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BMW M3

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

LL02 NVNMOT history

LL02 NVN is a green petrol BMW M3 first used on 16 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 175,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

LL02 NVN green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
175,919 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL02 NVN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL02 NVN was last recorded at 175,919 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,918 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,919 miles
  • 2025 – 171,356 miles
  • 2024 – 166,263 miles
  • 2023 – 160,361 miles
  • 2022 – 156,189 miles
  • 2021 – 148,686 miles
  • 2020 – 146,063 miles
  • 2019 – 142,556 miles
  • 2018 – 139,961 miles
  • 2017 – 137,046 miles
  • 2016 – 127,381 miles
  • 2015 – 119,589 miles
  • 2014 – 109,814 miles
  • 2009 – 96,996 miles
  • 2008 – 89,869 miles
  • 2007 – 84,218 miles
  • 2006 – 62,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,919 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside outer sill Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reducedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside outer sill Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reducedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Both sills corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both step sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • O/s handbrake lazy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,919 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    175,919 miles
    Test number
    211872083668
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

  2. Fail175,918 miles (+4,562)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,918 miles
    Test number
    895581317142
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

  3. Pass171,356 miles (+5,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    171,356 miles
    Test number
    697293795283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass166,263 miles (+5,902)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    166,263 miles
    Test number
    864264926993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass160,361 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,361 miles
    Test number
    302526058887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth step sills corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake lazy

  6. Fail160,360 miles (+4,171)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,360 miles
    Test number
    497650834594
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth step sills corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake lazy

  7. Pass156,189 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    156,189 miles
    Test number
    153439304767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leaking from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding, fuel tank and suspension components block complete inspection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays prevent complete under vehicle inspection

  8. Fail156,189 miles (+7,503)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,189 miles
    Test number
    253179926765
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leaking from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding, fuel tank and suspension components block complete inspection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays prevent complete under vehicle inspection

  9. Pass148,686 miles (+2,623)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    148,686 miles
    Test number
    109078996322
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded

  10. Pass146,063 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    146,063 miles
    Test number
    959742442734
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded

  11. Fail146,063 miles (+3,507)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,063 miles
    Test number
    448280448998
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded

  12. Pass142,556 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    142,556 miles
    Test number
    866885286922
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryO/s sill corroded

  13. Fail142,556 miles (+2,595)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,556 miles
    Test number
    525464583329
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryO/s sill corroded

  14. Pass139,961 miles (+2,915)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    139,961 miles
    Test number
    743495458009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s outer sill corroded

  15. Pass137,046 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    137,046 miles
    Test number
    323202293172
    • AdvisoryDiff leaking oil
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  16. Fail137,046 miles (+9,665)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,046 miles
    Test number
    722003978954
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryDiff leaking oil
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  17. Pass127,381 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    127,381 miles
    Test number
    918245953932
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are getting low of tread
    • AdvisoryDiff has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  18. Fail127,381 miles (+7,792)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,381 miles
    Test number
    946222743292
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are getting low of tread
    • AdvisoryDiff has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  19. Pass119,589 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    119,589 miles
    Test number
    197200695067
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low of tread
    • NoteRear top mounts perished

  20. Fail119,589 miles (+9,775)1 failure7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,589 miles
    Test number
    475779085002
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low of tread
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty
    • NoteRear top mounts perished

  21. Pass109,814 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    109,814 miles
    Test number
    299573774058
    • NoteBoth front and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls damaged
    • NoteRear exhaust box clamps broken

  22. Fail109,814 miles (+12,818)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,814 miles
    Test number
    587623474068
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls damaged
    • NoteRear exhaust box clamps broken

  23. Pass96,996 miles (+7,127)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    96,996 miles
    Test number
    670828009277
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass89,869 miles (+5,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    89,869 miles
    Test number
    560446258226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass84,218 miles (+21,497)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    84,218 miles
    Test number
    643021027382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,721 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    62,721 miles
    Test number
    811840976257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on outer edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low

Questions about LL02 NVN

Does LL02 NVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL02 NVN is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL02 NVN?
The MOT on LL02 NVN is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL02 NVN done?
LL02 NVN was recorded at 175,919 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 5,815 miles a year.
Has LL02 NVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL02 NVN has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LL02 NVN 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 NVN find?
LL02 NVN passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside outer sill corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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