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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LE02VLM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 29 Dec 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,369 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both side (5.2.3 (e))
23 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,625 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2025 7 Jun 202612 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,084 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Engine oil leaks/onto exhaust/cat
9 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,840 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine oil leaks/level low
- Steering knotchy/rough when turning
8 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 105,840 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Rubber seal perished/split (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering knotchy/rough when turning
- Engine oil leaks/level low
9 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,636 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,636 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,982 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021 7 Jun 20267 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 96,982 MI
7 Jun 20266 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,125 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2020 7 Jun 202619 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 95,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
19 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,708 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,302 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2018 7 Jun 202610 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,400 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2017 7 Jun 202610 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 80,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
18 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,972 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2016 7 Jun 202620 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,294 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2015 7 Jun 202617 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 57,514 MI
7 Jun 202617 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,514 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2014 7 Jun 202619 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,432 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
21 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,217 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2012 7 Jun 202621 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 53,217 MI
7 Jun 202622 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,564 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2012 7 Jun 202629 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,098 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
15 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,418 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2009 7 Jun 202620 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,400 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
27 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,922 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
21 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 38,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
3 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 3,368 MI
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LE02VLM was registered on 2002-03-01
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