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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LC02AOY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 30 Oct 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 122,955 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2026 7 Jun 202615 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,913 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 122,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,043 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
11 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,010 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
14 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,359 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2022 7 Jun 202628 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,765 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,243 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
18 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,512 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2019 7 Jun 202618 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 82,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
13 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,432 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel warning light on
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 73,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,261 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake pipes corroded
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 70,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake pipes corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,815 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2016 7 Jun 202615 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,815 MI
7 Jun 202616 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,907 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2015 7 Jun 202630 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,158 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014 7 Jun 202628 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,928 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 47,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,158 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,850 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2011 7 Jun 202626 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,074 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2010 7 Jun 202626 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 31,074 MI
7 Jun 202623 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,520 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2009 7 Jun 202612 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,651 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2008 7 Jun 202612 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 20,651 MI
7 Jun 202629 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,433 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2007 7 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LC02AOY was registered on 2002-05-17
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