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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LS02 JCVMOT history

LS02 JCV is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 111,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2025.

LS02 JCV 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 1 May 2026
Mileage
111,949 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2025
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 JCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2026
Latest MOT test
2 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 JCV was last recorded at 111,949 miles on 2 May 2025, 6,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,821 miles · 26 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
6,128 miles
Average per year
3,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,949 miles
  • 2024 – 105,821 miles
  • 2022 – 99,996 miles
  • 2021 – 95,752 miles
  • 2020 – 92,953 miles
  • 2019 – 89,585 miles
  • 2018 – 87,743 miles
  • 2017 – 85,165 miles
  • 2016 – 82,437 miles
  • 2015 – 81,440 miles
  • 2014 – 79,387 miles
  • 2013 – 76,609 miles
  • 2012 – 74,863 miles
  • 2011 – 73,344 miles
  • 2010 – 71,949 miles
  • 2008 – 64,899 miles
  • 2006 – 57,324 miles
  • 2005 – 50,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,949 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,949 miles (+6,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    111,949 miles
    Test number
    945291007171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass105,821 miles (+44)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    105,821 miles
    Test number
    844036006162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail105,777 miles (+5,781)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,777 miles
    Test number
    667476049007
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth and centre tread low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass99,996 miles (+4,244)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,996 miles
    Test number
    394405792900
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass95,752 miles (+2,799)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,752 miles
    Test number
    692570324811
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass92,953 miles (+3,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,953 miles
    Test number
    636499830440
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass89,585 miles (+1,842)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,585 miles
    Test number
    360185879089
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass87,743 miles (+2,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,743 miles
    Test number
    937059310179
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass85,165 miles (+2,728)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,165 miles
    Test number
    147324869729
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass82,437 miles (+997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,437 miles
    Test number
    998855235365
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass81,440 miles (+2,053)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,440 miles
    Test number
    896975585028
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass79,387 miles (+2,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,387 miles
    Test number
    998088184076
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass76,609 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    76,609 miles
    Test number
    346887583053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,863 miles (+1,519)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,863 miles
    Test number
    135660182059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,344 miles (+1,395)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    73,344 miles
    Test number
    917056071035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass71,949 miles (+7,050)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,949 miles
    Test number
    960814980069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,899 miles (+7,575)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,899 miles
    Test number
    293809318441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,324 miles (+6,926)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    57,324 miles
    Test number
    832857846355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    50,398 miles
    Test number
    840116545310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS02 JCV

Does LS02 JCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS02 JCV expired on 1 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS02 JCV?
The MOT on LS02 JCV expired on 1 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS02 JCV done?
LS02 JCV was recorded at 111,949 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2025, an average of 3,175 miles a year.
Has LS02 JCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 JCV has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LS02 JCV 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 JCV find?
LS02 JCV passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s.

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