BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
LC02 GYDMOT history
LC02 GYD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 208,045 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 May 2027
- Mileage
- 208,045 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,044 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC02 GYD
- 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
- 18 Jun 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC02 GYD was last recorded at 208,045 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Nov 2008: 108,205 miles, lower than 120,588 miles on 5 Dec 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 208,045 miles · 10 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,044 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 208,045 miles
- 2025 – 201,469 miles
- 2024 – 198,501 miles
- 2022 – 196,392 miles
- 2021 – 193,740 miles
- 2020 – 191,610 miles
- 2018 – 187,579 miles
- 2017 – 186,497 miles
- 2016 – 185,692 miles
- 2015 – 183,896 miles
- 2014 – 183,023 miles
- 2013 – 179,004 miles
- 2012 – 168,026 miles
- 2011 – 155,944 miles
- 2010 – 138,711 miles
- 2009 – 120,521 miles
- 2008 – 108,205 miles
- 2007 – 120,588 miles
- 2006 – 107,808 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass208,045 miles
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly perished and leaking (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at the side of the fuel tank
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Fuel cap seal starting to perish
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass208,045 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2027
- Odometer
- 208,045 miles
- Test number
- 318616263840
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly perished and leaking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail208,045 miles (+6,576)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,045 miles
- Test number
- 400952608882
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the n/s of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded over the subframe o/s to n/s (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened and cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly perished and leaking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass201,469 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2026
- Odometer
- 201,469 miles
- Test number
- 606346976315
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at the side of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish
Fail201,468 miles (+2,967)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,468 miles
- Test number
- 875555379565
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at the side of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish
Pass198,501 miles (+2,109)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 198,501 miles
- Test number
- 630664602391
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySmell of fuel around tank but no sign of leak
Pass196,392 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 196,392 miles
- Test number
- 208548149368
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail196,391 miles (+2,651)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,391 miles
- Test number
- 401780151588
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass193,740 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 193,740 miles
- Test number
- 203366855905
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail193,739 miles (+2,129)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,739 miles
- Test number
- 576721735377
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass191,610 miles (+4,031)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 191,610 miles
- Test number
- 536247733367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,579 miles (+1,082)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 187,579 miles
- Test number
- 529293517197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,497 miles (+805)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 186,497 miles
- Test number
- 885398485361
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Pass185,692 miles (+1,796)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 185,692 miles
- Test number
- 287526645092
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryEml is on
Pass183,896 miles (+873)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 183,896 miles
- Test number
- 316850937693
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake only just passed and may require repair or adjustment nearside
Pass183,023 miles (+35)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 183,023 miles
- Test number
- 727992944317
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail182,988 miles (+3,984)2 dangerous4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,988 miles
- Test number
- 987027934333
- DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass179,004 miles (+10,978)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 179,004 miles
- Test number
- 449164133379
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass168,026 miles (+12,082)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 168,026 miles
- Test number
- 756906332373
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront tyres getting low on inner edges
Pass155,944 miles (+1,210)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 155,944 miles
- Test number
- 469434911427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,734 miles (+16,023)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,734 miles
- Test number
- 109204201300
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass138,711 miles (+18,190)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 138,711 miles
- Test number
- 552348530311
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass120,521 miles (+12,316)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 120,521 miles
- Test number
- 140701519365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass108,205 miles (-12,383)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 108,205 miles
- Test number
- 153702718323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,588 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,588 miles
- Test number
- 444849037405
- Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass120,588 miles (+12,780)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 120,588 miles
- Test number
- 981869337325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,808 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 107,808 miles
- Test number
- 334639056160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC02 GYD
- Does LC02 GYD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC02 GYD is valid until 15 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC02 GYD?
- The MOT on LC02 GYD is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC02 GYD done?
- LC02 GYD was recorded at 208,045 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 5,044 miles a year.
- Has LC02 GYD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC02 GYD has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LC02 GYD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LC02 GYD find?
- LC02 GYD passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly perished and leaking.
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