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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LC02 GYPMOT history

LC02 GYP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 79,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

LC02 GYP blue 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 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,015 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 GYP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 GYP was last recorded at 79,015 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,708 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,307 miles
Average per year
1,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,015 miles
  • 2025 – 77,708 miles
  • 2024 – 76,624 miles
  • 2023 – 75,112 miles
  • 2021 – 73,517 miles
  • 2020 – 72,109 miles
  • 2019 – 72,078 miles
  • 2018 – 71,411 miles
  • 2017 – 70,122 miles
  • 2016 – 69,878 miles
  • 2015 – 69,749 miles
  • 2014 – 69,038 miles
  • 2013 – 67,646 miles
  • 2012 – 64,460 miles
  • 2011 – 62,322 miles
  • 2010 – 60,247 miles
  • 2009 – 59,333 miles
  • 2008 – 58,377 miles
  • 2007 – 57,158 miles
  • 2006 – 53,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,015 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,015 miles (+1,307)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,015 miles
    Test number
    171474768593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass77,708 miles (+1,084)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    77,708 miles
    Test number
    148943777336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass76,624 miles (+1,512)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    76,624 miles
    Test number
    875485165456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass75,112 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    75,112 miles
    Test number
    731797819431
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail75,105 miles (+1,588)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,105 miles
    Test number
    211706474107
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,517 miles (+1,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,517 miles
    Test number
    827356032255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play replacement recommended asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,109 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,109 miles
    Test number
    951423036898
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail72,108 miles (+30)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,108 miles
    Test number
    326053987009
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass72,078 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,078 miles
    Test number
    411348750713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,411 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,411 miles
    Test number
    666721235350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,122 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,122 miles
    Test number
    426415608521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,878 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,878 miles
    Test number
    932091976543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,749 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,749 miles
    Test number
    236156575095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,038 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,038 miles
    Test number
    355790274035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,646 miles (+3,186)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,646 miles
    Test number
    579840973026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,460 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,460 miles
    Test number
    179916962426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,322 miles (+2,075)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,322 miles
    Test number
    866449551097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,247 miles (+914)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,247 miles
    Test number
    532962760093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,333 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,333 miles
    Test number
    253377379073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,377 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,377 miles
    Test number
    270695488025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,158 miles (+3,180)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,158 miles
    Test number
    133375587426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    53,978 miles
    Test number
    181344756478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC02 GYP

Does LC02 GYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC02 GYP is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC02 GYP?
The MOT on LC02 GYP is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC02 GYP done?
LC02 GYP was recorded at 79,015 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 1,227 miles a year.
Has LC02 GYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 GYP has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LC02 GYP 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 GYP find?
LC02 GYP passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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