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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LE02 SOUMOT history

LE02 SOU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Aug 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 142,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2022.

LE02 SOU blue 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 11 Sept 2023
Mileage
142,043 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE02 SOU
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
2 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE02 SOU was last recorded at 142,043 miles on 12 Sept 2022, 5,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,624 miles · 2 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
5,419 miles
Average per year
6,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,043 miles
  • 2021 – 136,624 miles
  • 2019 – 133,325 miles
  • 2018 – 128,413 miles
  • 2017 – 127,048 miles
  • 2016 – 122,556 miles
  • 2015 – 116,938 miles
  • 2014 – 115,020 miles
  • 2013 – 101,044 miles
  • 2011 – 81,730 miles
  • 2010 – 79,554 miles
  • 2009 – 73,741 miles
  • 2008 – 66,693 miles
  • 2007 – 59,489 miles
  • 2006 – 44,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,043 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/35/19/91W BUDGET EXTRA LOAD (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front JACKING BLOCK MISSING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER MISSING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,043 miles (+5,419)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    142,043 miles
    Test number
    197636802631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,624 miles (+3,299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    136,624 miles
    Test number
    435401894633
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,325 miles (+4,912)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,325 miles
    Test number
    406615192499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,413 miles (+1,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    128,413 miles
    Test number
    418961958056
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass127,048 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    127,048 miles
    Test number
    228320271746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,931 miles (+4,375)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,931 miles
    Test number
    309260573610
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Pass122,556 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    122,556 miles
    Test number
    409052350994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/35/19/91W BUDGET EXTRA LOAD (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front JACKING BLOCK MISSING
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear SHOCKER COVER MISSING
    • AdvisoryTYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON

  8. Fail122,535 miles (+5,597)10 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,535 miles
    Test number
    163769571830
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed HEADLAMP (1.9.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed HEADLAMP (1.9.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/35/19/91W BUDGET EXTRA LOAD (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front JACKING BLOCK MISSING
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear SHOCKER COVER MISSING
    • AdvisoryTYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON

  9. Pass116,938 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    116,938 miles
    Test number
    465777815044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,020 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,020 miles
    Test number
    399443414050
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  11. Pass115,020 miles (+13,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    115,020 miles
    Test number
    525243614075
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  12. Pass101,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    101,044 miles
    Test number
    106602233430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,044 miles (+19,314)15 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,044 miles
    Test number
    219171033036
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass81,730 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    81,730 miles
    Test number
    976908751255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,690 miles (+2,136)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,690 miles
    Test number
    209920351216
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass79,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    79,554 miles
    Test number
    483281820297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,554 miles (+5,813)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,554 miles
    Test number
    212801720221
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass73,741 miles (+7,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    73,741 miles
    Test number
    532235119249
    • 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)

  19. Pass66,693 miles (+7,204)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    66,693 miles
    Test number
    853434618228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,489 miles (+15,312)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    59,489 miles
    Test number
    621946717245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    44,177 miles
    Test number
    780725516256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE02 SOU

Does LE02 SOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE02 SOU expired on 11 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE02 SOU?
The MOT on LE02 SOU expired on 11 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE02 SOU done?
LE02 SOU was recorded at 142,043 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2022, an average of 6,075 miles a year.
Has LE02 SOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE02 SOU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on LE02 SOU 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 LE02 SOU find?
LE02 SOU passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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