BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
LS02 DCUMOT history
LS02 DCU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 147,049 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 147,049 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,501 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS02 DCU
- 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
- 22 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS02 DCU was last recorded at 147,049 miles on 12 Jul 2022, 3,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 143,670 miles · 10 Apr 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,379 miles
- Average per year
- 6,501 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 147,049 miles
- 2021 – 143,670 miles
- 2020 – 139,068 miles
- 2019 – 132,257 miles
- 2018 – 121,818 miles
- 2017 – 108,657 miles
- 2016 – 100,378 miles
- 2015 – 94,291 miles
- 2014 – 89,139 miles
- 2013 – 84,061 miles
- 2012 – 79,298 miles
- 2011 – 72,489 miles
- 2010 – 66,792 miles
- 2009 – 60,214 miles
- 2008 – 54,385 miles
- 2007 – 48,423 miles
- 2006 – 41,008 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,049 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,049 miles (+3,379)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 147,049 miles
- Test number
- 857771098037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,670 miles (+4,602)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 143,670 miles
- Test number
- 852429803834
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass139,068 miles (+6,811)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 139,068 miles
- Test number
- 637507901778
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass132,257 miles (+10,439)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 132,257 miles
- Test number
- 863876931696
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass121,818 miles (+13,161)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 121,818 miles
- Test number
- 125387099356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,657 miles (+8,279)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 108,657 miles
- Test number
- 267538145193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,378 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 100,378 miles
- Test number
- 638881165761
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail100,378 miles (+6,087)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,378 miles
- Test number
- 293507308478
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass94,291 miles (+5,152)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 94,291 miles
- Test number
- 777598855045
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass89,139 miles (+5,078)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 89,139 miles
- Test number
- 637618954074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,061 miles (+4,763)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 84,061 miles
- Test number
- 439076053027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,298 miles (+6,809)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 79,298 miles
- Test number
- 965191962088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,489 miles (+5,697)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 72,489 miles
- Test number
- 776293881027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,792 miles (+6,578)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 66,792 miles
- Test number
- 270484180086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,214 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,214 miles
- Test number
- 580218779090
- Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,214 miles (+5,829)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 60,214 miles
- Test number
- 604968379006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,385 miles (+5,962)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 54,385 miles
- Test number
- 910978578073
- 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)
Pass48,423 miles (+7,415)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 48,423 miles
- Test number
- 453251187046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,008 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 41,008 miles
- Test number
- 130129276054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS02 DCU
- Does LS02 DCU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS02 DCU expired on 11 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS02 DCU?
- The MOT on LS02 DCU expired on 11 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS02 DCU done?
- LS02 DCU was recorded at 147,049 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2022, an average of 6,501 miles a year.
- Has LS02 DCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS02 DCU has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2016.
- Has the mileage on LS02 DCU 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 DCU find?
- LS02 DCU passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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