BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
LB02 DWBMOT history
LB02 DWB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,096 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 103,096 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,277 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB02 DWB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 16 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB02 DWB was last recorded at 103,096 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 102,759 miles · 18 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 337 miles
- Average per year
- 3,277 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 103,096 miles
- 2023 – 102,759 miles
- 2021 – 100,891 miles
- 2020 – 97,688 miles
- 2019 – 94,830 miles
- 2018 – 92,955 miles
- 2016 – 88,853 miles
- 2015 – 85,821 miles
- 2014 – 82,920 miles
- 2013 – 80,144 miles
- 2012 – 76,866 miles
- 2011 – 73,486 miles
- 2010 – 70,137 miles
- 2009 – 63,701 miles
- 2008 – 55,118 miles
- 2007 – 48,090 miles
- 2006 – 40,298 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,096 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,096 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 103,096 miles
- Test number
- 267325686780
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail103,096 miles (+337)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,096 miles
- Test number
- 247873477553
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass102,759 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 102,759 miles
- Test number
- 146276747215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,757 miles (+1,866)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,757 miles
- Test number
- 922388276889
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass100,891 miles (+47)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 100,891 miles
- Test number
- 614358710533
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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))
Fail100,844 miles (+3,156)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,844 miles
- Test number
- 811751738461
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to front at flexi and fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,688 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 97,688 miles
- Test number
- 520144792048
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail97,681 miles (+2,851)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,681 miles
- Test number
- 567798739063
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass94,830 miles (+1,875)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 94,830 miles
- Test number
- 493467876671
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear alloy wheel been welded (repaired)
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass92,955 miles (+4,102)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 92,955 miles
- Test number
- 372449020320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,853 miles (+3,032)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 88,853 miles
- Test number
- 392559247543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,821 miles (+2,901)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 85,821 miles
- Test number
- 468547005168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,920 miles (+2,776)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 82,920 miles
- Test number
- 328172794092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,144 miles (+3,278)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 80,144 miles
- Test number
- 929961983071
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteDamage to nearside front tyre sidewall
- NoteNearside rear brake pipe rusty
Pass76,866 miles (+3,380)3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 76,866 miles
- Test number
- 507996272076
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteBoth front brake discs worn
- NoteCorrosion throughout exhaust system
- NoteExhaust mounting bracket at gearbox corroded and weak
- NoteFront brake pads approaching wear indicators
- NoteNearside rear brake pipe rusty
Pass73,486 miles (+3,349)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 73,486 miles
- Test number
- 427426571066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,137 miles (+6,436)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 70,137 miles
- Test number
- 182221570068
- NoteFront exhaust mounting bracket corrroded
- NoteNail in n/s/f tyre
Pass63,701 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 63,701 miles
- Test number
- 204385069063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,690 miles (+8,572)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,690 miles
- Test number
- 390805769021
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass55,118 miles (+7,028)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 55,118 miles
- Test number
- 161464968429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,090 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 48,090 miles
- Test number
- 653496967193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,090 miles (+7,792)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,090 miles
- Test number
- 213876167199
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail40,298 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,298 miles
- Test number
- 273623676150
- Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass40,298 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 40,298 miles
- Test number
- 320433576151
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Questions about LB02 DWB
- Does LB02 DWB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB02 DWB expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB02 DWB?
- The MOT on LB02 DWB expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB02 DWB done?
- LB02 DWB was recorded at 103,096 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 3,277 miles a year.
- Has LB02 DWB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB02 DWB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB02 DWB 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 DWB find?
- LB02 DWB passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 6 advisories: front coil spring corroded; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.
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