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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LS02 DPXMOT history

LS02 DPX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 219,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2022.

LS02 DPX black 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 9 Feb 2023
Mileage
219,380 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
10,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 DPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 DPX was last recorded at 219,380 miles on 10 Feb 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,380 miles · 4 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 219,380 miles
  • 2021 – 212,962 miles
  • 2020 – 204,055 miles
  • 2019 – 197,892 miles
  • 2018 – 192,388 miles
  • 2017 – 185,911 miles
  • 2016 – 175,429 miles
  • 2015 – 163,014 miles
  • 2014 – 154,001 miles
  • 2013 – 146,477 miles
  • 2012 – 140,266 miles
  • 2011 – 128,361 miles
  • 2010 – 113,626 miles
  • 2009 – 102,263 miles
  • 2008 – 88,686 miles
  • 2007 – 71,285 miles
  • 2006 – 55,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,380 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    219,380 miles
    Test number
    210876644688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail219,380 miles (+6,418)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,380 miles
    Test number
    148534967230
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass212,962 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    212,962 miles
    Test number
    734380147625
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail212,958 miles (+8,903)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,958 miles
    Test number
    569783997711
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass204,055 miles (+6,163)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    204,055 miles
    Test number
    533614418698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass197,892 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    197,892 miles
    Test number
    623309210471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail197,890 miles (+5,502)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,890 miles
    Test number
    968820251649
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass192,388 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    192,388 miles
    Test number
    242126234215
    • 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)

  9. Fail192,386 miles (+6,475)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,386 miles
    Test number
    993186777069
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  10. Pass185,911 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    185,911 miles
    Test number
    408793678152
    • AdvisoryEngine management light staying on

  11. Fail185,909 miles (+10,480)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,909 miles
    Test number
    562308975968
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light staying on

  12. Pass175,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    175,429 miles
    Test number
    247731522546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail175,429 miles (+12,415)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,429 miles
    Test number
    860487934443
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass163,014 miles8 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    163,014 miles
    Test number
    536336875040
    • NoteBoth front seat belts slow to react.
    • NoteEML light on at time of test.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteLimited access to front brake pads.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion on OSF brake pipe and Middle to NSR brake pipe.
    • NoteUnder vehicle corrosion present.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail163,014 miles (+9,013)5 failures2 repaired8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,014 miles
    Test number
    109996175429
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front seat belts slow to react.
    • NoteEML light on at time of test.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteLimited access to front brake pads.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion on OSF brake pipe and Middle to NSR brake pipe.
    • NoteUnder vehicle corrosion present.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass154,001 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    154,001 miles
    Test number
    855583984054
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer deteriorating
    • NoteNearside and offside front seat belts - slow to retract
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail154,001 miles (+7,524)5 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,001 miles
    Test number
    608063384084
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer deteriorating
    • NoteNearside and offside front seat belts - slow to retract
    • NoteNearside rear service brake recorder lower effort compared to offside rear service brake
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass146,477 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    146,477 miles
    Test number
    857558173052
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer - deteriorating
    • NoteNearside and offside front seat belts - slow to retract
    • NoteNearside front tyre splitting

  19. Fail146,447 miles (+6,181)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,447 miles
    Test number
    358998373036
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer - deteriorating
    • NoteNearside and offside front seat belts - slow to retract
    • NoteNearside front tyre splitting

  20. Pass140,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    140,266 miles
    Test number
    169640782427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail140,266 miles (+11,905)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,266 miles
    Test number
    679250782077
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass128,361 miles (+14,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    128,361 miles
    Test number
    766045591003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass113,626 miles (+11,363)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    113,626 miles
    Test number
    750741790044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass102,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    102,263 miles
    Test number
    141888579016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail102,263 miles (+13,577)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,263 miles
    Test number
    410538479043
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Pass88,686 miles (+17,401)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    88,686 miles
    Test number
    593186088062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass71,285 miles (+15,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    71,285 miles
    Test number
    254228177019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass55,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    55,989 miles
    Test number
    113681886491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS02 DPX

Does LS02 DPX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS02 DPX expired on 9 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS02 DPX?
The MOT on LS02 DPX expired on 9 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS02 DPX done?
LS02 DPX was recorded at 219,380 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2022, an average of 10,282 miles a year.
Has LS02 DPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 DPX has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LS02 DPX 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 DPX find?
LS02 DPX passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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