BMW M3
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc
LT02 HCJMOT history
LT02 HCJ is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 27 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,041 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 116,041 mi
- At MOT on 9 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,118 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT02 HCJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 27 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LT02 HCJ was last recorded at 116,041 miles on 9 Aug 2025, 1,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 114,343 miles · 18 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,698 miles
- Average per year
- 4,118 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 116,041 miles
- 2024 – 114,343 miles
- 2023 – 113,050 miles
- 2021 – 109,673 miles
- 2019 – 102,001 miles
- 2018 – 100,381 miles
- 2017 – 97,348 miles
- 2015 – 88,837 miles
- 2014 – 81,087 miles
- 2013 – 75,219 miles
- 2012 – 73,506 miles
- 2011 – 69,221 miles
- 2010 – 65,729 miles
- 2009 – 62,162 miles
- 2008 – 52,060 miles
- 2007 – 51,089 miles
- 2006 – 38,353 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Standard fitment seat belt missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,041 miles (+1,698)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 116,041 miles
- Test number
- 806318438058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,343 miles (+1,293)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2025
- Odometer
- 114,343 miles
- Test number
- 415667982886
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,050 miles (+3,377)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 113,050 miles
- Test number
- 364490339467
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass109,673 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 109,673 miles
- Test number
- 818185704262
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Standard fitment seat belt missing
- AdvisoryRear Standard fitment seat belt missing
- AdvisoryRear number plate light dim but works
- AdvisorySlight blow from catalytic converter gaskets
Fail109,672 miles (+7,671)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,672 miles
- Test number
- 581333660492
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Standard fitment seat belt missing
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear Standard fitment seat belt missing
- AdvisoryReg lamp dim but works
Pass102,001 miles (+1,620)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 102,001 miles
- Test number
- 555132001985
- AdvisoryNearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryUnder Trays Fitted
Pass100,381 miles (+3,033)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 100,381 miles
- Test number
- 604073864183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,348 miles (+8,511)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 97,348 miles
- Test number
- 638194585759
- 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)
Pass88,837 miles (+7,750)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 88,837 miles
- Test number
- 276410715274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,087 miles (+5,868)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 81,087 miles
- Test number
- 215754374488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,219 miles (+1,713)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 75,219 miles
- Test number
- 379700993126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,506 miles (+4,285)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 73,506 miles
- Test number
- 695290762185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,221 miles (+3,492)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 69,221 miles
- Test number
- 158156241102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,729 miles (+87)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2011
- Odometer
- 65,729 miles
- Test number
- 911889630104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,642 miles (+3,480)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,642 miles
- Test number
- 164381430125
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass62,162 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2010
- Odometer
- 62,162 miles
- Test number
- 821216039114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,115 miles (+10,055)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,115 miles
- Test number
- 804955829156
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass52,060 miles (+971)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 52,060 miles
- Test number
- 120389128192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,089 miles (+958)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 51,089 miles
- Test number
- 633741437314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,131 miles (+11,778)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 50,131 miles
- Test number
- 693371097203
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,353 miles (+178)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 38,353 miles
- Test number
- 753082296275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,175 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,175 miles
- Test number
- 784304556257
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass38,175 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 38,175 miles
- Test number
- 960184856249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LT02 HCJ
- Does LT02 HCJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LT02 HCJ expired on 8 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LT02 HCJ?
- The MOT on LT02 HCJ expired on 8 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LT02 HCJ done?
- LT02 HCJ was recorded at 116,041 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2025, an average of 4,118 miles a year.
- Has LT02 HCJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT02 HCJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on LT02 HCJ 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 HCJ find?
- LT02 HCJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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