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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LA02 UKTMOT history

LA02 UKT is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 189,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

LA02 UKT black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
189,111 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA02 UKT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA02 UKT was last recorded at 189,111 miles on 13 May 2026, 3,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,693 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,418 miles
Average per year
6,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,111 miles
  • 2025 – 185,693 miles
  • 2024 – 180,552 miles
  • 2023 – 175,021 miles
  • 2022 – 169,109 miles
  • 2021 – 163,516 miles
  • 2020 – 158,581 miles
  • 2019 – 153,290 miles
  • 2018 – 144,421 miles
  • 2017 – 138,987 miles
  • 2016 – 130,412 miles
  • 2015 – 120,595 miles
  • 2014 – 112,436 miles
  • 2013 – 108,758 miles
  • 2012 – 105,329 miles
  • 2011 – 95,418 miles
  • 2010 – 84,533 miles
  • 2009 – 82,050 miles
  • 2008 – 73,275 miles
  • 2006 – 59,496 miles
  • 2005 – 51,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,111 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,111 miles (+3,418)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    189,111 miles
    Test number
    874722373926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass185,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    185,693 miles
    Test number
    820643289000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail185,692 miles (+5,140)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,692 miles
    Test number
    547038093678
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Nearside and Offside, LED bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

  4. Pass180,552 miles (+5,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    180,552 miles
    Test number
    177436307631
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass175,021 miles (+5,912)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    175,021 miles
    Test number
    368765418947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass169,109 miles (+5,593)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    169,109 miles
    Test number
    970612258497
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass163,516 miles (+4,935)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    163,516 miles
    Test number
    245103126813
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass158,581 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    158,581 miles
    Test number
    626142636624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail158,539 miles (+5,249)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,539 miles
    Test number
    254165312870
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass153,290 miles (+8,869)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    153,290 miles
    Test number
    960496549170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass144,421 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    144,421 miles
    Test number
    718534185820
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  12. Fail144,420 miles (+5,433)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,420 miles
    Test number
    708445562085
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported centre section bracket missing (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  13. Pass138,987 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    138,987 miles
    Test number
    837237797038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to wear on the inner tread
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHorn tone starting to fade
    • AdvisoryOil low

  14. Fail138,986 miles (+8,574)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,986 miles
    Test number
    863550308314
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to wear on the inner tread
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHorn tone starting to fade
    • AdvisoryOil low

  15. Pass130,412 miles (+9,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    130,412 miles
    Test number
    408546928550
    • AdvisoryNearside front abs sensor bolt missing - still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside front anti-roll bar drop link has play
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded

  16. Pass120,595 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,595 miles
    Test number
    175302095079
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Fail120,595 miles (+8,159)1 dangerous3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,595 miles
    Test number
    569792595094
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Fail112,436 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,436 miles
    Test number
    369957074066
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  19. Pass112,436 miles (+3,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,436 miles
    Test number
    855787074056
    • 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)

  20. Pass108,758 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    108,758 miles
    Test number
    875510373089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass105,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    105,329 miles
    Test number
    945623652055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail105,329 miles (+9,911)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,329 miles
    Test number
    205013252048
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass95,418 miles (+10,885)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    95,418 miles
    Test number
    385346341045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in offside rackend

  24. Fail84,533 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,533 miles
    Test number
    663791550000
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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)

  25. Pass84,533 miles (+2,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    84,533 miles
    Test number
    761121150075
    • 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)

  26. Pass82,050 miles (+8,775)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    82,050 miles
    Test number
    184301459410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak from diff

  27. Pass73,275 miles (+13,779)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    73,275 miles
    Test number
    883278258016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass59,496 miles (+8,117)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    59,496 miles
    Test number
    880931666258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass51,379 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    51,379 miles
    Test number
    751473845343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LA02 UKT

Does LA02 UKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA02 UKT is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA02 UKT?
The MOT on LA02 UKT is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA02 UKT done?
LA02 UKT was recorded at 189,111 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 6,744 miles a year.
Has LA02 UKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA02 UKT has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LA02 UKT 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 LA02 UKT find?
LA02 UKT passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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