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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LC02 MYDMOT history

LC02 MYD is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2021 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 177,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2022.

LC02 MYD blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2021
Mileage
177,196 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 MYD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2021
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC02 MYD was last recorded at 177,196 miles on 30 Mar 2022, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,190 miles · 29 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 177,196 miles
  • 2021 – 177,190 miles
  • 2020 – 173,719 miles
  • 2019 – 171,227 miles
  • 2018 – 167,600 miles
  • 2017 – 162,546 miles
  • 2016 – 156,280 miles
  • 2015 – 152,715 miles
  • 2014 – 148,797 miles
  • 2013 – 144,425 miles
  • 2012 – 140,273 miles
  • 2011 – 135,900 miles
  • 2010 – 132,880 miles
  • 2009 – 130,432 miles
  • 2008 – 128,324 miles
  • 2007 – 125,092 miles
  • 2006 – 119,284 miles
  • 2005 – 117,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail177,196 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill & jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill & jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail177,196 miles (+6)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,196 miles
    Test number
    399198519178
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill & jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill & jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail177,190 miles (+3,471)8 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,190 miles
    Test number
    531874449627
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect maybe just bulb ? (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch by trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded By flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively At bottom but blade not split ? (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides rear outer sills by suspension mounting / jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light not working ?
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted covers
    • AdvisoryIntermittently oil can in yellow comes on ?
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad sensor wire not fitted to pad
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking point / sill very corroded and may be more behind plastic trim on sill
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySome indicator lights pale
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts outer edges very close to going to cords but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth Headlamp lens faded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake flexys been plastic tied on

  3. Pass173,719 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    173,719 miles
    Test number
    643899467404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass171,227 miles (+3,627)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    171,227 miles
    Test number
    927925605713
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass167,600 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    167,600 miles
    Test number
    383218853470
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail167,600 miles (+5)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,600 miles
    Test number
    476494991986
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged CUT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail167,595 miles (+5,049)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,595 miles
    Test number
    173933771881
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction does not illuminate (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak but not posing a risk to road safety or environment

  8. Pass162,546 miles (+6,266)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    162,546 miles
    Test number
    497364373693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPark brake effort only just met,it would appear that adjustment or repair may be required.

  9. Pass156,280 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    156,280 miles
    Test number
    969471612632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Fail156,278 miles (+3,563)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,278 miles
    Test number
    728629528508
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass152,715 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    152,715 miles
    Test number
    185950655022
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail152,715 miles (+3,918)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,715 miles
    Test number
    478039745056
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass148,797 miles (+4,372)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    148,797 miles
    Test number
    976811254003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass144,425 miles (+4,152)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    144,425 miles
    Test number
    977325143018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass140,273 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    140,273 miles
    Test number
    187939442072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail140,270 miles (+4,370)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,270 miles
    Test number
    156248342065
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  17. Pass135,900 miles (+3,020)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    135,900 miles
    Test number
    927147441029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass132,880 miles (+2,448)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    132,880 miles
    Test number
    643121950096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail130,432 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,432 miles
    Test number
    350845259078
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  20. Pass130,432 miles (+2,108)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    130,432 miles
    Test number
    942635659009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass128,324 miles (+3,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    128,324 miles
    Test number
    260108208449
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass125,092 miles (+5,808)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    125,092 miles
    Test number
    770219807164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass119,284 miles (+1,674)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    119,284 miles
    Test number
    640321216173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass117,610 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2006
    Odometer
    117,610 miles
    Test number
    231085415164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail117,604 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,604 miles
    Test number
    221032415121
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LC02 MYD

Does LC02 MYD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC02 MYD expired on 3 Jul 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC02 MYD?
The MOT on LC02 MYD expired on 3 Jul 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC02 MYD done?
LC02 MYD was recorded at 177,196 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2022, an average of 3,519 miles a year.
Has LC02 MYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 MYD has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LC02 MYD 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 MYD find?
LC02 MYD failed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill & jacking point., and 8 more.

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