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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LB02 ABUMOT history

LB02 ABU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2022 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2022
Mileage
126,389 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2022
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 ABU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB02 ABU was last recorded at 126,389 miles on 27 Jun 2022, 3,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,895 miles · 11 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
3,494 miles
Average per year
6,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,389 miles
  • 2021 – 122,895 miles
  • 2019 – 118,920 miles
  • 2018 – 114,784 miles
  • 2016 – 108,555 miles
  • 2015 – 98,667 miles
  • 2014 – 92,136 miles
  • 2013 – 90,075 miles
  • 2012 – 67,017 miles
  • 2011 – 58,558 miles
  • 2010 – 53,586 miles
  • 2009 – 47,563 miles
  • 2008 – 41,366 miles
  • 2007 – 31,304 miles
  • 2006 – 23,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail126,389 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail126,389 miles (+3,494)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,389 miles
    Test number
    672119288499
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass122,895 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    122,895 miles
    Test number
    582141883464
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail122,891 miles (+3,971)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,891 miles
    Test number
    445840116812
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass118,920 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,920 miles
    Test number
    547973680823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail118,917 miles (+4,133)2 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,917 miles
    Test number
    467964882101
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass114,784 miles (+6,229)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,784 miles
    Test number
    770852954685
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass108,555 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    108,555 miles
    Test number
    474202291940
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges 205/55r16
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a nail in a repairable position
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge 205/55r16
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail108,555 miles (+9,888)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,555 miles
    Test number
    309496356285
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges 205/55r16
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a nail in a repairable position
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge 205/55r16
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass98,667 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,667 miles
    Test number
    547628095028
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteOil leaks

  10. Fail98,667 miles (+6,531)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,667 miles
    Test number
    416288995040
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteOil leaks

  11. Pass92,136 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    92,136 miles
    Test number
    576297754053
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Fail92,136 miles (+2,061)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,136 miles
    Test number
    178797754418
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass90,075 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    90,075 miles
    Test number
    287797413235
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail90,075 miles (+23,058)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,075 miles
    Test number
    909577713262
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass67,017 miles (+8,459)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,017 miles
    Test number
    885749022278
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  16. Pass58,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,558 miles
    Test number
    297852221280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,555 miles (+4,969)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,555 miles
    Test number
    908752321296
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass53,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,586 miles
    Test number
    761826410298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,584 miles (+6,021)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,584 miles
    Test number
    621256710284
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass47,563 miles (+6,197)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,563 miles
    Test number
    100945919293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    41,366 miles
    Test number
    341368518243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail41,366 miles (+10,062)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,366 miles
    Test number
    320878918242
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass31,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,304 miles
    Test number
    810805417273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,304 miles (+7,307)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,304 miles
    Test number
    374855817419
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass23,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,997 miles
    Test number
    862215516264
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB02 ABU

Does LB02 ABU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 ABU expired on 10 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 ABU?
The MOT on LB02 ABU expired on 10 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 ABU done?
LB02 ABU was recorded at 126,389 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2022, an average of 6,440 miles a year.
Has LB02 ABU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 ABU has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LB02 ABU 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 ABU find?
LB02 ABU failed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 4 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration, and 6 more.

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