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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

LT02 LLJMOT history

LT02 LLJ is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 194,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2022.

LT02 LLJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2022
Mileage
194,876 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT02 LLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LT02 LLJ was last recorded at 194,876 miles on 5 Nov 2022, 104,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Nov 2021: 90,145 miles, lower than 190,053 miles on 29 Oct 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
90,145 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
104,731 miles
Average per year
9,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 194,876 miles
  • 2021 – 90,145 miles
  • 2020 – 184,599 miles
  • 2019 – 178,900 miles
  • 2018 – 171,411 miles
  • 2017 – 163,131 miles
  • 2016 – 154,198 miles
  • 2015 – 143,762 miles
  • 2014 – 138,391 miles
  • 2013 – 129,807 miles
  • 2012 – 119,208 miles
  • 2011 – 110,235 miles
  • 2010 – 98,245 miles
  • 2009 – 83,712 miles
  • 2008 – 71,576 miles
  • 2007 – 52,566 miles
  • 2006 – 43,107 miles
  • 2005 – 26,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail194,876 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill - about two places around jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill - about two places around jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened substantially corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail194,876 miles (+104,731)1 dangerous8 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,876 miles
    Test number
    627688648908
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill - about two places around jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill - about two places around jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass90,145 miles (-99,908)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,145 miles
    Test number
    372257528773
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened substantially corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel close to excess

  3. Fail190,053 miles (+5,454)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,053 miles
    Test number
    113084364972
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened substantially corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel close to excess

  4. Pass184,599 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    184,599 miles
    Test number
    244218978739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail184,599 miles (+5,699)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,599 miles
    Test number
    835005637078
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted caliper clip (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass178,900 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    178,900 miles
    Test number
    931482739503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail178,872 miles (+7,461)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,872 miles
    Test number
    275087251270
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass171,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    171,411 miles
    Test number
    648026286565
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail171,411 miles (+8,280)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,411 miles
    Test number
    410782868785
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass163,131 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    163,131 miles
    Test number
    236914063224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded

  11. Fail163,128 miles (+8,930)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,128 miles
    Test number
    147348303403
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded

  12. Pass154,198 miles (+10,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    154,198 miles
    Test number
    554916231185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass143,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    143,762 miles
    Test number
    318036586051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail143,762 miles (+5,371)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,762 miles
    Test number
    240149075198
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass138,391 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    138,391 miles
    Test number
    619782214327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail138,229 miles (+8,422)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,229 miles
    Test number
    658542104351
    • FailureNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

  17. Pass129,807 miles (+421)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    129,807 miles
    Test number
    237310113311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Fail129,386 miles (+10,178)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,386 miles
    Test number
    938442993241
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

  19. Pass119,208 miles (+8,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    119,208 miles
    Test number
    896878972275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass110,235 miles (+11,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    110,235 miles
    Test number
    637464991290
    • 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)

  21. Pass98,245 miles (+14,533)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    98,245 miles
    Test number
    860165500371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,712 miles (+12,136)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    83,712 miles
    Test number
    982843109336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,576 miles (+19,010)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    71,576 miles
    Test number
    201533668220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,566 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,566 miles
    Test number
    473320027125
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass52,566 miles (+9,459)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,566 miles
    Test number
    873150327158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,107 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,107 miles
    Test number
    521485456215
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteUnable to inspect outer sills - plastic covers fitted

  27. Pass43,107 miles (+16,202)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    43,107 miles
    Test number
    644435156215
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteUnable to inspect outer sills - plastic covers fitted

  28. Pass26,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    26,905 miles
    Test number
    174747085151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT02 LLJ

Does LT02 LLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT02 LLJ expired on 7 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT02 LLJ?
The MOT on LT02 LLJ expired on 7 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT02 LLJ done?
LT02 LLJ was recorded at 194,876 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2022, an average of 9,691 miles a year.
Has LT02 LLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT02 LLJ has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LT02 LLJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LT02 LLJ find?
LT02 LLJ failed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside rear inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill - about two places around jacking point; nearside rear lower suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 14 more.

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