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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LB02 CVSMOT history

LB02 CVS is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2026
Mileage
117,681 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 CVS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 CVS was last recorded at 117,681 miles on 8 Jun 2025, 1,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,250 miles · 9 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,431 miles
Average per year
5,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,681 miles
  • 2024 – 116,250 miles
  • 2023 – 114,998 miles
  • 2022 – 112,723 miles
  • 2021 – 110,322 miles
  • 2020 – 106,563 miles
  • 2018 – 100,060 miles
  • 2017 – 96,722 miles
  • 2016 – 93,319 miles
  • 2015 – 89,448 miles
  • 2014 – 85,604 miles
  • 2013 – 80,257 miles
  • 2012 – 73,006 miles
  • 2011 – 61,450 miles
  • 2010 – 46,445 miles
  • 2008 – 32,594 miles
  • 2007 – 22,446 miles
  • 2006 – 10,542 miles
  • 2005 – 9,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,681 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    117,681 miles
    Test number
    793793606314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail117,681 miles (+1,431)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,681 miles
    Test number
    755028615476
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass116,250 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    116,250 miles
    Test number
    226493771025
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  4. Fail116,250 miles (+1,252)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,250 miles
    Test number
    597782878553
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  5. Pass114,998 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    114,998 miles
    Test number
    341216517378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,723 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    112,723 miles
    Test number
    624522678398
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail112,723 miles (+2,401)1 dangerous4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,723 miles
    Test number
    779634708856
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass110,322 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2022
    Odometer
    110,322 miles
    Test number
    468969143631
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower wishbone inner ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Fail110,322 miles (+3,759)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,322 miles
    Test number
    250664112614
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower wishbone inner ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass106,563 miles (+6,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    106,563 miles
    Test number
    132548691133
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass100,060 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    100,060 miles
    Test number
    924604656750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Fail100,059 miles (+3,337)10 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,059 miles
    Test number
    505335808634
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass96,722 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,722 miles
    Test number
    875456515817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
  14. Fail96,722 miles (+3,403)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,722 miles
    Test number
    825199076360
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass93,319 miles (+3,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    93,319 miles
    Test number
    302675138517
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both side (2.5.B.2b)
  16. Pass89,448 miles (+3,844)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,448 miles
    Test number
    666861175114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,604 miles (+5,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    85,604 miles
    Test number
    775286054189
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass80,257 miles (+7,251)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,257 miles
    Test number
    209505543142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,006 miles (+11,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    73,006 miles
    Test number
    907889932100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  20. Fail61,450 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,450 miles
    Test number
    205219631421
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
  21. Pass61,450 miles (+15,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,450 miles
    Test number
    596039631121
    • 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)
  22. Pass46,445 miles (+13,851)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,445 miles
    Test number
    664583210100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass32,594 miles (+10,148)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,594 miles
    Test number
    101563538284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,446 miles (+11,904)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,446 miles
    Test number
    660129597108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,542 miles (+1,494)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    10,542 miles
    Test number
    823730476147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    9,048 miles
    Test number
    572078775196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 CVS

Does LB02 CVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 CVS expired on 8 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 CVS?
The MOT on LB02 CVS expired on 8 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 CVS done?
LB02 CVS was recorded at 117,681 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2025, an average of 5,446 miles a year.
Has LB02 CVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 CVS has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB02 CVS 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 CVS find?
LB02 CVS passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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