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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LS02 FCMMOT history

LS02 FCM is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 16 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 203,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2022.

LS02 FCM blue 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 24 Jan 2023
Mileage
203,453 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 FCM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 FCM was last recorded at 203,453 miles on 21 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,453 miles · 20 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 203,453 miles
  • 2021 – 191,979 miles
  • 2019 – 180,590 miles
  • 2018 – 174,169 miles
  • 2017 – 165,371 miles
  • 2016 – 160,210 miles
  • 2015 – 156,926 miles
  • 2014 – 152,160 miles
  • 2013 – 146,513 miles
  • 2012 – 140,599 miles
  • 2011 – 128,424 miles
  • 2010 – 117,567 miles
  • 2009 – 103,388 miles
  • 2008 – 88,860 miles
  • 2007 – 74,209 miles
  • 2006 – 67,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,453 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,453 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    203,453 miles
    Test number
    147020700649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail203,453 miles (+11,474)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,453 miles
    Test number
    965103412744
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass191,979 miles (+11,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    191,979 miles
    Test number
    535301050259
    • 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))

  4. Pass180,590 miles (+6,421)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    180,590 miles
    Test number
    614359287304
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass174,169 miles (+8,798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    174,169 miles
    Test number
    577073479371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass165,371 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    165,371 miles
    Test number
    355550641770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail165,371 miles (+5,161)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,371 miles
    Test number
    980019509078
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass160,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    160,210 miles
    Test number
    319983321827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail160,210 miles (+3,284)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,210 miles
    Test number
    568408619791
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  10. Pass156,926 miles (+4,766)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    156,926 miles
    Test number
    986198641761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail152,160 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,160 miles
    Test number
    365466444453
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass152,160 miles (+5,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    152,160 miles
    Test number
    915646744242
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass146,513 miles (+19)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    146,513 miles
    Test number
    349707643283
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail146,494 miles (+5,895)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,494 miles
    Test number
    649875243266
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass140,599 miles (+12,175)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    140,599 miles
    Test number
    786528242242
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inside edge

  16. Pass128,424 miles (+10,857)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    128,424 miles
    Test number
    789423741205
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass117,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    117,567 miles
    Test number
    743938790194
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail117,567 miles (+14,179)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,567 miles
    Test number
    681497790199
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass103,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    103,388 miles
    Test number
    201993819116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail103,388 miles (+14,528)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,388 miles
    Test number
    114623519196
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass88,860 miles (+14,651)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    88,860 miles
    Test number
    224248408114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,209 miles (+6,340)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    74,209 miles
    Test number
    530667567072
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear parking brake does not perform to original design specification.
    • NoteUnconventional engine air flow meter electrics noted.

  23. Pass67,869 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    67,869 miles
    Test number
    151219786095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,858 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,858 miles
    Test number
    111078186052
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS02 FCM

Does LS02 FCM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS02 FCM expired on 24 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS02 FCM?
The MOT on LS02 FCM expired on 24 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS02 FCM done?
LS02 FCM was recorded at 203,453 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2022, an average of 8,573 miles a year.
Has LS02 FCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 FCM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS02 FCM 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 FCM find?
LS02 FCM passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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