
BMW 316
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc
LS02 COTMOT history
LS02 COT is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 15 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,246 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 May 2023
- Mileage
- 152,246 mi
- At MOT on 12 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,916 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS02 COT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 15 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 12 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS02 COT was last recorded at 152,246 miles on 12 May 2022, 953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 151,293 miles · 9 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 953 miles
- Average per year
- 6,916 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 152,246 miles
- 2021 – 144,792 miles
- 2019 – 143,396 miles
- 2018 – 140,419 miles
- 2017 – 129,507 miles
- 2016 – 123,689 miles
- 2015 – 118,951 miles
- 2014 – 112,751 miles
- 2013 – 112,317 miles
- 2012 – 106,771 miles
- 2011 – 96,515 miles
- 2010 – 82,825 miles
- 2009 – 72,970 miles
- 2008 – 57,823 miles
- 2007 – 48,771 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 26 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,246 miles (+953)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2023
- Odometer
- 152,246 miles
- Test number
- 349263193891
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail151,293 miles (+6,501)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,293 miles
- Test number
- 335084807851
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- 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))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass144,792 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 144,792 miles
- Test number
- 548940709976
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail144,792 miles (+1,396)1 repaired11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,792 miles
- Test number
- 152052075399
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass143,396 miles (+57)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 143,396 miles
- Test number
- 932459021230
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail143,339 miles (+2,920)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,339 miles
- Test number
- 967247993053
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,419 miles (+4,616)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 140,419 miles
- Test number
- 879808514064
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,803 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 135,803 miles
- Test number
- 654916425190
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail135,803 miles (+6,296)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,803 miles
- Test number
- 421095901788
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Both back half of mains (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Pass129,507 miles (+5,818)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 129,507 miles
- Test number
- 406999963467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,689 miles (+4,738)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 123,689 miles
- Test number
- 589619424211
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass118,951 miles (+6,200)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 118,951 miles
- Test number
- 366818005010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,751 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 112,751 miles
- Test number
- 515758434051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,738 miles (+421)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,738 miles
- Test number
- 967456034097
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass112,317 miles (+5,546)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 112,317 miles
- Test number
- 398057733038
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass106,771 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 106,771 miles
- Test number
- 135519802190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,771 miles (+10,256)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,771 miles
- Test number
- 307858202139
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass96,515 miles (+13,690)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 96,515 miles
- Test number
- 358598771160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,825 miles (+9,855)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 82,825 miles
- Test number
- 893307120146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,970 miles (+15,147)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2010
- Odometer
- 72,970 miles
- Test number
- 213291429458
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,823 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2009
- Odometer
- 57,823 miles
- Test number
- 251331438491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,823 miles (+9,052)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,823 miles
- Test number
- 914061738199
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass48,771 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2008
- Odometer
- 48,771 miles
- Test number
- 204346247110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS02 COT
- Does LS02 COT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS02 COT expired on 11 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS02 COT?
- The MOT on LS02 COT expired on 11 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS02 COT done?
- LS02 COT was recorded at 152,246 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2022, an average of 6,916 miles a year.
- Has LS02 COT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS02 COT has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS02 COT 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 LS02 COT find?
- LS02 COT passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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