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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LC02 SFFMOT history

LC02 SFF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 166,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

LC02 SFF 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 15 Aug 2026
Mileage
166,235 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 SFF
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
31 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 SFF was last recorded at 166,235 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 7,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,017 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
7,218 miles
Average per year
6,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,235 miles
  • 2024 – 159,017 miles
  • 2023 – 150,995 miles
  • 2022 – 143,203 miles
  • 2021 – 133,834 miles
  • 2020 – 127,038 miles
  • 2019 – 118,607 miles
  • 2018 – 109,739 miles
  • 2017 – 98,599 miles
  • 2016 – 90,129 miles
  • 2015 – 87,030 miles
  • 2014 – 86,421 miles
  • 2013 – 85,609 miles
  • 2012 – 83,448 miles
  • 2011 – 79,141 miles
  • 2010 – 71,386 miles
  • 2009 – 63,697 miles
  • 2008 – 51,852 miles
  • 2007 – 43,531 miles
  • 2006 – 32,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,235 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    166,235 miles
    Test number
    630511361460
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail166,229 miles (+7,212)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,229 miles
    Test number
    532818716791
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass159,017 miles (+8,022)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    159,017 miles
    Test number
    423785945766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    150,995 miles
    Test number
    543645867596
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail150,995 miles (+7,792)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,995 miles
    Test number
    990695862994
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass143,203 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    143,203 miles
    Test number
    401843426680
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail143,203 miles (+9,369)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,203 miles
    Test number
    499014798740
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass133,834 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    133,834 miles
    Test number
    279135186941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail133,834 miles (+6,796)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,834 miles
    Test number
    877719693166
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass127,038 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    127,038 miles
    Test number
    869206964963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail127,036 miles (+8,429)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,036 miles
    Test number
    427047472762
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass118,607 miles (+4)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    118,607 miles
    Test number
    598404420408
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted n/s & o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack
    • AdvisoryN/s/r light unit cracked

  13. Fail118,603 miles (+8,864)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,603 miles
    Test number
    437701381567
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted n/s & o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack
    • AdvisoryN/s/r light unit cracked

  14. Pass109,739 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,739 miles
    Test number
    965247745041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Fail109,739 miles (+11,140)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,739 miles
    Test number
    342274584467
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass98,599 miles (+8,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,599 miles
    Test number
    461538871988
    • AdvisoryEML light on

  17. Pass90,129 miles (+3,099)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,129 miles
    Test number
    955135684493
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light lens cracked

  18. Pass87,030 miles (+609)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,030 miles
    Test number
    959886215209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • Note255/35/zr18/90y bridgstone
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  19. Pass86,421 miles (+812)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,421 miles
    Test number
    957444954182
    • NoteDamage on walls of all four tyres

  20. Pass85,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,609 miles
    Test number
    277236953439
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail85,609 miles (+2,161)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,609 miles
    Test number
    428236453133
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass83,448 miles (+4,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    83,448 miles
    Test number
    385552352165
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass79,141 miles (+7,755)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,141 miles
    Test number
    529388651166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is wearing on both the edges

  24. Pass71,386 miles (+7,689)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    71,386 miles
    Test number
    844675150138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    63,697 miles
    Test number
    713231869170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail63,697 miles (+11,845)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,697 miles
    Test number
    823971069133
    • DangerousNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  27. Fail51,852 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,852 miles
    Test number
    203799348498
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass51,852 miles (+8,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,852 miles
    Test number
    814949248111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass43,531 miles (+11,150)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    43,531 miles
    Test number
    550769947121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass32,381 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,381 miles
    Test number
    581722356106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear tyres outer wall damaged . †n/s front tyre has nail and outer wall damaged

Questions about LC02 SFF

Does LC02 SFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC02 SFF expired on 15 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC02 SFF?
The MOT on LC02 SFF expired on 15 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC02 SFF done?
LC02 SFF was recorded at 166,235 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 6,971 miles a year.
Has LC02 SFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 SFF has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LC02 SFF 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 SFF find?
LC02 SFF passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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