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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LC02 FHRMOT history

LC02 FHR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 27 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 197,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2024.

LC02 FHR 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 27 Dec 2025
Mileage
197,515 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 FHR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 FHR was last recorded at 197,515 miles on 4 Dec 2024, 6,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,541 miles · 1 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
6,974 miles
Average per year
5,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 197,515 miles
  • 2023 – 190,541 miles
  • 2022 – 188,686 miles
  • 2021 – 182,891 miles
  • 2020 – 181,415 miles
  • 2019 – 177,700 miles
  • 2018 – 168,239 miles
  • 2017 – 160,670 miles
  • 2014 – 160,652 miles
  • 2013 – 151,631 miles
  • 2012 – 145,733 miles
  • 2011 – 136,962 miles
  • 2010 – 127,237 miles
  • 2009 – 117,601 miles
  • 2008 – 111,319 miles
  • 2007 – 102,234 miles
  • 2006 – 97,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,515 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,515 miles (+6,974)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    197,515 miles
    Test number
    201206996186
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass190,541 miles (+1,855)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    190,541 miles
    Test number
    469046102721
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass188,686 miles (+5,795)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    188,686 miles
    Test number
    729752539052
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from various joints system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect on both sides (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass182,891 miles (+1,476)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    182,891 miles
    Test number
    484254940147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass181,415 miles (+3,715)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    181,415 miles
    Test number
    234102159140
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass177,700 miles (+9,461)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    177,700 miles
    Test number
    640780029763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavy wear inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre heavy wear inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  7. Pass168,239 miles (+7,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    168,239 miles
    Test number
    203285127334
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  8. Pass160,670 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    160,670 miles
    Test number
    661432637620
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside door handle only works from cable

  9. Fail160,652 miles (+9,021)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,652 miles
    Test number
    209319864224
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass151,631 miles (+78)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    151,631 miles
    Test number
    635602073169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perrished
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald inside edge and worn outer edge

  11. Fail151,553 miles (+5,820)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,553 miles
    Test number
    519090573171
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perrished
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald inside edge and worn outer edge

  12. Fail145,733 miles3 repaired5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,733 miles
    Test number
    227864012220
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cut within tread, not deep enough to reveal cords.
    • NoteOuter body sill covers fitted not allowing fulkl inspection.
    • NoteSlight oil leak from transmission.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass145,733 miles (+8,771)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    145,733 miles
    Test number
    297544412264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cut within tread, not deep enough to reveal cords.
    • NoteOuter body sill covers fitted not allowing fulkl inspection.
    • NoteSlight oil leak from transmission.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass136,962 miles (+83)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    136,962 miles
    Test number
    646188501296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAirbag warning light staying on.
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn on outer edges.
    • NoteFront propshaft rubber mounting breaking up & deteriorating.
    • NoteOuter body sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection.

  15. Fail136,879 miles (+9,642)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,879 miles
    Test number
    556211701266
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAirbag warning light staying on.
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn on outer edges.
    • NoteFront propshaft rubber mounting breaking up & deteriorating.
    • NoteOuter body sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection.

  16. Pass127,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    127,237 miles
    Test number
    274997860181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail127,237 miles (+9,636)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,237 miles
    Test number
    802847360170
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass117,601 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    117,601 miles
    Test number
    843923989122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail117,584 miles (+6,265)3 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,584 miles
    Test number
    903731289125
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs in poor condition.

  20. Fail111,319 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,319 miles
    Test number
    532752188137
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass111,319 miles (+9,085)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    111,319 miles
    Test number
    943592188195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass102,234 miles (+4,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    102,234 miles
    Test number
    232396457180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass97,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    97,577 miles
    Test number
    931813996030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC02 FHR

Does LC02 FHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC02 FHR expired on 27 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC02 FHR?
The MOT on LC02 FHR expired on 27 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC02 FHR done?
LC02 FHR was recorded at 197,515 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2024, an average of 5,352 miles a year.
Has LC02 FHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 FHR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on LC02 FHR 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 FHR find?
LC02 FHR passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear brake hose slightly chafed; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit; nearside parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 2 more.

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