    951912619704
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracking up

  18. Fail85,875 miles (+3,983)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,875 miles
    Test number
    892898756754
    • FailureOffside Front Upper 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 Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracking up

  19. Pass81,892 miles (+3,831)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,892 miles
    Test number
    229476345426
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass78,061 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,061 miles
    Test number
    526972244113
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail78,061 miles (+4,900)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,061 miles
    Test number
    995201444169
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass73,161 miles (+18)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    73,161 miles
    Test number
    425857333123
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil on minimum

  23. Fail73,143 miles (+3,989)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,143 miles
    Test number
    706185033142
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil on minimum

  24. Pass69,154 miles (+2,697)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,154 miles
    Test number
    755568932169
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear shock absorvers corroding

  25. Pass66,457 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,457 miles
    Test number
    186926231132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wishbone rear bushers splitting up

  26. Fail66,457 miles (+3,478)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,457 miles
    Test number
    297936231482
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wishbone rear bushers splitting up

  27. Pass62,979 miles (+4,121)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,979 miles
    Test number
    561108030163
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking up on center tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking up on center tread

  28. Pass58,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    58,858 miles
    Test number
    191008429161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail58,858 miles (+5,715)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,858 miles
    Test number
    251947229153
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass53,143 miles (+3,899)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,143 miles
    Test number
    370683238183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass49,244 miles (+5,228)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    49,244 miles
    Test number
    162464537150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass44,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,016 miles
    Test number
    271305636106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR02 EFV

Does LR02 EFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR02 EFV is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR02 EFV?
The MOT on LR02 EFV is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR02 EFV done?
LR02 EFV was recorded at 109,934 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 3,234 miles a year.
Has LR02 EFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR02 EFV has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR02 EFV 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 LR02 EFV find?
LR02 EFV passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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