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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LL02 XWCMOT history

LL02 XWC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Aug 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2019 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 151,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2022.

LL02 XWC 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 5 Oct 2019
Mileage
151,096 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2022
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL02 XWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2019
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL02 XWC was last recorded at 151,096 miles on 12 Apr 2022, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jun 2013: 97,676 miles, lower than 97,691 miles on 13 Dec 2011.

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
151,083 miles · 3 Mar 2020
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
5,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 151,096 miles
  • 2020 – 151,083 miles
  • 2018 – 136,542 miles
  • 2016 – 118,024 miles
  • 2015 – 110,116 miles
  • 2014 – 103,741 miles
  • 2013 – 97,676 miles
  • 2011 – 97,691 miles
  • 2009 – 93,069 miles
  • 2008 – 90,103 miles
  • 2007 – 82,706 miles
  • 2006 – 69,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail151,096 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail151,096 miles (+13)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,096 miles
    Test number
    647935137186
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail151,083 miles (+14,541)7 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,083 miles
    Test number
    757909875423
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber cup mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various rear areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc facings slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill protectors fitted preventing inspection

  3. Pass136,542 miles (+163)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    136,542 miles
    Test number
    103788073711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front Tyre worn heavily on both edges

  4. Fail136,379 miles3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,379 miles
    Test number
    322385311901
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front Tyre worn heavily on both edges

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    563784894363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    780512150892
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass118,024 miles (+7,908)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    118,024 miles
    Test number
    717587991987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,116 miles (+6,375)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    110,116 miles
    Test number
    579338205277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,741 miles (+6,065)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,741 miles
    Test number
    237277464170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,676 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,676 miles
    Test number
    397201373160
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass97,676 miles (-15)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    97,676 miles
    Test number
    547751373114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,691 miles (+4,622)1 dangerous8 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,691 miles
    Test number
    389567841362
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteBattery light on
    • NoteEngine misfire
    • NoteN/s/r brake caliper anti rattle clip missing
    • NoteParking brake light on

  13. Pass93,069 miles (+2,966)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    93,069 miles
    Test number
    253722249350
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  14. Pass90,103 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    90,103 miles
    Test number
    443696728360
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail90,101 miles (+7,395)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,101 miles
    Test number
    114135128365
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass82,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    82,706 miles
    Test number
    263271667299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,706 miles (+12,721)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,706 miles
    Test number
    450481067292
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass69,985 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    69,985 miles
    Test number
    534116256232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LL02 XWC

Does LL02 XWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL02 XWC expired on 5 Oct 2019, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL02 XWC?
The MOT on LL02 XWC expired on 5 Oct 2019. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL02 XWC done?
LL02 XWC was recorded at 151,096 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2022, an average of 5,207 miles a year.
Has LL02 XWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL02 XWC has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LL02 XWC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL02 XWC find?
LL02 XWC failed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2022 with 2 dangerous defects and 7 major defects: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; front brake disc significantly and obviously worn, and 6 more.

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