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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LC02 SVEMOT history

LC02 SVE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 132,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

LC02 SVE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
132,009 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 SVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 SVE was last recorded at 132,009 miles on 30 May 2026, 1,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jun 2024: 122,413 miles, lower than 125,278 miles on 16 Jun 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,808 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,201 miles
Average per year
5,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,009 miles
  • 2025 – 130,808 miles
  • 2024 – 122,413 miles
  • 2023 – 125,278 miles
  • 2022 – 123,458 miles
  • 2021 – 119,216 miles
  • 2020 – 115,636 miles
  • 2019 – 113,388 miles
  • 2018 – 107,897 miles
  • 2017 – 104,269 miles
  • 2016 – 101,958 miles
  • 2015 – 98,515 miles
  • 2014 – 93,214 miles
  • 2013 – 87,322 miles
  • 2012 – 80,486 miles
  • 2011 – 63,088 miles
  • 2010 – 45,204 miles
  • 2009 – 28,042 miles
  • 2008 – 25,845 miles
  • 2007 – 22,517 miles
  • 2006 – 18,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,009 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Engine light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,009 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    132,009 miles
    Test number
    377481769882
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail132,009 miles (+1,201)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,009 miles
    Test number
    763477913193
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass130,808 miles (+8,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    130,808 miles
    Test number
    902047891442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass122,413 miles (-2,865)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    122,413 miles
    Test number
    874120436506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass125,278 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    125,278 miles
    Test number
    651286483179
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail125,278 miles (+1,820)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,278 miles
    Test number
    627202634068
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass123,458 miles (+4,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    123,458 miles
    Test number
    144857223082
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass119,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    119,216 miles
    Test number
    435799075007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail119,216 miles (+3,580)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,216 miles
    Test number
    492673646162
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass115,636 miles (+2,248)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    115,636 miles
    Test number
    964918989724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,388 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,388 miles
    Test number
    321891569846
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail113,378 miles (+5,481)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,378 miles
    Test number
    560231935574
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHand brake sign light on

  13. Pass107,897 miles (+3,628)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    107,897 miles
    Test number
    652818556886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass104,269 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,269 miles
    Test number
    472694388205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail104,265 miles (+2,307)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,265 miles
    Test number
    265343651568
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass101,958 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,958 miles
    Test number
    540002878008
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail101,958 miles (+3,443)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,958 miles
    Test number
    502118770384
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass98,515 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,515 miles
    Test number
    418955855118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteOff side rear shock absorber dust cover loose

  19. Fail98,515 miles (+5,301)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,515 miles
    Test number
    637775355185
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteOff side rear shock absorber dust cover loose

  20. Pass93,214 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    93,214 miles
    Test number
    489621244107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail93,214 miles (+5,892)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,214 miles
    Test number
    698951844134
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass87,322 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    87,322 miles
    Test number
    516801043145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Fail87,322 miles (+6,836)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,322 miles
    Test number
    287081643120
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  24. Pass80,486 miles (+17,398)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,486 miles
    Test number
    266883542123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,088 miles (+17,884)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,088 miles
    Test number
    716969831198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,204 miles (+17,162)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,204 miles
    Test number
    374834840155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,042 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,042 miles
    Test number
    210199749424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,845 miles
    Test number
    542994358146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail25,845 miles (+3,328)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,845 miles
    Test number
    450674758154
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  30. Pass22,517 miles (+3,657)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,517 miles
    Test number
    281662357415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass18,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,860 miles
    Test number
    761422536143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC02 SVE

Does LC02 SVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC02 SVE is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC02 SVE?
The MOT on LC02 SVE is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC02 SVE done?
LC02 SVE was recorded at 132,009 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 5,644 miles a year.
Has LC02 SVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 SVE has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LC02 SVE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jun 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC02 SVE find?
LC02 SVE passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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