BMW M3
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc
LB02 ABKMOT history
LB02 ABK is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 9 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 183,692 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 183,692 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,517 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB02 ABK
- 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
- 9 Aug 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB02 ABK was last recorded at 183,692 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 183,585 miles · 8 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 107 miles
- Average per year
- 8,517 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 183,692 miles
- 2025 – 183,585 miles
- 2024 – 179,074 miles
- 2023 – 174,975 miles
- 2022 – 170,393 miles
- 2021 – 165,878 miles
- 2020 – 161,266 miles
- 2019 – 152,765 miles
- 2018 – 143,644 miles
- 2017 – 133,419 miles
- 2016 – 123,626 miles
- 2015 – 111,283 miles
- 2014 – 99,312 miles
- 2013 – 86,817 miles
- 2012 – 75,926 miles
- 2011 – 64,933 miles
- 2010 – 53,886 miles
- 2009 – 42,233 miles
- 2008 – 32,034 miles
- 2007 – 21,390 miles
- 2006 – 13,429 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass183,692 miles
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
29 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass183,692 miles (+107)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 183,692 miles
- Test number
- 369336823485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail183,585 miles (+4,511)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,585 miles
- Test number
- 297006484813
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Pass179,074 miles (+90)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 179,074 miles
- Test number
- 463634729659
- 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))
Fail178,984 miles (+4,009)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,984 miles
- Test number
- 566868109690
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (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))
Pass174,975 miles (+147)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 174,975 miles
- Test number
- 334570628042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,828 miles (+4,435)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,828 miles
- Test number
- 342066464744
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass170,393 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 170,393 miles
- Test number
- 546854937768
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,393 miles (+4,515)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,393 miles
- Test number
- 463445753623
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass165,878 miles (+4,612)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 165,878 miles
- Test number
- 671415122449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,266 miles (+8,501)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 161,266 miles
- Test number
- 957582077998
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass152,765 miles (+9,121)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 152,765 miles
- Test number
- 360295974340
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass143,644 miles (+10,225)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 143,644 miles
- Test number
- 852928990994
- AdvisoryFront n/s o/s front and n/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass133,419 miles (+9,793)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 133,419 miles
- Test number
- 944090885513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,626 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 123,626 miles
- Test number
- 648656805592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,626 miles (+12,343)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,626 miles
- Test number
- 999667717258
- Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass111,283 miles (+11,971)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 111,283 miles
- Test number
- 117884305188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,312 miles (+162)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 99,312 miles
- Test number
- 467126804141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,150 miles (+12,333)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,150 miles
- Test number
- 405509994072
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass86,817 miles (+36)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 86,817 miles
- Test number
- 487367783001
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail86,781 miles (+10,855)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,781 miles
- Test number
- 785746483068
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass75,926 miles (+10,993)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 75,926 miles
- Test number
- 686670792029
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass64,933 miles (+11,047)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 64,933 miles
- Test number
- 978637781059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,886 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 53,886 miles
- Test number
- 103391690066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,888 miles (+11,655)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,888 miles
- Test number
- 184891190087
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass42,233 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 42,233 miles
- Test number
- 733768069090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,233 miles (+10,199)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,233 miles
- Test number
- 614165969041
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass32,034 miles (+10,644)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 32,034 miles
- Test number
- 133190678460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,390 miles (+7,961)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 21,390 miles
- Test number
- 242141377094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,429 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 13,429 miles
- Test number
- 452721366064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB02 ABK
- Does LB02 ABK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 ABK is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB02 ABK?
- The MOT on LB02 ABK is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB02 ABK done?
- LB02 ABK was recorded at 183,692 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 8,517 miles a year.
- Has LB02 ABK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB02 ABK has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB02 ABK 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 LB02 ABK find?
- LB02 ABK passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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