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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LC02AOL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 05 Feb 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 142,103 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 142,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 137,634 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 134,556 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
18 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 134,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
1 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 131,033 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 129,524 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2022 7 Jun 202618 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,446 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020 7 Jun 202612 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,953 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2019 7 Jun 202625 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,854 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover and under tray fitted
19 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,772 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,505 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2016 7 Jun 202617 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,209 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2015 7 Jun 20261 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,873 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2014 7 Jun 202616 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 81,321 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
16 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,321 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,044 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2012 7 Jun 202617 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 77,044 MI
7 Jun 202625 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,438 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2011 7 Jun 202627 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,536 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2010 7 Jun 202623 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,896 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2009 7 Jun 202623 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 58,886 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
1 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,211 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2008 7 Jun 202631 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 48,111 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
6 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,508 MI
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LC02AOL was registered on 2002-05-03
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