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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LC02 BWDMOT history

LC02 BWD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 149,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

LC02 BWD silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
149,858 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 BWD
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
4 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 BWD was last recorded at 149,858 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 2,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
147,661 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,197 miles
Average per year
5,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,858 miles
  • 2025 – 147,661 miles
  • 2024 – 144,762 miles
  • 2023 – 140,665 miles
  • 2022 – 137,047 miles
  • 2021 – 135,037 miles
  • 2019 – 127,499 miles
  • 2018 – 120,775 miles
  • 2017 – 117,398 miles
  • 2016 – 112,030 miles
  • 2015 – 106,027 miles
  • 2014 – 100,578 miles
  • 2013 – 92,392 miles
  • 2012 – 90,735 miles
  • 2011 – 89,614 miles
  • 2010 – 89,056 miles
  • 2009 – 86,432 miles
  • 2008 – 83,289 miles
  • 2007 – 61,646 miles
  • 2006 – 39,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,858 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,858 miles (+2,197)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    149,858 miles
    Test number
    377529689477
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass147,661 miles (+2,899)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    147,661 miles
    Test number
    503950749275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,762 miles (+4,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    144,762 miles
    Test number
    566011972485
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass140,665 miles (+3,618)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    140,665 miles
    Test number
    845755637868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,047 miles (+2,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    137,047 miles
    Test number
    310409482575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass135,037 miles (+7,538)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    135,037 miles
    Test number
    205558043077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,499 miles (+6,724)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    127,499 miles
    Test number
    229944636371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass120,775 miles (+3,377)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    120,775 miles
    Test number
    770755059463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    117,398 miles
    Test number
    951079840768
    • AdvisoryO/s parking brake effort low

  10. Fail117,398 miles (+5,368)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,398 miles
    Test number
    454968515760
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s parking brake effort low

  11. Pass112,030 miles (+6,003)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    112,030 miles
    Test number
    987675901385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,027 miles (+5,449)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    106,027 miles
    Test number
    395764605292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,578 miles (+8,186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    100,578 miles
    Test number
    259475804280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass92,392 miles (+1,657)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    92,392 miles
    Test number
    357943283125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,735 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    90,735 miles
    Test number
    378692172166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,614 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    89,614 miles
    Test number
    328119861119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,056 miles (+2,624)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    89,056 miles
    Test number
    400204470186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,432 miles (+3,143)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    86,432 miles
    Test number
    513230479154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,289 miles (+21,643)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    83,289 miles
    Test number
    292543468492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,646 miles (+22,625)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    61,646 miles
    Test number
    182295067130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,021 miles
    Test number
    890310786116
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC02 BWD

Does LC02 BWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC02 BWD is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC02 BWD?
The MOT on LC02 BWD is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC02 BWD done?
LC02 BWD was recorded at 149,858 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 5,503 miles a year.
Has LC02 BWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 BWD has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on LC02 BWD 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 BWD find?
LC02 BWD passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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