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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

LB02 EXLMOT history

LB02 EXL is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 28 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 90,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2025
Mileage
90,021 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2024
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 EXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 EXL was last recorded at 90,021 miles on 25 Apr 2024, 348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,673 miles · 7 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
348 miles
Average per year
3,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 90,021 miles
  • 2023 – 89,673 miles
  • 2022 – 89,047 miles
  • 2020 – 88,150 miles
  • 2019 – 86,759 miles
  • 2018 – 84,667 miles
  • 2017 – 82,878 miles
  • 2016 – 81,436 miles
  • 2015 – 79,535 miles
  • 2014 – 74,217 miles
  • 2013 – 68,939 miles
  • 2012 – 63,428 miles
  • 2011 – 57,692 miles
  • 2010 – 53,799 miles
  • 2009 – 48,343 miles
  • 2008 – 41,873 miles
  • 2007 – 35,771 miles
  • 2006 – 28,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,021 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,021 miles (+348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    90,021 miles
    Test number
    975399332206
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,673 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    89,673 miles
    Test number
    506160433152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,047 miles (+897)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,047 miles
    Test number
    197845299794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,150 miles (+1,391)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,150 miles
    Test number
    627218673068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,759 miles (+2,092)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,759 miles
    Test number
    862938418229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,667 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,667 miles
    Test number
    153531135393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,878 miles (+1,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    82,878 miles
    Test number
    832005895295
    • 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)

  8. Pass81,436 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,436 miles
    Test number
    930530526900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,535 miles (+5,318)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,535 miles
    Test number
    239220219727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,217 miles (+5,278)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,217 miles
    Test number
    427002574278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,939 miles (+5,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,939 miles
    Test number
    619386373291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass63,428 miles (+5,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,428 miles
    Test number
    309016872273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass57,692 miles (+3,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,692 miles
    Test number
    338813661218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass53,799 miles (+5,456)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,799 miles
    Test number
    404017070265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,343 miles (+6,470)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,343 miles
    Test number
    632814169233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,873 miles (+6,102)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,873 miles
    Test number
    311138548240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,771 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,771 miles
    Test number
    781778997151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Fail35,764 miles (+6,948)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,764 miles
    Test number
    113905697188
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass28,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    28,816 miles
    Test number
    763154296155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 EXL

Does LB02 EXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 EXL expired on 24 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 EXL?
The MOT on LB02 EXL expired on 24 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 EXL done?
LB02 EXL was recorded at 90,021 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2024, an average of 3,441 miles a year.
Has LB02 EXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 EXL has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2007.
Has the mileage on LB02 EXL 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 EXL find?
LB02 EXL passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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