BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
LC02 XOWMOT history
LC02 XOW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 151,512 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 151,512 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,261 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC02 XOW
- 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
- 31 May 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC02 XOW was last recorded at 151,512 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 3,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 147,921 miles · 7 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,591 miles
- Average per year
- 6,261 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,512 miles
- 2025 – 147,921 miles
- 2024 – 142,931 miles
- 2023 – 137,499 miles
- 2022 – 130,996 miles
- 2021 – 120,869 miles
- 2020 – 111,172 miles
- 2019 – 92,603 miles
- 2018 – 91,539 miles
- 2017 – 86,045 miles
- 2016 – 80,693 miles
- 2015 – 77,831 miles
- 2014 – 70,772 miles
- 2013 – 65,072 miles
- 2012 – 58,607 miles
- 2011 – 48,330 miles
- 2010 – 41,471 miles
- 2009 – 35,476 miles
- 2008 – 31,975 miles
- 2006 – 25,873 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,512 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In clip behind fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,512 miles (+3,591)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 151,512 miles
- Test number
- 726718846041
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In clip behind fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass147,921 miles (+4,990)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 147,921 miles
- Test number
- 548856028013
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in clip behind fuel pump (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass142,931 miles (+5,432)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 142,931 miles
- Test number
- 208509659598
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,499 miles (+6,503)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 137,499 miles
- Test number
- 507295311272
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass130,996 miles (+10,127)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 130,996 miles
- Test number
- 533563151220
- 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))
Pass120,869 miles (+9,697)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 120,869 miles
- Test number
- 918474297766
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass111,172 miles (+18,569)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 111,172 miles
- Test number
- 972978097242
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass92,603 miles (+1,064)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 92,603 miles
- Test number
- 578042969455
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass91,539 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2019
- Odometer
- 91,539 miles
- Test number
- 877589382812
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail91,539 miles (+5,494)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,539 miles
- Test number
- 803929047518
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass86,045 miles (+5,352)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2018
- Odometer
- 86,045 miles
- Test number
- 757701720042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass80,693 miles (+2,862)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2017
- Odometer
- 80,693 miles
- Test number
- 116954660086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,831 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 77,831 miles
- Test number
- 501084415499
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement *2 rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail77,831 miles (+7,059)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,831 miles
- Test number
- 176065749593
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement *2 rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass70,772 miles (+5,700)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 70,772 miles
- Test number
- 308715244365
- NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge!
Pass65,072 miles (+6,465)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 65,072 miles
- Test number
- 468057053389
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteBoth front Tyres is worn on the edges
Pass58,607 miles (+10,277)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 58,607 miles
- Test number
- 376408252377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,330 miles (+6,859)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 48,330 miles
- Test number
- 896859221039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,471 miles (+5,995)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 41,471 miles
- Test number
- 301446550040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,476 miles (+3,501)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 35,476 miles
- Test number
- 394730719030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,975 miles (+6,102)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 31,975 miles
- Test number
- 201819918078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,873 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 25,873 miles
- Test number
- 131041346025
- 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)
Questions about LC02 XOW
- Does LC02 XOW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC02 XOW is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC02 XOW?
- The MOT on LC02 XOW is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC02 XOW done?
- LC02 XOW was recorded at 151,512 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 6,261 miles a year.
- Has LC02 XOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC02 XOW has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2018.
- Has the mileage on LC02 XOW 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 XOW find?
- LC02 XOW passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clip behind fuel filter; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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