BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc
LB02 EXCMOT history
LB02 EXC is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 173,651 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 173,651 mi
- At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,737 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB02 EXC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 28 Jun 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Mar 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB02 EXC was last recorded at 173,651 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 4,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 168,675 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,976 miles
- Average per year
- 7,737 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,651 miles
- 2025 – 168,675 miles
- 2024 – 144,732 miles
- 2023 – 141,167 miles
- 2021 – 138,718 miles
- 2020 – 131,428 miles
- 2019 – 123,615 miles
- 2018 – 117,023 miles
- 2017 – 109,882 miles
- 2016 – 103,889 miles
- 2015 – 93,835 miles
- 2014 – 85,800 miles
- 2013 – 78,529 miles
- 2012 – 71,680 miles
- 2011 – 59,782 miles
- 2010 – 48,739 miles
- 2009 – 35,104 miles
- 2008 – 31,401 miles
- 2007 – 26,309 miles
- 2006 – 21,870 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail173,651 miles
- DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- MinorTyre obviously under inflated both rear (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear arches corroded
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers and under trays fittedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2017
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, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill jacking point area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Both front outer wings corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail173,651 miles (+4,976)1 dangerous7 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,651 miles
- Test number
- 146728392112
- DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorTyre obviously under inflated both rear (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear arches corroded
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers and under trays fitted
Pass168,675 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 168,675 miles
- Test number
- 448222825593
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill jacking point area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail168,675 miles (+23,943)1 major3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,675 miles
- Test number
- 226710611118
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced drivers seat floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill jacking point area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass144,732 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 144,732 miles
- Test number
- 232345647561
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front outer wings corroded
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers and under trays fitted
Fail144,732 miles (+3,565)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,732 miles
- Test number
- 701813112558
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front outer wings corroded
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers and under trays fitted
Pass141,167 miles (+2,449)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 141,167 miles
- Test number
- 327771336380
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass138,718 miles (+7,290)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 138,718 miles
- Test number
- 450394667268
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass131,428 miles (+7,813)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 131,428 miles
- Test number
- 999702846846
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass123,615 miles (+6,592)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 123,615 miles
- Test number
- 807021305097
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers and under trays fitted
Pass117,023 miles (+7,141)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 117,023 miles
- Test number
- 477280596624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,882 miles (+5,993)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 109,882 miles
- Test number
- 206349510651
- AdvisoryBoth front and rear tyres close to limit
- AdvisoryBoth main brake pipes at rear slightly corroded
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers and under trays fitted
Pass103,889 miles (+10,054)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 103,889 miles
- Test number
- 996073241975
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen
- AdvisoryUnder trays and plastic sill covers fitted
Pass93,835 miles (+8,035)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 93,835 miles
- Test number
- 321096582828
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn outside edge
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
Pass85,800 miles (+7,271)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 85,800 miles
- Test number
- 235028994200
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NotePlastic sill covers fitted
Pass78,529 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 78,529 miles
- Test number
- 965861583249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,498 miles (+6,818)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,498 miles
- Test number
- 859730283261
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteVery slight bulge starting to appear on inner edge wall of offside front tyre
Pass71,680 miles (+11,898)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 71,680 miles
- Test number
- 217359872231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,782 miles (+11,043)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 59,782 miles
- Test number
- 595660911208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,739 miles (+13,635)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 48,739 miles
- Test number
- 882403800229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,104 miles (+3,703)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 35,104 miles
- Test number
- 463645219240
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges
Pass31,401 miles (+5,092)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 31,401 miles
- Test number
- 801408808201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,309 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 26,309 miles
- Test number
- 470184417280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,287 miles (+4,417)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,287 miles
- Test number
- 134384617218
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,870 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 21,870 miles
- Test number
- 130765316215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB02 EXC
- Does LB02 EXC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB02 EXC expired on 28 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB02 EXC?
- The MOT on LB02 EXC expired on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB02 EXC done?
- LB02 EXC was recorded at 173,651 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 7,737 miles a year.
- Has LB02 EXC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB02 EXC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB02 EXC 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 EXC find?
- LB02 EXC failed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault, and 13 more.
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