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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LC02 BGZMOT history

LC02 BGZ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2022.

LC02 BGZ blue 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 24 Feb 2023
Mileage
130,322 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 BGZ
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
24 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 BGZ was last recorded at 130,322 miles on 25 Feb 2022, 5,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Feb 2021: 125,013 miles, lower than 141,892 miles on 18 Dec 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
125,013 miles · 19 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
5,309 miles
Average per year
4,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,322 miles
  • 2021 – 125,013 miles
  • 2019 – 141,892 miles
  • 2018 – 123,089 miles
  • 2017 – 119,750 miles
  • 2016 – 117,397 miles
  • 2015 – 109,834 miles
  • 2014 – 105,590 miles
  • 2013 – 105,112 miles
  • 2012 – 104,349 miles
  • 2010 – 101,541 miles
  • 2009 – 93,001 miles
  • 2008 – 90,163 miles
  • 2007 – 74,551 miles
  • 2006 – 69,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,322 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,322 miles (+5,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,322 miles
    Test number
    797104343457
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  2. Pass125,013 miles (-16,879)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    125,013 miles
    Test number
    624645796117
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion underside
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arm bushes deteriated
    • AdvisoryNsf wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNsr outer sill corroded and heavily covered in sealant

  3. Pass141,892 miles (+18,803)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    141,892 miles
    Test number
    812339471761
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front arch covered in tape
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill also covered in sealer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,089 miles (+3,339)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    123,089 miles
    Test number
    805689175618
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass119,750 miles (+2,353)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    119,750 miles
    Test number
    105672968822
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  6. Pass117,397 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    117,397 miles
    Test number
    175850561879
    • AdvisoryEngine man light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s inner shoulders wearing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above sub frame (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  7. Fail117,397 miles (+7,563)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,397 miles
    Test number
    309886050380
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine man light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s inner shoulders wearing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above sub frame (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  8. Pass109,834 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    109,834 miles
    Test number
    573132052817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryN/s/f seat handle broken

  9. Fail109,834 miles (+4,244)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,834 miles
    Test number
    585599381335
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryN/s/f seat handle broken

  10. Pass105,590 miles (+478)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,590 miles
    Test number
    806055894261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,112 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    105,112 miles
    Test number
    385329883452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    104,349 miles
    Test number
    525590132255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail104,349 miles (+5)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,349 miles
    Test number
    486686722230
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail104,344 miles (+2,803)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,344 miles
    Test number
    668022452166
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEML lamp on indicating a fault inspection advised

  15. Pass101,541 miles (+8,540)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    101,541 miles
    Test number
    423604870220
    • NoteCustomer changed all wheels and tyres outside station

  16. Pass93,001 miles (+2,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    93,001 miles
    Test number
    854236529240
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass90,163 miles (+15,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    90,163 miles
    Test number
    850906478104
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass74,551 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    74,551 miles
    Test number
    200501537195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,549 miles (+5,074)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,549 miles
    Test number
    862990637198
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail69,475 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,475 miles
    Test number
    994649446346
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LC02 BGZ

Does LC02 BGZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC02 BGZ expired on 24 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC02 BGZ?
The MOT on LC02 BGZ expired on 24 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC02 BGZ done?
LC02 BGZ was recorded at 130,322 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2022, an average of 4,004 miles a year.
Has LC02 BGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 BGZ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on LC02 BGZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC02 BGZ find?
LC02 BGZ passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2022 with 1 advisory: corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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