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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,895 cc

LT02 PHFMOT history

LT02 PHF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2023.

LT02 PHF 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 25 Apr 2024
Mileage
99,272 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT02 PHF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT02 PHF was last recorded at 99,272 miles on 22 Apr 2023, 6,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,236 miles · 8 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
6,036 miles
Average per year
4,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 99,272 miles
  • 2022 – 93,236 miles
  • 2021 – 87,529 miles
  • 2020 – 78,312 miles
  • 2019 – 73,586 miles
  • 2017 – 68,672 miles
  • 2016 – 61,097 miles
  • 2015 – 55,280 miles
  • 2013 – 52,643 miles
  • 2012 – 46,213 miles
  • 2011 – 40,432 miles
  • 2010 – 33,774 miles
  • 2009 – 30,277 miles
  • 2008 – 26,366 miles
  • 2007 – 21,577 miles
  • 2006 – 16,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,272 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear rear sub frame/ suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,272 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,272 miles
    Test number
    641951002165
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Fail99,272 miles (+6,036)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,272 miles
    Test number
    800250269848
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  3. Pass93,236 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,236 miles
    Test number
    264138684020
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail93,236 miles (+5,707)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,236 miles
    Test number
    211004538354
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass87,529 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    87,529 miles
    Test number
    468785977230
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear rear sub frame/ suspension corroded

  6. Fail87,521 miles (+9,209)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,521 miles
    Test number
    436022175338
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear rear sub frame/ suspension corroded

  7. Pass78,312 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,312 miles
    Test number
    323384906251
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail78,312 miles (+4,726)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,312 miles
    Test number
    722587102844
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass73,586 miles (+61)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,586 miles
    Test number
    581609980785
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail73,525 miles (+4,853)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,525 miles
    Test number
    988059421189
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass68,672 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,672 miles
    Test number
    195912777053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,427 miles (+5,330)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,427 miles
    Test number
    616174457599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,097 miles (+5,817)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,097 miles
    Test number
    459230885790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,280 miles (+2,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,280 miles
    Test number
    295023515079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass52,643 miles (+6,430)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,643 miles
    Test number
    886240613314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,213 miles (+5,781)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,213 miles
    Test number
    857180522316
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass40,432 miles (+6,658)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,432 miles
    Test number
    687981821392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre wall but not down to the cords

  18. Pass33,774 miles (+3,497)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,774 miles
    Test number
    753445910383
    • NotePlay in front wishbone rear bushes

  19. Pass30,277 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,277 miles
    Test number
    214276109396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,250 miles (+3,884)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,250 miles
    Test number
    354007799400
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Fail26,366 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,366 miles
    Test number
    502506468248
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass26,366 miles (+4,789)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,366 miles
    Test number
    911556368262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,577 miles (+5,073)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,577 miles
    Test number
    883669557135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    16,504 miles
    Test number
    382483196073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT02 PHF

Does LT02 PHF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT02 PHF expired on 25 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT02 PHF?
The MOT on LT02 PHF expired on 25 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT02 PHF done?
LT02 PHF was recorded at 99,272 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2023, an average of 4,854 miles a year.
Has LT02 PHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT02 PHF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LT02 PHF 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 PHF find?
LT02 PHF passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated.

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