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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LL02 NKAMOT history

LL02 NKA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 112,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2024.

LL02 NKA silver 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 8 Feb 2025
Mileage
112,304 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL02 NKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL02 NKA was last recorded at 112,304 miles on 26 Jan 2024, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Feb 2022: 84,461 miles, lower than 84,469 miles on 31 Jan 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,268 miles · 20 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
5,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 112,304 miles
  • 2023 – 97,855 miles
  • 2022 – 84,461 miles
  • 2021 – 81,182 miles
  • 2019 – 73,919 miles
  • 2018 – 72,959 miles
  • 2017 – 71,911 miles
  • 2016 – 70,547 miles
  • 2015 – 67,430 miles
  • 2014 – 63,058 miles
  • 2013 – 59,598 miles
  • 2012 – 55,282 miles
  • 2011 – 50,951 miles
  • 2010 – 49,032 miles
  • 2009 – 46,377 miles
  • 2008 – 39,714 miles
  • 2007 – 32,606 miles
  • 2006 – 23,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,304 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.

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,304 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,304 miles
    Test number
    652614334462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail112,268 miles (+14,413)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,268 miles
    Test number
    424899232999
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers insecurely attached both top shock nuts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led Bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass97,855 miles (+320)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    97,855 miles
    Test number
    235701378358
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail97,535 miles (+13,074)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,535 miles
    Test number
    548438892449
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass84,461 miles (-8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,461 miles
    Test number
    168090250427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,469 miles (+3,287)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,469 miles
    Test number
    753645979113
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass81,182 miles (+7,263)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    81,182 miles
    Test number
    264221084025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,919 miles
    Test number
    269950762222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,919 miles (+960)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,919 miles
    Test number
    716831306869
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass72,959 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    72,959 miles
    Test number
    144573991078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,911 miles (+1,364)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    71,911 miles
    Test number
    779555322586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,547 miles (+3,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,547 miles
    Test number
    183325764098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  13. Pass67,430 miles (+70)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,430 miles
    Test number
    581927758400
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
  14. Fail67,360 miles (+4,302)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,360 miles
    Test number
    982877910485
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
  15. Pass63,058 miles (+3,460)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,058 miles
    Test number
    137336124352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass59,598 miles (+4,316)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    59,598 miles
    Test number
    178457723363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,282 miles (+4,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,282 miles
    Test number
    225910952302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass50,951 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    50,951 miles
    Test number
    397071051359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,857 miles (+1,825)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,857 miles
    Test number
    506484641316
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  20. Pass49,032 miles (+2,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,032 miles
    Test number
    423547640432
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass46,377 miles (+6,663)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,377 miles
    Test number
    132634239393
    • NoteFront reg plate deteriating
    • NoteRear indicators slightly discoloured
  22. Pass39,714 miles (+7,108)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,714 miles
    Test number
    260136128377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,606 miles (+9,429)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,606 miles
    Test number
    352098447204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,177 miles
    Test number
    750323626228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL02 NKA

Does LL02 NKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL02 NKA expired on 8 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL02 NKA?
The MOT on LL02 NKA expired on 8 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL02 NKA done?
LL02 NKA was recorded at 112,304 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2024, an average of 5,105 miles a year.
Has LL02 NKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL02 NKA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LL02 NKA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL02 NKA find?
LL02 NKA passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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