BMW 5 Series
Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,497 cc
LC02 ARZMOT history
LC02 ARZ is a green diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 21 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 187,111 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 187,111 mi
- At MOT on 20 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,864 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC02 ARZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 21 May 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC02 ARZ was last recorded at 187,111 miles on 20 Feb 2023, 92 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Mar 2017: 16,096 miles, lower than 156,392 miles on 21 Mar 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 187,019 miles · 15 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 92 miles
- Average per year
- 5,864 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 187,111 miles
- 2022 – 181,120 miles
- 2021 – 176,976 miles
- 2020 – 172,782 miles
- 2019 – 168,112 miles
- 2018 – 164,936 miles
- 2017 – 16,096 miles
- 2016 – 156,392 miles
- 2015 – 150,766 miles
- 2014 – 146,032 miles
- 2013 – 138,805 miles
- 2012 – 132,508 miles
- 2011 – 125,589 miles
- 2010 – 118,132 miles
- 2009 – 111,898 miles
- 2008 – 106,246 miles
- 2007 – 94,875 miles
- 2006 – 88,439 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass187,111 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear beside fuel tank
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
O/S Wing Mirror Cover Loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,111 miles (+92)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 187,111 miles
- Test number
- 503547430728
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail187,019 miles (+5,899)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,019 miles
- Test number
- 674362746287
- MajorCentral Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass181,120 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 181,120 miles
- Test number
- 615261069868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,108 miles (+4,132)2 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,108 miles
- Test number
- 532786579525
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass176,976 miles (+27)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 176,976 miles
- Test number
- 767583083913
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail176,949 miles (+4,167)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,949 miles
- Test number
- 605650386669
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator comes on when sidelights turned on (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass172,782 miles (+31)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 172,782 miles
- Test number
- 601506865719
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail172,751 miles (+4,639)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,751 miles
- Test number
- 359780064457
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass168,112 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 168,112 miles
- Test number
- 797929249657
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryO/S Wing Mirror Cover Loose
Fail168,111 miles (+3,175)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,111 miles
- Test number
- 298083615152
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryO/S Wing Mirror Cover Loose
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass164,936 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 164,936 miles
- Test number
- 622439473578
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail164,936 miles (+148,840)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,936 miles
- Test number
- 596163381585
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass16,096 miles (-140,296)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 16,096 miles
- Test number
- 508792016156
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rose Bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass156,392 miles (+5,626)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 156,392 miles
- Test number
- 638552198159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,766 miles (+4,734)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 150,766 miles
- Test number
- 425836685072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,032 miles (+7,227)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 146,032 miles
- Test number
- 758431284028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,805 miles (+6,297)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 138,805 miles
- Test number
- 538056183081
- NoteCentre exhaust bracket corroded, no detriment to to system
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass132,508 miles (+6,919)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 132,508 miles
- Test number
- 119840492460
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded
Pass125,589 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 125,589 miles
- Test number
- 217090891018
- NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded
Fail125,589 miles (+7,457)4 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,589 miles
- Test number
- 307420091071
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded
Pass118,132 miles (+6,234)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 118,132 miles
- Test number
- 121311490091
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust gearbox support bracket corroded
- NoteHigh level brake light inop.
Pass111,898 miles (+5,652)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 111,898 miles
- Test number
- 790745389051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,246 miles (+11,371)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 106,246 miles
- Test number
- 332386988011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,875 miles (+6,436)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 94,875 miles
- Test number
- 140210257468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,439 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 88,439 miles
- Test number
- 534114516158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC02 ARZ
- Does LC02 ARZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LC02 ARZ expired on 26 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LC02 ARZ?
- The MOT on LC02 ARZ expired on 26 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LC02 ARZ done?
- LC02 ARZ was recorded at 187,111 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2023, an average of 5,864 miles a year.
- Has LC02 ARZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC02 ARZ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LC02 ARZ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LC02 ARZ find?
- LC02 ARZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible joint; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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