BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,995 cc
LB02 AEWMOT history
LB02 AEW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 162,337 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 162,337 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,384 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB02 AEW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 3 Jul 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB02 AEW was last recorded at 162,337 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 2,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 159,865 miles · 10 Oct 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 2,472 miles
- Average per year
- 5,384 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 162,337 miles
- 2019 – 159,865 miles
- 2018 – 156,736 miles
- 2017 – 148,633 miles
- 2016 – 141,789 miles
- 2015 – 134,352 miles
- 2014 – 124,562 miles
- 2013 – 113,302 miles
- 2012 – 105,147 miles
- 2011 – 97,706 miles
- 2010 – 91,008 miles
- 2009 – 80,728 miles
- 2008 – 72,986 miles
- 2007 – 64,697 miles
- 2006 – 58,839 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,337 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009
Full MOT history
18 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,337 miles (+2,472)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 162,337 miles
- Test number
- 361605223994
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,865 miles (+3,129)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 159,865 miles
- Test number
- 285493821697
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,736 miles (+8,103)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 156,736 miles
- Test number
- 162513500748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,633 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 148,633 miles
- Test number
- 751100933399
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just met requirements
Fail148,633 miles (+6,844)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,633 miles
- Test number
- 165910731355
- 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)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass141,789 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 141,789 miles
- Test number
- 155629995854
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,789 miles (+7,437)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,789 miles
- Test number
- 217898764738
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside 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)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass134,352 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 134,352 miles
- Test number
- 812746206167
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail134,352 miles (+9,790)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,352 miles
- Test number
- 497646738442
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass124,562 miles (+11,260)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 124,562 miles
- Test number
- 875660664226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,302 miles (+8,155)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 113,302 miles
- Test number
- 379623453406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,147 miles (+7,441)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 105,147 miles
- Test number
- 377222162464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,706 miles (+6,698)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 97,706 miles
- Test number
- 307988871205
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFull engine and chassis covers fitted
Pass91,008 miles (+10,280)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 91,008 miles
- Test number
- 123320770223
- 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)
- NoteFull engine and chassis cover fitted
Pass80,728 miles (+7,742)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 80,728 miles
- Test number
- 602429979246
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine cover fitted
Pass72,986 miles (+8,289)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 72,986 miles
- Test number
- 592102988260
- NoteEngine cover fitted
Pass64,697 miles (+5,858)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 64,697 miles
- Test number
- 961244207252
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFull Engine Belly Board
Pass58,839 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 58,839 miles
- Test number
- 114658576182
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LB02 AEW
- Does LB02 AEW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB02 AEW expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB02 AEW?
- The MOT on LB02 AEW expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB02 AEW done?
- LB02 AEW was recorded at 162,337 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 5,384 miles a year.
- Has LB02 AEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB02 AEW has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2017.
- Has the mileage on LB02 AEW 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 AEW find?
- LB02 AEW passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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