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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LT02 FWMMOT history

LT02 FWM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2021.

LT02 FWM 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 3 Nov 2022
Mileage
111,743 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT02 FWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT02 FWM was last recorded at 111,743 miles on 4 Nov 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,743 miles · 31 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 111,743 miles
  • 2020 – 104,535 miles
  • 2019 – 100,871 miles
  • 2017 – 90,777 miles
  • 2016 – 89,227 miles
  • 2014 – 86,165 miles
  • 2013 – 78,666 miles
  • 2011 – 71,540 miles
  • 2010 – 67,077 miles
  • 2009 – 58,252 miles
  • 2008 – 45,981 miles
  • 2007 – 38,900 miles
  • 2006 – 33,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,743 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,743 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,743 miles
    Test number
    630596972397
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Fail111,743 miles (+7,208)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,743 miles
    Test number
    286648741879
    • MajorFront Road wheel fixing missing both sides wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative no hand brake off side (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Road wheel fixing missing both sides wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  3. Pass104,535 miles (+3,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,535 miles
    Test number
    448098333903
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass100,871 miles (+10,094)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,871 miles
    Test number
    740648671315
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass90,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,777 miles
    Test number
    390197555040
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  6. Fail90,770 miles (+1,543)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,770 miles
    Test number
    112625255689
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass89,227 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,227 miles
    Test number
    540856926375
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail89,227 miles (+32)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,227 miles
    Test number
    876662314010
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail89,195 miles (+9)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,195 miles
    Test number
    283088282696
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail89,186 miles (+3,021)1 dangerous18 failures15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,186 miles
    Test number
    609300759999
    • DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  11. Pass86,165 miles (+7,499)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    86,165 miles
    Test number
    967724724226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,666 miles
    Test number
    799238073107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,666 miles (+882)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,666 miles
    Test number
    207788373405
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass77,784 miles (+6,244)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    77,784 miles
    Test number
    857705323031
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine light on

  15. Pass71,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,540 miles
    Test number
    946312621226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,539 miles (+4,462)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,539 miles
    Test number
    549392621267
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass67,077 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    67,077 miles
    Test number
    124402100208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Fail67,077 miles (+8,825)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,077 miles
    Test number
    192382200269
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass58,252 miles (+146)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    58,252 miles
    Test number
    901380419290
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe strating to corrode

  20. Fail58,106 miles (+12,125)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,106 miles
    Test number
    602096609231
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe strating to corrode

  21. Pass45,981 miles (+2,082)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,981 miles
    Test number
    854325728288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    43,899 miles
    Test number
    421546038089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,899 miles (+4,999)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,899 miles
    Test number
    402546038039
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass38,900 miles (+5,518)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,900 miles
    Test number
    400368937017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    33,382 miles
    Test number
    753351746027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,382 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,382 miles
    Test number
    152289936465
    • FailureRear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LT02 FWM

Does LT02 FWM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT02 FWM expired on 3 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT02 FWM?
The MOT on LT02 FWM expired on 3 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT02 FWM done?
LT02 FWM was recorded at 111,743 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2021, an average of 4,979 miles a year.
Has LT02 FWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT02 FWM has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LT02 FWM 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 LT02 FWM find?
LT02 FWM passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2021 with 7 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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