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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LL02 FWBMOT history

LL02 FWB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2024.

LL02 FWB 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 12 Jul 2023
Mileage
95,407 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL02 FWB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL02 FWB was last recorded at 95,407 miles on 11 Dec 2024, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,292 miles · 13 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
115 miles
Average per year
3,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,407 miles
  • 2022 – 95,292 miles
  • 2020 – 95,274 miles
  • 2019 – 95,072 miles
  • 2018 – 94,889 miles
  • 2017 – 91,070 miles
  • 2016 – 88,801 miles
  • 2015 – 86,257 miles
  • 2014 – 81,360 miles
  • 2013 – 77,109 miles
  • 2012 – 72,756 miles
  • 2011 – 68,596 miles
  • 2010 – 63,857 miles
  • 2009 – 55,733 miles
  • 2008 – 44,262 miles
  • 2007 – 39,686 miles
  • 2006 – 30,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail95,407 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front grill insecure

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Fuel cap/sealing device missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front tyres sidewalls cracking/perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Osr lower arm bent

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail95,407 miles (+115)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,407 miles
    Test number
    125343891510
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass95,292 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,292 miles
    Test number
    640200224527
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front grill insecure
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail95,292 miles (+18)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,292 miles
    Test number
    761680253466
    • DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both fronts heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front grill insecure
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass95,274 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,274 miles
    Test number
    825431313815
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front grill insecure
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail95,274 miles (+202)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,274 miles
    Test number
    214205434869
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front grill insecure
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass95,072 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,072 miles
    Test number
    996733610530
    • AdvisoryFront tyres sidewalls cracking/perished

  7. Fail95,071 miles (+182)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,071 miles
    Test number
    705419189286
    • MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBattery output low
    • AdvisoryFront tyres sidewalls cracking/perished

  8. Pass94,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,889 miles
    Test number
    139476601065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,889 miles (+3,819)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,889 miles
    Test number
    214147156999
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass91,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    91,070 miles
    Test number
    712499498568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,070 miles (+2,269)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,070 miles
    Test number
    325454616554
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass88,801 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,801 miles
    Test number
    825450564632
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOsr lower arm bent

  13. Fail88,792 miles (+2,535)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,792 miles
    Test number
    186203663182
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint wishbone (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSide repeater not working both (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOsr lower arm bent

  14. Pass86,257 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    86,257 miles
    Test number
    136101665063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,205 miles (+4,845)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,205 miles
    Test number
    999326055086
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass81,360 miles (+4,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,360 miles
    Test number
    788527854088
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass77,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,109 miles
    Test number
    506704983088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,109 miles (+4,353)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,109 miles
    Test number
    249284883071
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

  19. Pass72,756 miles (+4,160)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,756 miles
    Test number
    569617682086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,596 miles (+4,739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,596 miles
    Test number
    946128291091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass63,857 miles (+8,124)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,857 miles
    Test number
    961260690029
    • NoteSlight play to both front wishbones bushes

  22. Pass55,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,733 miles
    Test number
    254768019437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,733 miles (+11,471)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,733 miles
    Test number
    832908119162
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass44,262 miles (+4,576)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,262 miles
    Test number
    233072508154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,686 miles (+9,532)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,686 miles
    Test number
    164178787144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,154 miles
    Test number
    274918486166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL02 FWB

Does LL02 FWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL02 FWB expired on 12 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL02 FWB?
The MOT on LL02 FWB expired on 12 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL02 FWB done?
LL02 FWB was recorded at 95,407 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2024, an average of 3,540 miles a year.
Has LL02 FWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL02 FWB has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LL02 FWB 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 FWB find?
LL02 FWB failed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2024 with 5 major defects and 4 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; offside front obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view; offside front position lamp not working, and 6 more.

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