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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LC02 FHAMOT history

LC02 FHA is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 80,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

LC02 FHA grey 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 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
80,439 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 FHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 FHA was last recorded at 80,439 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 7,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,539 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,900 miles
Average per year
3,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,439 miles
  • 2025 – 72,539 miles
  • 2024 – 69,160 miles
  • 2023 – 63,878 miles
  • 2022 – 62,493 miles
  • 2021 – 60,618 miles
  • 2020 – 58,685 miles
  • 2019 – 56,915 miles
  • 2018 – 54,976 miles
  • 2017 – 52,676 miles
  • 2015 – 48,599 miles
  • 2014 – 46,130 miles
  • 2013 – 42,342 miles
  • 2012 – 41,482 miles
  • 2011 – 38,668 miles
  • 2010 – 33,327 miles
  • 2009 – 28,323 miles
  • 2008 – 22,327 miles
  • 2007 – 14,439 miles
  • 2006 – 9,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,439 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both N/S & O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both N/S&O/S badly cracked on the inside wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both N/S & O/S cloudy

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,439 miles (+7,900)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    80,439 miles
    Test number
    429515249623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,539 miles (+16)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,539 miles
    Test number
    100332654596
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both N/S & O/S cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both N/S&O/S badly cracked on the inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail72,523 miles (+3,363)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,523 miles
    Test number
    322031620881
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both N/S & O/S cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both N/S&O/S badly cracked on the inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass69,160 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    69,160 miles
    Test number
    265085961028
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail69,160 miles (+5,282)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,160 miles
    Test number
    465098912325
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass63,878 miles (+1,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    63,878 miles
    Test number
    486463713792
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass62,493 miles (+1,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    62,493 miles
    Test number
    747092649949
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass60,618 miles (+1,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    60,618 miles
    Test number
    366353810201
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass58,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    58,685 miles
    Test number
    731930457225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail58,685 miles (+1,770)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,685 miles
    Test number
    957537365525
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass56,915 miles (+1,939)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    56,915 miles
    Test number
    101228052942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass54,976 miles (+2,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,976 miles
    Test number
    147354998985
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs surface rust

  13. Pass52,676 miles (+4,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,676 miles
    Test number
    548976688841
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

  14. Pass48,599 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    48,599 miles
    Test number
    229638084026
    • AdvisoryOFF SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD CUTS

  15. Fail48,599 miles (+2,469)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,599 miles
    Test number
    421826468085
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOFF SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD CUTS

  16. Pass46,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    46,130 miles
    Test number
    567133054383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,130 miles (+3,788)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,130 miles
    Test number
    708322654311
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass42,342 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,342 miles
    Test number
    266986903201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail42,342 miles (+860)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,342 miles
    Test number
    309246603450
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass41,482 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    41,482 miles
    Test number
    517935642121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,476 miles (+2,808)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,476 miles
    Test number
    497090142194
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOff side front tyre has cut in inner wall

  22. Pass38,668 miles (+5,341)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,668 miles
    Test number
    117193841113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,327 miles (+5,004)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,327 miles
    Test number
    902235950108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,323 miles (+5,996)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,323 miles
    Test number
    402039049135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,327 miles (+7,888)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,327 miles
    Test number
    530014168172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,439 miles (+4,574)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    14,439 miles
    Test number
    314482327116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    9,865 miles
    Test number
    791579436102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC02 FHA

Does LC02 FHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC02 FHA is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC02 FHA?
The MOT on LC02 FHA is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC02 FHA done?
LC02 FHA was recorded at 80,439 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 3,469 miles a year.
Has LC02 FHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 FHA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LC02 FHA 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 FHA find?
LC02 FHA passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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