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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LM02APV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 22 Sep 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 81,692 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2026 8 Jun 202623 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 76,635 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
23 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 72,592 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 72,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 66,994 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
31 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 60,565 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2022 8 Jun 202618 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 57,541 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 57,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 54,366 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 52,468 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,152 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2018 8 Jun 202622 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,645 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2017 8 Jun 202615 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,430 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2016 8 Jun 202610 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,919 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2015 8 Jun 202619 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,010 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2014 8 Jun 202616 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 31,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
20 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,941 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
27 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,810 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2012 8 Jun 202614 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,129 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2011 8 Jun 202625 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,902 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,804 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2009 8 Jun 202619 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,433 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2008 8 Jun 202626 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,701 MI
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LM02APV was registered on 2002-05-28
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