BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
LO02 ZHCMOT history
LO02 ZHC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,089 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 122,089 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,072 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO02 ZHC
- 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
- 7 Aug 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LO02 ZHC was last recorded at 122,089 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 1,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 120,125 miles · 31 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,964 miles
- Average per year
- 4,072 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,089 miles
- 2025 – 120,125 miles
- 2023 – 118,339 miles
- 2022 – 113,468 miles
- 2021 – 110,829 miles
- 2019 – 109,562 miles
- 2016 – 107,111 miles
- 2015 – 101,081 miles
- 2014 – 88,604 miles
- 2013 – 77,121 miles
- 2012 – 67,669 miles
- 2011 – 62,670 miles
- 2010 – 61,229 miles
- 2009 – 59,602 miles
- 2008 – 55,556 miles
- 2007 – 52,713 miles
- 2006 – 41,142 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,089 miles
- 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))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
20 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,089 miles (+1,964)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 122,089 miles
- Test number
- 705052256819
- 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))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
Pass120,125 miles (+1,786)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2026
- Odometer
- 120,125 miles
- Test number
- 956544318221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,339 miles (+4,871)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 118,339 miles
- Test number
- 433752653521
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass113,468 miles (+2,639)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 113,468 miles
- Test number
- 880213563152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,829 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 110,829 miles
- Test number
- 882238679258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,790 miles (+1,228)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,790 miles
- Test number
- 223325896228
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBroken air pipe
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper fitting
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing not tested
Pass109,562 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 109,562 miles
- Test number
- 260448701884
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySkirts fitted to outer sills
Fail109,562 miles (+2,451)1 dangerous8 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,562 miles
- Test number
- 851683291971
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySkirts fitted to outer sills
Pass107,111 miles (+6,030)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 107,111 miles
- Test number
- 330721867425
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass101,081 miles7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 101,081 miles
- Test number
- 747441875043
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn/bold on inner edges
- NoteBoth rear tyre pressures look low
Fail101,081 miles (+12,477)3 failures7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,081 miles
- Test number
- 339484065037
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn/bold on inner edges
- NoteBoth rear tyre pressures look low
Pass88,604 miles (+11,483)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 88,604 miles
- Test number
- 857866384007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,121 miles (+9,452)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 77,121 miles
- Test number
- 406811773049
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass67,669 miles (+4,999)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 67,669 miles
- Test number
- 598945352011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,670 miles (+1,441)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 62,670 miles
- Test number
- 137596471001
- NoteSlight wear on both front tyres on inner edges.
Pass61,229 miles (+1,627)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 61,229 miles
- Test number
- 950435420033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,602 miles (+4,046)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 59,602 miles
- Test number
- 820925639093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,556 miles (+2,843)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 55,556 miles
- Test number
- 252837138023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,713 miles (+11,571)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 52,713 miles
- Test number
- 191849727237
- NoteCut to offside front tyre
- NoteSlight play in both front lower arm end bush
Pass41,142 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 41,142 miles
- Test number
- 612731536271
- NoteFront tyres worn on edges close to legal limit
- NoteSlight wear on front discs
Questions about LO02 ZHC
- Does LO02 ZHC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO02 ZHC is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LO02 ZHC?
- The MOT on LO02 ZHC is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LO02 ZHC done?
- LO02 ZHC was recorded at 122,089 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 4,072 miles a year.
- Has LO02 ZHC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO02 ZHC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on LO02 ZHC 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 LO02 ZHC find?
- LO02 ZHC passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; handbrake travel.
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