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BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

LF02 DFK
MOTValid
MOT due17 Sep 2026
First reg7 Mar 2002
Mileage137,048 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

24 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 3 December 2025.

PASSED · 18 Sep 2025
Test date18 Sep 2025
Expiry17 Sep 2026
Test number371209027207
Mileage137,048 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 18 Sep 2025
Test date18 Sep 2025
Expiry
Test number238603515142
Mileage137,048 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside 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))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 12 Aug 2025
Test date12 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number945857377331
Mileage136,973 mi
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 5 Aug 2024
Test date5 Aug 2024
Expiry4 Aug 2025
Test number460280084514
Mileage133,901 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 22 Jul 2024
Test date22 Jul 2024
Expiry
Test number789045342192
Mileage133,891 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 21 Apr 2023
Test date21 Apr 2023
Expiry20 Apr 2024
Test number665905355053
Mileage129,261 mi
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front early replacement required (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 10 Mar 2022
Test date10 Mar 2022
Expiry9 Mar 2023
Test number600958552596
Mileage127,633 mi
PASSED · 19 Oct 2020
Test date19 Oct 2020
Expiry7 Nov 2021
Test number369137783386
Mileage125,882 mi
PASSED · 8 May 2019
Test date8 May 2019
Expiry7 Nov 2020
Test number919693336023
Mileage121,206 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 8 May 2019
Test date8 May 2019
Expiry
Test number527681288034
Mileage121,206 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 24 Apr 2018
Test date24 Apr 2018
Expiry26 Apr 2019
Test number740580522586
Mileage117,200 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 26 Apr 2017
Test date26 Apr 2017
Expiry26 Apr 2018
Test number447779937384
Mileage111,707 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 23 Apr 2016
Test date23 Apr 2016
Expiry26 Apr 2017
Test number569973477481
Mileage106,849 mi
FAILED · 23 Apr 2016
Test date23 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number155616185079
Mileage106,849 mi
PrsNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsNearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
PASSED · 14 Apr 2015
Test date14 Apr 2015
Expiry26 Apr 2016
Test number518294005132
Mileage102,957 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
FAILED · 11 Apr 2015
Test date11 Apr 2015
Expiry
Test number977071005121
Mileage102,957 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailOffside 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)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failrear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
FAILED · 3 Apr 2014
Test date3 Apr 2014
Expiry
Test number336503094063
Mileage100,124 mi
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 3 Apr 2014
Test date3 Apr 2014
Expiry26 Apr 2015
Test number109393294031
Mileage100,124 mi
AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 24 Apr 2013
Test date24 Apr 2013
Expiry26 Apr 2014
Test number559364513100
Mileage97,172 mi
PASSED · 13 Apr 2012
Test date13 Apr 2012
Expiry26 Apr 2013
Test number926024002146
Mileage93,346 mi
FAILED · 12 Apr 2012
Test date12 Apr 2012
Expiry
Test number259893302104
Mileage93,346 mi
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 14 Apr 2011
Test date14 Apr 2011
Expiry26 Apr 2012
Test number879254801161
Mileage88,544 mi
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)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 27 Apr 2010
Test date27 Apr 2010
Expiry26 Apr 2011
Test number241557710161
Mileage83,059 mi
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)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 9 Sep 2009
Test date9 Sep 2009
Expiry10 Sep 2010
Test number790672559259
Mileage78,293 mi
PASSED · 11 Sep 2008
Test date11 Sep 2008
Expiry10 Sep 2009
Test number900895058240
Mileage63,457 mi
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 11 Sep 2007
Test date11 Sep 2007
Expiry10 Sep 2008
Test number533804557240
Mileage47,858 mi
FAILED · 10 Sep 2007
Test date10 Sep 2007
Expiry
Test number700423757285
Mileage
FailNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 10 Nov 2006
Test date10 Nov 2006
Expiry13 Nov 2007
Test number184444116364
Mileage45,050 mi