BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,995 cc
LB02 CMOMOT history
LB02 CMO is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 266,046 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 266,046 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,024 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB02 CMO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 21 Jun 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB02 CMO was last recorded at 266,046 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 265,471 miles · 9 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 575 miles
- Average per year
- 8,024 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 266,046 miles
- 2025 – 265,471 miles
- 2024 – 265,088 miles
- 2023 – 264,674 miles
- 2022 – 264,113 miles
- 2021 – 257,520 miles
- 2020 – 255,757 miles
- 2019 – 249,720 miles
- 2018 – 241,232 miles
- 2017 – 226,879 miles
- 2016 – 213,652 miles
- 2014 – 198,415 miles
- 2013 – 185,421 miles
- 2012 – 171,571 miles
- 2011 – 166,606 miles
- 2010 – 135,041 miles
- 2009 – 127,663 miles
- 2008 – 120,379 miles
- 2007 – 111,788 miles
- 2006 – 102,803 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass266,046 miles
- DangerousCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Lower Jacking Point Excessively Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass266,046 miles (+575)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 266,046 miles
- Test number
- 468210657436
- DangerousCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass265,471 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 265,471 miles
- Test number
- 301327673433
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner and outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail265,471 miles (+383)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 265,471 miles
- Test number
- 959275942312
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner and outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass265,088 miles (+414)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 265,088 miles
- Test number
- 927725755588
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass264,674 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 264,674 miles
- Test number
- 381759174296
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Jacking Point Excessively Corroded
Fail264,673 miles (+560)2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 264,673 miles
- Test number
- 375618068233
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Jacking Point Excessively Corroded
Pass264,113 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 264,113 miles
- Test number
- 177571714578
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail264,111 miles (+6,591)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 264,111 miles
- Test number
- 166387215148
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass257,520 miles (+1,763)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2022
- Odometer
- 257,520 miles
- Test number
- 119417285622
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are low on the inner edges
- AdvisoryHandbrake effort is close to the min 17%
Pass255,757 miles (+27)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2021
- Odometer
- 255,757 miles
- Test number
- 541264670467
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail255,730 miles (+6,010)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 255,730 miles
- Test number
- 931927929072
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass249,720 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 249,720 miles
- Test number
- 811880449922
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail249,720 miles (+8,488)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 249,720 miles
- Test number
- 888859094456
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass241,232 miles (+14,353)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 241,232 miles
- Test number
- 452232929701
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
Pass226,879 miles (+13,227)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 226,879 miles
- Test number
- 170712774644
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass213,652 miles (+15,237)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 213,652 miles
- Test number
- 965442256311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass198,415 miles (+12,994)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 198,415 miles
- Test number
- 487014544489
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth rear brake discs are slightly worn
Pass185,421 miles (+13,850)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 185,421 miles
- Test number
- 535386843357
- NoteNearside front tyre is low on outer edge
- NoteNearside rear tyre is low on inner edge
- NoteOffside rear tyre is low on inner edge
Pass171,571 miles (+4,965)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 171,571 miles
- Test number
- 399940052371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,606 miles (+11,990)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 166,606 miles
- Test number
- 625845951348
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass154,616 miles (+19,575)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 154,616 miles
- Test number
- 545906321193
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass135,041 miles (+7,378)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 135,041 miles
- Test number
- 160697120156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,663 miles (+7,284)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 127,663 miles
- Test number
- 482623249152
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass120,379 miles (+8,591)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 120,379 miles
- Test number
- 570658748181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,788 miles (+8,985)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 111,788 miles
- Test number
- 201390957477
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass102,803 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 102,803 miles
- Test number
- 552876856167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB02 CMO
- Does LB02 CMO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 CMO is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB02 CMO?
- The MOT on LB02 CMO is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB02 CMO done?
- LB02 CMO was recorded at 266,046 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 8,024 miles a year.
- Has LB02 CMO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB02 CMO has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB02 CMO 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 CMO find?
- LB02 CMO passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 2 advisories: coolant leak; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.
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