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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LC02 AOLMOT history

LC02 AOL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

LC02 AOL blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
142,103 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 AOL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
3 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 AOL was last recorded at 142,103 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,102 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,103 miles
  • 2025 – 137,634 miles
  • 2023 – 134,556 miles
  • 2022 – 131,033 miles
  • 2021 – 129,524 miles
  • 2019 – 122,446 miles
  • 2018 – 113,953 miles
  • 2017 – 105,854 miles
  • 2016 – 101,772 miles
  • 2015 – 96,505 miles
  • 2014 – 91,209 miles
  • 2013 – 86,873 miles
  • 2012 – 81,321 miles
  • 2011 – 77,044 miles
  • 2010 – 70,438 miles
  • 2009 – 64,536 miles
  • 2008 – 58,896 miles
  • 2007 – 48,211 miles
  • 2006 – 37,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,103 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,103 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    142,103 miles
    Test number
    683987395550
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail142,102 miles (+4,468)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,102 miles
    Test number
    548173451965
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass137,634 miles (+3,078)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    137,634 miles
    Test number
    559434429162
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,556 miles (+97)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    134,556 miles
    Test number
    199548687584
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail134,459 miles (+3,426)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,459 miles
    Test number
    364729099803
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass131,033 miles (+1,509)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    131,033 miles
    Test number
    211780212716
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass129,524 miles (+7,078)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    129,524 miles
    Test number
    584061958853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,446 miles (+8,493)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,446 miles
    Test number
    284836781661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,953 miles (+8,099)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    113,953 miles
    Test number
    441445708094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,854 miles (+4,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,854 miles
    Test number
    567404961794
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  11. Pass101,772 miles (+5,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,772 miles
    Test number
    443729473346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass96,505 miles (+5,296)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,505 miles
    Test number
    626084035190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,209 miles (+4,336)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    91,209 miles
    Test number
    547557534122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,873 miles (+5,552)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,873 miles
    Test number
    686642953135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,321 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    81,321 miles
    Test number
    275137232150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on edges
    • NoteSmall cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

  16. Fail81,321 miles (+4,277)1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,321 miles
    Test number
    457457232115
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on edges
    • NoteSmall cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

  17. Fail77,044 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,044 miles
    Test number
    239457731166
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass77,044 miles (+6,606)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    77,044 miles
    Test number
    647267231198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,438 miles (+5,902)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,438 miles
    Test number
    664765040147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,536 miles (+5,640)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    64,536 miles
    Test number
    663807449102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,896 miles
    Test number
    110354448192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,886 miles (+10,675)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,886 miles
    Test number
    254894948456
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is wearing heavily on the edges

  23. Pass48,211 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,211 miles
    Test number
    414632657183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,111 miles (+10,603)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,111 miles
    Test number
    503501957151
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is wearing slightly on the edges

  25. Pass37,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    37,508 miles
    Test number
    590996626170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC02 AOL

Does LC02 AOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC02 AOL is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC02 AOL?
The MOT on LC02 AOL is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC02 AOL done?
LC02 AOL was recorded at 142,103 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 5,294 miles a year.
Has LC02 AOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 AOL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC02 AOL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC02 AOL find?
LC02 AOL passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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