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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LL02 SHZMOT history

LL02 SHZ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 148,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LL02 SHZ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
148,818 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL02 SHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL02 SHZ was last recorded at 148,818 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 2,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,246 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,572 miles
Average per year
5,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,818 miles
  • 2024 – 146,246 miles
  • 2023 – 143,985 miles
  • 2022 – 140,026 miles
  • 2021 – 135,349 miles
  • 2020 – 128,665 miles
  • 2019 – 116,800 miles
  • 2018 – 103,204 miles
  • 2017 – 99,216 miles
  • 2016 – 92,794 miles
  • 2015 – 89,107 miles
  • 2014 – 86,927 miles
  • 2013 – 83,624 miles
  • 2012 – 79,381 miles
  • 2011 – 73,536 miles
  • 2010 – 70,459 miles
  • 2009 – 66,560 miles
  • 2008 – 59,916 miles
  • 2007 – 51,204 miles
  • 2006 – 42,220 miles
  • 2005 – 32,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Child seat fitted centre rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    513908597704
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  2. Pass148,818 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    148,818 miles
    Test number
    265423010302
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Fail148,818 miles (+2,572)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,818 miles
    Test number
    207934955871
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass146,246 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    146,246 miles
    Test number
    926942345651
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Fail146,246 miles (+2,261)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,246 miles
    Test number
    405841400185
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Pass143,985 miles (+3,959)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    143,985 miles
    Test number
    634410368764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass140,026 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    140,026 miles
    Test number
    158852482124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edgr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail140,026 miles (+4,677)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,026 miles
    Test number
    531952318661
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edgr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass135,349 miles (+6,684)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    135,349 miles
    Test number
    504263988456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,665 miles (+11,865)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,665 miles
    Test number
    384173328164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,800 miles (+13,596)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,800 miles
    Test number
    498980348814
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass103,204 miles (+3,988)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    103,204 miles
    Test number
    140686292574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,216 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    99,216 miles
    Test number
    901829517732
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted centre rear
  14. Fail99,212 miles (+6,418)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,212 miles
    Test number
    594945090230
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted centre rear
  15. Pass92,794 miles (+3,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,794 miles
    Test number
    259532584506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  16. Pass89,107 miles (+2,180)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,107 miles
    Test number
    657386815261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads split/perished
  17. Pass86,927 miles (+3,303)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    86,927 miles
    Test number
    675693714200
    • NoteChild seat fitted offside rear
  18. Pass83,624 miles (+4,243)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    83,624 miles
    Test number
    755415013263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted offside rear
  19. Pass79,381 miles (+5,845)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,381 miles
    Test number
    157377512215
    • NoteChild seat fitted offside rear
  20. Pass73,536 miles (+3,077)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    73,536 miles
    Test number
    808771711273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,459 miles (+3,899)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,459 miles
    Test number
    822916720205
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs surface rust present
    • NotePas belt starting too crack
    • NoteRear number plate starting too fade
  22. Pass66,560 miles (+6,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,560 miles
    Test number
    513124439266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass59,916 miles (+8,712)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,916 miles
    Test number
    480774938239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,204 miles (+8,984)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    51,204 miles
    Test number
    282585137269
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  25. Pass42,220 miles (+9,413)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    42,220 miles
    Test number
    304898036263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,807 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    32,807 miles
    Test number
    634965615205
    • NoteRear tyre has screw imbedded in centre treds o/s

Questions about LL02 SHZ

Does LL02 SHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL02 SHZ is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL02 SHZ?
The MOT on LL02 SHZ is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL02 SHZ done?
LL02 SHZ was recorded at 148,818 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 5,753 miles a year.
Has LL02 SHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL02 SHZ has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL02 SHZ 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 SHZ find?
LL02 SHZ passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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