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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

LB02 CLZMOT history

LB02 CLZ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 146,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
146,183 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 CLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 CLZ was last recorded at 146,183 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 7,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,329 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,854 miles
Average per year
5,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,183 miles
  • 2025 – 138,329 miles
  • 2024 – 129,780 miles
  • 2023 – 118,764 miles
  • 2022 – 110,851 miles
  • 2021 – 105,133 miles
  • 2020 – 102,891 miles
  • 2019 – 100,110 miles
  • 2018 – 96,099 miles
  • 2016 – 92,102 miles
  • 2015 – 88,900 miles
  • 2014 – 84,756 miles
  • 2013 – 80,870 miles
  • 2012 – 77,485 miles
  • 2010 – 71,609 miles
  • 2009 – 64,694 miles
  • 2008 – 57,616 miles
  • 2007 – 50,206 miles
  • 2006 – 44,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,183 miles
  • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 under tray and top covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,183 miles (+7,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    146,183 miles
    Test number
    944222807927
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass138,329 miles (+582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    138,329 miles
    Test number
    679728136014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail137,747 miles (+7,967)2 dangerous6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,747 miles
    Test number
    805150916766
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass129,780 miles (+11,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    129,780 miles
    Test number
    605424142806
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass118,764 miles (+7,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    118,764 miles
    Test number
    259822664932
    • AdvisoryLower under tray and top covers fitted

  6. Pass110,851 miles (+379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    110,851 miles
    Test number
    760100059992
    • AdvisoryLower under tray and top covers fitted

  7. Fail110,472 miles (+5,339)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,472 miles
    Test number
    367885899081
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower under tray and top covers fitted

  8. Pass105,133 miles (+2,242)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    105,133 miles
    Test number
    779460416323
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass102,891 miles (+2,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    102,891 miles
    Test number
    833116105220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass100,110 miles (+4,011)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,110 miles
    Test number
    743853633297
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass96,099 miles (+3,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,099 miles
    Test number
    552181071107
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass92,102 miles (+3,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    92,102 miles
    Test number
    634141297308
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass88,900 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,900 miles
    Test number
    561817490504
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail88,900 miles (+4,144)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,900 miles
    Test number
    328073131592
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass84,756 miles (+3,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,756 miles
    Test number
    796661104392
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass80,870 miles (+3,385)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,870 miles
    Test number
    759259883295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,485 miles
    Test number
    297773892268
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Fail77,485 miles (+5,876)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,485 miles
    Test number
    949863492202
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass71,609 miles (+6,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,609 miles
    Test number
    413153870242
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass64,694 miles (+7,078)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,694 miles
    Test number
    782664499294
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront plate cracked

  21. Pass57,616 miles (+7,410)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,616 miles
    Test number
    533548898210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,206 miles (+5,585)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,206 miles
    Test number
    854103997112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,621 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    44,621 miles
    Test number
    110663176146
    • NoteFront discs corroded slightly.

Questions about LB02 CLZ

Does LB02 CLZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 CLZ is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB02 CLZ?
The MOT on LB02 CLZ is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 CLZ done?
LB02 CLZ was recorded at 146,183 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 5,025 miles a year.
Has LB02 CLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 CLZ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB02 CLZ 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 CLZ find?
LB02 CLZ passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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