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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LC02 AOYMOT history

LC02 AOY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 122,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LC02 AOY silver 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 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
122,955 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 AOY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 AOY was last recorded at 122,955 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,913 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
5,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,955 miles
  • 2024 – 122,913 miles
  • 2023 – 114,043 miles
  • 2022 – 104,010 miles
  • 2021 – 99,359 miles
  • 2020 – 96,765 miles
  • 2019 – 90,243 miles
  • 2018 – 82,512 miles
  • 2017 – 73,432 miles
  • 2016 – 70,261 miles
  • 2015 – 69,815 miles
  • 2014 – 64,907 miles
  • 2013 – 56,158 miles
  • 2012 – 47,928 miles
  • 2011 – 43,158 miles
  • 2010 – 34,850 miles
  • 2009 – 31,074 miles
  • 2008 – 23,520 miles
  • 2007 – 20,651 miles
  • 2006 – 16,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,955 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,955 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,955 miles
    Test number
    853803490170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,913 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,913 miles
    Test number
    436559333494
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail122,911 miles (+8,868)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,911 miles
    Test number
    710030273773
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass114,043 miles (+10,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    114,043 miles
    Test number
    911571609274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass104,010 miles (+4,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    104,010 miles
    Test number
    122173516907
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass99,359 miles (+2,594)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    99,359 miles
    Test number
    463531836423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,765 miles (+6,522)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    96,765 miles
    Test number
    100350323816
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass90,243 miles (+7,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,243 miles
    Test number
    988684851904
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass82,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,512 miles
    Test number
    419991528949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,512 miles (+9,080)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,512 miles
    Test number
    257876047219
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass73,432 miles (+37)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,432 miles
    Test number
    445329137367
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel warning light on

  12. Fail73,395 miles (+3,134)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,395 miles
    Test number
    115232496429
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass70,261 miles (+159)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,261 miles
    Test number
    678041786984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  14. Fail70,102 miles (+287)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,102 miles
    Test number
    977703160471
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  15. Fail69,815 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,815 miles
    Test number
    388155535164
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass69,815 miles (+4,908)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,815 miles
    Test number
    786855035122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,907 miles (+8,749)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,907 miles
    Test number
    819756434177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,158 miles (+8,230)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,158 miles
    Test number
    409690753100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,928 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,928 miles
    Test number
    176519142167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail47,928 miles (+4,770)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,928 miles
    Test number
    967649642117
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass43,158 miles (+8,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,158 miles
    Test number
    196304531178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass34,850 miles (+3,776)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,850 miles
    Test number
    290112340129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,074 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,074 miles
    Test number
    203386449492
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  24. Pass31,074 miles (+7,554)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,074 miles
    Test number
    572256249189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,520 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,520 miles
    Test number
    394614348109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,651 miles
    Test number
    763732337191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail20,651 miles (+4,218)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,651 miles
    Test number
    984622137169
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass16,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2007
    Odometer
    16,433 miles
    Test number
    214509016198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC02 AOY

Does LC02 AOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC02 AOY is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC02 AOY?
The MOT on LC02 AOY is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC02 AOY done?
LC02 AOY was recorded at 122,955 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 5,461 miles a year.
Has LC02 AOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 AOY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LC02 AOY 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 AOY find?
LC02 AOY passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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