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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LB02 EPYMOT history

LB02 EPY is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 217,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2023
Mileage
217,000 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 EPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 EPY was last recorded at 217,000 miles on 2 Feb 2022, 11,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,418 miles · 29 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
11,582 miles
Average per year
8,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 217,000 miles
  • 2020 – 205,418 miles
  • 2019 – 201,004 miles
  • 2018 – 196,411 miles
  • 2017 – 193,280 miles
  • 2016 – 188,639 miles
  • 2015 – 179,493 miles
  • 2014 – 169,854 miles
  • 2013 – 161,262 miles
  • 2012 – 151,872 miles
  • 2011 – 137,268 miles
  • 2010 – 129,965 miles
  • 2009 – 125,753 miles
  • 2008 – 116,478 miles
  • 2007 – 102,326 miles
  • 2006 – 90,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,000 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous6 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,000 miles (+11,582)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    217,000 miles
    Test number
    450240892037
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass205,418 miles (+4,414)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    205,418 miles
    Test number
    731400416419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass201,004 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    201,004 miles
    Test number
    645519564609
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail200,996 miles (+4,585)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,996 miles
    Test number
    265024666450
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass196,411 miles (+3,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    196,411 miles
    Test number
    346022812950
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass193,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    193,280 miles
    Test number
    289890755647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail193,279 miles (+4,640)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,279 miles
    Test number
    988750349694
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  8. Pass188,639 miles (+9,146)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    188,639 miles
    Test number
    751262160464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass179,493 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    179,493 miles
    Test number
    438950575172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail179,493 miles (+9,639)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,493 miles
    Test number
    755180975164
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass169,854 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    169,854 miles
    Test number
    847363164187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail169,849 miles (+8,587)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,849 miles
    Test number
    677353864120
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass161,262 miles (+9,390)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    161,262 miles
    Test number
    868635583136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass151,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    151,872 miles
    Test number
    457238962172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail151,872 miles (+14,604)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,872 miles
    Test number
    949557662139
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  16. Pass137,268 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    137,268 miles
    Test number
    487454671110
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail137,268 miles (+7,303)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,268 miles
    Test number
    476113671196
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail129,965 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,965 miles
    Test number
    231037560443
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass129,965 miles (+4,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    129,965 miles
    Test number
    300367860179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass125,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    125,753 miles
    Test number
    634343879159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail125,743 miles (+9,265)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,743 miles
    Test number
    971133479138
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass116,478 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    116,478 miles
    Test number
    194426278124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail116,045 miles (+13,719)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,045 miles
    Test number
    373030458128
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass102,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    102,326 miles
    Test number
    840826757117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail102,326 miles (+11,570)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,326 miles
    Test number
    674376257108
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  26. Pass90,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    90,756 miles
    Test number
    211444056126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 EPY

Does LB02 EPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 EPY expired on 1 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 EPY?
The MOT on LB02 EPY expired on 1 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 EPY done?
LB02 EPY was recorded at 217,000 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2022, an average of 8,057 miles a year.
Has LB02 EPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 EPY has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LB02 EPY 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 EPY find?
LB02 EPY passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2022 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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