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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,895 cc

LB02 AYYMOT history

LB02 AYY is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 8 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2024
Mileage
120,032 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 AYY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 AYY was last recorded at 120,032 miles on 25 Nov 2023, 5,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,513 miles · 9 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
5,519 miles
Average per year
4,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,032 miles
  • 2022 – 114,513 miles
  • 2021 – 108,048 miles
  • 2020 – 101,716 miles
  • 2019 – 91,852 miles
  • 2018 – 84,726 miles
  • 2016 – 78,951 miles
  • 2015 – 69,291 miles
  • 2014 – 64,248 miles
  • 2012 – 59,479 miles
  • 2011 – 57,356 miles
  • 2010 – 54,419 miles
  • 2009 – 52,594 miles
  • 2008 – 50,824 miles
  • 2007 – 48,448 miles
  • 2006 – 41,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,032 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS + OS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,032 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,032 miles
    Test number
    583001451739
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,029 miles (+5,516)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,029 miles
    Test number
    525905898685
    • 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,513 miles (+850)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    114,513 miles
    Test number
    755525800393
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS + OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail113,663 miles (+5,615)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,663 miles
    Test number
    508505663631
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OS + NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS + OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass108,048 miles (+6,332)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,048 miles
    Test number
    242477563240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,716 miles (+9,864)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,716 miles
    Test number
    372786718625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,852 miles (+7,126)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,852 miles
    Test number
    501701080949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,726 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,726 miles
    Test number
    894349073706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,461 miles (+5,510)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,461 miles
    Test number
    614802374308
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass78,951 miles (+9,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,951 miles
    Test number
    670900230304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass69,291 miles (+5,043)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,291 miles
    Test number
    328450605128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,248 miles (+4,769)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,248 miles
    Test number
    185145704142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket sorroded away but still secure

  13. Pass59,479 miles (+2,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,479 miles
    Test number
    259869562284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass57,356 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,356 miles
    Test number
    675837461285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    54,419 miles
    Test number
    384758860458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,419 miles (+1,825)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,419 miles
    Test number
    730848160203
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass52,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,594 miles
    Test number
    402697369224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,594 miles (+1,770)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,594 miles
    Test number
    602444069212
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s seat belt twisted
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  19. Pass50,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,824 miles
    Test number
    361785958499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,824 miles (+2,376)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,824 miles
    Test number
    670795558264
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear disc corroded

  21. Pass48,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    48,448 miles
    Test number
    370278217478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,448 miles (+7,310)7 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,448 miles
    Test number
    214216617239
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWipers do not operate on low speed.

  23. Pass41,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    41,138 miles
    Test number
    121285796177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,138 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,138 miles
    Test number
    984604296156
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about LB02 AYY

Does LB02 AYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 AYY expired on 8 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 AYY?
The MOT on LB02 AYY expired on 8 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 AYY done?
LB02 AYY was recorded at 120,032 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2023, an average of 4,542 miles a year.
Has LB02 AYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 AYY has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB02 AYY 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 AYY find?
LB02 AYY passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 2 more.

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