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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

LS02 DWNMOT history

LS02 DWN is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 137,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2022.

LS02 DWN silver 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 13 Apr 2023
Mileage
137,997 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 DWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 DWN was last recorded at 137,997 miles on 14 Apr 2022, 2,959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,038 miles · 5 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
2,959 miles
Average per year
6,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 137,997 miles
  • 2020 – 135,038 miles
  • 2019 – 120,439 miles
  • 2018 – 111,685 miles
  • 2016 – 102,833 miles
  • 2015 – 95,021 miles
  • 2014 – 89,186 miles
  • 2013 – 83,975 miles
  • 2012 – 79,090 miles
  • 2011 – 71,468 miles
  • 2010 – 63,184 miles
  • 2009 – 54,930 miles
  • 2008 – 45,954 miles
  • 2007 – 37,490 miles
  • 2006 – 30,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,997 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,997 miles (+2,959)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    137,997 miles
    Test number
    420812435179
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass135,038 miles (+14,599)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,038 miles
    Test number
    704063593236
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass120,439 miles (+8,754)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,439 miles
    Test number
    187369696827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,685 miles
    Test number
    872664206007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail111,685 miles (+11)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,685 miles
    Test number
    977033095465
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  6. Fail111,674 miles (+8,841)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,674 miles
    Test number
    976500515468
    • FailureNearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met 16%
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes going to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass102,833 miles (+7,812)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,833 miles
    Test number
    799191097121
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust system surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside steering rack inner joint

  8. Pass95,021 miles (+5,835)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    95,021 miles
    Test number
    476669825137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass89,186 miles (+159)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,186 miles
    Test number
    309579034121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail89,027 miles (+5,052)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,027 miles
    Test number
    798213534138
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges

  11. Pass83,975 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    83,975 miles
    Test number
    308475433113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,964 miles (+4,874)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,964 miles
    Test number
    987514533113
    • 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)
    • 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)

  13. Pass79,090 miles (+7,622)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,090 miles
    Test number
    857087432147
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  14. Pass71,468 miles (+8,284)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,468 miles
    Test number
    835666731144
    • Note1 out of 4 washers not working
    • NoteDash bulb warning light for n/s/r cluster on, but bulbs ok
    • NoteOffside rear indicator faded
    • NoteRear tyre inner egdes bald

  15. Pass63,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,184 miles
    Test number
    771142830162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,184 miles (+8,254)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,184 miles
    Test number
    214831730128
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass54,930 miles (+8,976)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,930 miles
    Test number
    204236229187
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres wearing on both inner and outer edges
    • NoteSlight vertical lift in both offside and nearside front lower suspension arm ball joints

  18. Pass45,954 miles (+8,464)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,954 miles
    Test number
    933624838136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,490 miles (+7,447)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,490 miles
    Test number
    913347937189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,043 miles
    Test number
    550636936144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS02 DWN

Does LS02 DWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS02 DWN expired on 13 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS02 DWN?
The MOT on LS02 DWN expired on 13 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS02 DWN done?
LS02 DWN was recorded at 137,997 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2022, an average of 6,784 miles a year.
Has LS02 DWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 DWN has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on LS02 DWN 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 DWN find?
LS02 DWN passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 4 more.

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