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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LC02 BCVMOT history

LC02 BCV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2022.

LC02 BCV silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2023
Mileage
103,836 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 BCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 BCV was last recorded at 103,836 miles on 17 Mar 2022, 1,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,716 miles · 15 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
1,120 miles
Average per year
4,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 103,836 miles
  • 2021 – 102,716 miles
  • 2020 – 101,892 miles
  • 2019 – 101,066 miles
  • 2018 – 99,805 miles
  • 2017 – 96,694 miles
  • 2016 – 93,746 miles
  • 2015 – 90,187 miles
  • 2014 – 85,568 miles
  • 2013 – 78,570 miles
  • 2012 – 73,063 miles
  • 2011 – 61,650 miles
  • 2010 – 53,103 miles
  • 2009 – 42,067 miles
  • 2008 – 38,375 miles
  • 2007 – 33,299 miles
  • 2006 – 27,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,836 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass103,836 miles (+1,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,836 miles
    Test number
    709791846346
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass102,716 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,716 miles
    Test number
    766787964691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail102,708 miles (+816)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,708 miles
    Test number
    305017881470
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass101,892 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,892 miles
    Test number
    848074224944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail101,861 miles (+795)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,861 miles
    Test number
    906137972170
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  6. Pass101,066 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    101,066 miles
    Test number
    929204566397
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail101,060 miles (+1,255)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,060 miles
    Test number
    998733865714
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass99,805 miles (+730)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    99,805 miles
    Test number
    650310907173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,075 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,075 miles
    Test number
    652840714502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail99,075 miles (+2,381)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,075 miles
    Test number
    111738134409
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass96,694 miles (+2,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,694 miles
    Test number
    849316295379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass93,746 miles (+3,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,746 miles
    Test number
    475932233590
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass90,187 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,187 miles
    Test number
    458081375090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,105 miles (+4,537)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,105 miles
    Test number
    879525365077
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  15. Pass85,568 miles (+6,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,568 miles
    Test number
    305155764017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass78,570 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    78,570 miles
    Test number
    306320783071
    • NoteOffside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight play in front bottom ball joints

  17. Fail78,570 miles (+5,507)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,570 miles
    Test number
    855637973069
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight play in front bottom ball joints

  18. Pass73,063 miles (+11,413)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    73,063 miles
    Test number
    486398362186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,650 miles (+8,547)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,650 miles
    Test number
    229630081186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,103 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,103 miles
    Test number
    793794150137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail53,103 miles (+11,036)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,103 miles
    Test number
    484473150181
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass42,067 miles (+3,692)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,067 miles
    Test number
    183339769135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,375 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    38,375 miles
    Test number
    751007478106
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Fail38,375 miles (+5,076)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,375 miles
    Test number
    592576678162
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureCoil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass33,299 miles (+5,438)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    33,299 miles
    Test number
    744444377176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,861 miles
    Test number
    381466076186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC02 BCV

Does LC02 BCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC02 BCV expired on 16 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC02 BCV?
The MOT on LC02 BCV expired on 16 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC02 BCV done?
LC02 BCV was recorded at 103,836 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2022, an average of 4,831 miles a year.
Has LC02 BCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 BCV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LC02 BCV 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 BCV find?
LC02 BCV passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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