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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LL02 ECXMOT history

LL02 ECX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 147,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2023.

LL02 ECX black 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 27 Jul 2024
Mileage
147,628 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL02 ECX
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
31 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL02 ECX was last recorded at 147,628 miles on 26 Jul 2023, 3,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,539 miles · 13 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
3,089 miles
Average per year
6,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 147,628 miles
  • 2022 – 144,539 miles
  • 2021 – 142,485 miles
  • 2020 – 140,401 miles
  • 2019 – 135,335 miles
  • 2018 – 130,042 miles
  • 2017 – 124,755 miles
  • 2016 – 119,194 miles
  • 2015 – 115,412 miles
  • 2014 – 110,461 miles
  • 2013 – 105,873 miles
  • 2012 – 97,367 miles
  • 2011 – 89,317 miles
  • 2010 – 80,385 miles
  • 2009 – 71,520 miles
  • 2008 – 61,414 miles
  • 2007 – 51,172 miles
  • 2006 – 39,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,628 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryDriver's seat base deteriorated

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,628 miles (+3,089)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    147,628 miles
    Test number
    976338784850
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's seat base deteriorated

  2. Pass144,539 miles (+2,054)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    144,539 miles
    Test number
    378009748646
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver seat base deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNear side has damage

  3. Pass142,485 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    142,485 miles
    Test number
    537686403930
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail142,485 miles (+2,084)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,485 miles
    Test number
    384260893632
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    140,401 miles
    Test number
    727145407924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail140,401 miles (+5,066)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,401 miles
    Test number
    434983764530
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass135,335 miles (+5,293)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,335 miles
    Test number
    725917112326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    130,042 miles
    Test number
    154440348108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail130,042 miles (+5,287)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,042 miles
    Test number
    748102831053
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass124,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    124,755 miles
    Test number
    147160464144
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail124,755 miles (+5,561)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,755 miles
    Test number
    505931057520
    • 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass119,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    119,194 miles
    Test number
    994438517367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,194 miles (+3,782)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,194 miles
    Test number
    867089351403
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  14. Pass115,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    115,412 miles
    Test number
    396722815445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail115,412 miles (+4,951)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,412 miles
    Test number
    946190015278
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass110,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    110,461 miles
    Test number
    308742604231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,461 miles (+4,588)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,461 miles
    Test number
    908119394183
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass105,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,873 miles
    Test number
    405198703230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,873 miles (+8,506)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,873 miles
    Test number
    527158003289
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass97,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    97,367 miles
    Test number
    489722302218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Fail97,367 miles (+8,050)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,367 miles
    Test number
    567672902246
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass89,317 miles (+8,932)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    89,317 miles
    Test number
    165103111276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,385 miles (+8,865)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    80,385 miles
    Test number
    641921710272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    71,520 miles
    Test number
    141182419294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail71,520 miles (+10,106)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,520 miles
    Test number
    373151219460
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  26. Pass61,414 miles (+10,242)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    61,414 miles
    Test number
    730483518216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,172 miles (+12,120)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,172 miles
    Test number
    160398707256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,052 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    39,052 miles
    Test number
    340770016442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  29. Fail39,052 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,052 miles
    Test number
    914639206259
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about LL02 ECX

Does LL02 ECX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL02 ECX expired on 27 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL02 ECX?
The MOT on LL02 ECX expired on 27 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL02 ECX done?
LL02 ECX was recorded at 147,628 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2023, an average of 6,389 miles a year.
Has LL02 ECX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL02 ECX has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LL02 ECX 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 LL02 ECX find?
LL02 ECX passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 5 more.

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