BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc
LE02 TZMMOT history
LE02 TZM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 140,755 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 140,755 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,049 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE02 TZM
- 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 expired on 26 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE02 TZM was last recorded at 140,755 miles on 27 Apr 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Apr 2023: 140,755 miles, lower than 140,756 miles on 31 Mar 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 140,756 miles · 31 Mar 2023
- Average per year
- 5,049 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 140,755 miles
- 2022 – 137,442 miles
- 2021 – 135,670 miles
- 2020 – 133,654 miles
- 2019 – 131,089 miles
- 2016 – 130,840 miles
- 2014 – 126,446 miles
- 2013 – 122,207 miles
- 2012 – 117,674 miles
- 2011 – 109,511 miles
- 2010 – 99,785 miles
- 2009 – 86,933 miles
- 2008 – 80,132 miles
- 2007 – 78,611 miles
- 2006 – 66,958 miles
- 2005 – 50,548 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,755 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front BUMPER MOUNTAIN DAMAGED BUT NOT LIKLEY TO BECOME DETACHED
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear NUMBER PLAYE LIGHT TRIM DAMAGED BUT NOT LIKLEY TO BECOME DETACHED
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
20 tests since 14 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,755 miles (-1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 140,755 miles
- Test number
- 244210270378
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front BUMPER MOUNTAIN DAMAGED BUT NOT LIKLEY TO BECOME DETACHED
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear NUMBER PLAYE LIGHT TRIM DAMAGED BUT NOT LIKLEY TO BECOME DETACHED
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail140,756 miles (+3,314)2 dangerous8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,756 miles
- Test number
- 448058744628
- DangerousFront Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass137,442 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 137,442 miles
- Test number
- 990225736993
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail137,442 miles (+1,772)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,442 miles
- Test number
- 508704595159
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,670 miles (+2,016)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 135,670 miles
- Test number
- 875628004491
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT LEAK POSSIBLE EXPANSION BOTTLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,654 miles (+2,565)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 133,654 miles
- Test number
- 319608371576
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front odd wheel stud fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,089 miles (+249)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 131,089 miles
- Test number
- 252482310977
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside including components
Pass130,840 miles (+4,394)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 130,840 miles
- Test number
- 451200679402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,446 miles (+4,239)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 126,446 miles
- Test number
- 426624084275
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass122,207 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 122,207 miles
- Test number
- 175343083255
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail122,207 miles (+4,533)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,207 miles
- Test number
- 357672983422
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass117,674 miles (+8,163)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 117,674 miles
- Test number
- 309149372219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,511 miles (+9,726)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 109,511 miles
- Test number
- 816299671274
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront discs slightly worn
- NoteRear disc corroded
Pass99,785 miles (+156)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2011
- Odometer
- 99,785 miles
- Test number
- 281484840113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,629 miles (+12,696)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,629 miles
- Test number
- 633819530116
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass86,933 miles (+6,801)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 86,933 miles
- Test number
- 142003259028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,132 miles (+1,521)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 80,132 miles
- Test number
- 350723938046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,611 miles (+11,653)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 78,611 miles
- Test number
- 391373637044
- NoteBrake warning light on
Pass66,958 miles (+16,410)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 66,958 miles
- Test number
- 463220476114
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges and have cuts in sidewalls
- NoteOffside rear tyre getting low
- NoteRear brake discs lipped and inner pads feel low
Pass50,548 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 50,548 miles
- Test number
- 953175365121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE02 TZM
- Does LE02 TZM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE02 TZM expired on 26 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE02 TZM?
- The MOT on LE02 TZM expired on 26 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE02 TZM done?
- LE02 TZM was recorded at 140,755 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2023, an average of 5,049 miles a year.
- Has LE02 TZM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE02 TZM has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LE02 TZM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Apr 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LE02 TZM find?
- LE02 TZM passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2023 with 7 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front bumper mountain damaged but not likley to become detached; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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