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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LT02 LLUMOT history

LT02 LLU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 180,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

LT02 LLU 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 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
180,815 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT02 LLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT02 LLU was last recorded at 180,815 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,811 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,815 miles
  • 2024 – 175,669 miles
  • 2023 – 172,666 miles
  • 2022 – 170,585 miles
  • 2020 – 169,246 miles
  • 2019 – 166,399 miles
  • 2018 – 162,789 miles
  • 2017 – 159,395 miles
  • 2016 – 153,837 miles
  • 2015 – 147,425 miles
  • 2014 – 136,360 miles
  • 2013 – 129,945 miles
  • 2012 – 122,284 miles
  • 2011 – 107,893 miles
  • 2010 – 92,815 miles
  • 2009 – 77,391 miles
  • 2008 – 66,247 miles
  • 2007 – 54,631 miles
  • 2006 – 45,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,815 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,815 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    180,815 miles
    Test number
    903707401348
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail180,811 miles (+5,142)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,811 miles
    Test number
    757218020006
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass175,669 miles (+3,003)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    175,669 miles
    Test number
    200449930326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door mirror
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass172,666 miles (+6)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    172,666 miles
    Test number
    197370245927
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail172,660 miles (+2,075)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,660 miles
    Test number
    688618431119
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head lights (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass170,585 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    170,585 miles
    Test number
    694562012476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail170,422 miles (+1,176)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,422 miles
    Test number
    828923356480
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass169,246 miles (+2,847)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    169,246 miles
    Test number
    487878392684
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass166,399 miles (+14)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    166,399 miles
    Test number
    452961679582
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail166,385 miles (+3,596)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,385 miles
    Test number
    655539807617
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass162,789 miles (+3,394)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    162,789 miles
    Test number
    660782154759
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass159,395 miles (+5,558)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    159,395 miles
    Test number
    579708453219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass153,837 miles (+6,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    153,837 miles
    Test number
    904196255775
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass147,425 miles (+11,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    147,425 miles
    Test number
    499935485176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass136,360 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    136,360 miles
    Test number
    908335584180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDiff leaking

  16. Fail136,360 miles (+6,415)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,360 miles
    Test number
    205535184155
    • 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDiff leaking

  17. Pass129,945 miles (+7,661)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    129,945 miles
    Test number
    399672163110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox damp with oil

  18. Fail122,284 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,284 miles
    Test number
    558016862197
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass122,284 miles (+14,391)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    122,284 miles
    Test number
    957976262180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,893 miles (+15,078)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    107,893 miles
    Test number
    256150181148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass92,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    92,815 miles
    Test number
    793603680107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail92,815 miles (+15,424)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,815 miles
    Test number
    283443380436
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront and rear discs slightly scored.
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn

  23. Pass77,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    77,391 miles
    Test number
    881889569125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail77,391 miles (+11,144)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,391 miles
    Test number
    983217769152
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass66,247 miles (+11,616)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    66,247 miles
    Test number
    490224988114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,631 miles (+9,126)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    54,631 miles
    Test number
    330256087103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    45,505 miles
    Test number
    872767186178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail45,505 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,505 miles
    Test number
    703046386153
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about LT02 LLU

Does LT02 LLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT02 LLU expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT02 LLU?
The MOT on LT02 LLU expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT02 LLU done?
LT02 LLU was recorded at 180,815 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 7,108 miles a year.
Has LT02 LLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT02 LLU has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LT02 LLU 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 LLU find?
LT02 LLU passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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