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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LS02 FFEMOT history

LS02 FFE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2024.

LS02 FFE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2025
Mileage
134,814 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 FFE
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
7 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 FFE was last recorded at 134,814 miles on 16 Jul 2024, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,729 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
4,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,814 miles
  • 2023 – 132,061 miles
  • 2022 – 125,978 miles
  • 2021 – 121,509 miles
  • 2020 – 115,780 miles
  • 2019 – 114,904 miles
  • 2018 – 112,593 miles
  • 2017 – 112,582 miles
  • 2016 – 110,868 miles
  • 2015 – 102,570 miles
  • 2014 – 97,730 miles
  • 2013 – 96,184 miles
  • 2012 – 91,613 miles
  • 2011 – 83,319 miles
  • 2010 – 75,133 miles
  • 2009 – 63,767 miles
  • 2008 – 61,508 miles
  • 2007 – 57,555 miles
  • 2006 – 52,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,814 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Arches modifiedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,814 miles (+85)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,814 miles
    Test number
    404280722810
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Arches modified

  2. Fail134,729 miles (+2,668)2 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,729 miles
    Test number
    228263686164
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSide repeater missing Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Arches modified

  3. Pass132,061 miles (+6,083)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,061 miles
    Test number
    695843325713
    • AdvisoryFront Brake repair covered in underseal both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  4. Pass125,978 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    125,978 miles
    Test number
    725069882634
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail125,978 miles (+4,469)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,978 miles
    Test number
    282498113770
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,509 miles (+5,729)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2022
    Odometer
    121,509 miles
    Test number
    666229663303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass115,780 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2021
    Odometer
    115,780 miles
    Test number
    834514680797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,904 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,904 miles
    Test number
    428830266999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,593 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    112,593 miles
    Test number
    203515239035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail112,582 miles (+1,714)6 failures3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,582 miles
    Test number
    431699789426
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing lose (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Pass110,868 miles (+8,298)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    110,868 miles
    Test number
    735739259196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,570 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    102,570 miles
    Test number
    645458325057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Fail102,562 miles (+4,832)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,562 miles
    Test number
    708452325004
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/s front tyre outer edge cracking

  14. Pass97,730 miles (+1,546)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    97,730 miles
    Test number
    335161234053
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  15. Pass96,184 miles (+4,571)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    96,184 miles
    Test number
    335739023195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,613 miles (+8,294)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    91,613 miles
    Test number
    147443922149
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteWater in o/s rear light unit

  17. Pass83,319 miles (+8,186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    83,319 miles
    Test number
    817889121135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  18. Pass75,133 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,133 miles
    Test number
    980680930186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail75,132 miles (+11,365)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,132 miles
    Test number
    224580530450
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass63,767 miles (+2,259)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,767 miles
    Test number
    950421339138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,508 miles (+3,953)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    61,508 miles
    Test number
    301258808346
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge. different speed ratings on front tyres. bonnet safety latch slightly stiff.

  22. Pass57,555 miles (+4,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    57,555 miles
    Test number
    574740317303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass52,874 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,874 miles
    Test number
    473277096230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,754 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,754 miles
    Test number
    473792596215
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS02 FFE

Does LS02 FFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS02 FFE expired on 15 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS02 FFE?
The MOT on LS02 FFE expired on 15 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS02 FFE done?
LS02 FFE was recorded at 134,814 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2024, an average of 4,625 miles a year.
Has LS02 FFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 FFE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LS02 FFE 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 FFE find?
LS02 FFE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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