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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LB02 JYJMOT history

LB02 JYJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 157,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2025
Mileage
157,150 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2024
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 JYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 JYJ was last recorded at 157,150 miles on 9 Aug 2024, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,137 miles · 29 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
6,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 157,150 miles
  • 2023 – 155,635 miles
  • 2022 – 154,185 miles
  • 2021 – 153,208 miles
  • 2020 – 152,522 miles
  • 2019 – 151,365 miles
  • 2018 – 149,229 miles
  • 2017 – 145,037 miles
  • 2016 – 142,213 miles
  • 2015 – 137,533 miles
  • 2014 – 134,021 miles
  • 2013 – 129,687 miles
  • 2012 – 125,404 miles
  • 2011 – 120,381 miles
  • 2010 – 108,978 miles
  • 2009 – 87,289 miles
  • 2008 – 62,786 miles
  • 2007 – 60,620 miles
  • 2006 – 29,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,150 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • ENGINE LIGHT ON

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,150 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    157,150 miles
    Test number
    130978291237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail157,137 miles (+1,502)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,137 miles
    Test number
    240339890015
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml light on.

  3. Pass155,635 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    155,635 miles
    Test number
    537237198366
    • AdvisoryENGINE LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail155,622 miles (+1,437)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,622 miles
    Test number
    452454635167
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass154,185 miles (+977)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    154,185 miles
    Test number
    254311566739
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,208 miles (+686)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    153,208 miles
    Test number
    207560152264
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,522 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    152,522 miles
    Test number
    692237239146
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Fail152,522 miles (+1,157)2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,522 miles
    Test number
    378825124228
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Pass151,365 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    151,365 miles
    Test number
    835702633685
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail151,365 miles (+2,136)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,365 miles
    Test number
    589836330799
    • DangerousOffside Front Body component likely to become detached Lower arch liner fouling on wheel on full lock and detached at bumper. (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass149,229 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    149,229 miles
    Test number
    462021992755
    • AdvisoryFront brake inbalance

  12. Fail149,224 miles (+4,187)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,224 miles
    Test number
    206625901328
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake inbalance

  13. Pass145,037 miles (+2,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    145,037 miles
    Test number
    748698836551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass142,213 miles (+4,680)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    142,213 miles
    Test number
    385423000878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexi cracked/perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryAux belts cracked and perished

  15. Pass137,533 miles (+3,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    137,533 miles
    Test number
    959529605237
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  16. Pass134,021 miles (+16)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    134,021 miles
    Test number
    806427814200
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside parking brake effort is low
    • NoteOffside rear light lense is cracked

  17. Fail134,005 miles (+4,318)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,005 miles
    Test number
    525676014248
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside parking brake effort is low
    • NoteOffside rear light lense is cracked

  18. Fail129,687 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,687 miles
    Test number
    156230093166
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass129,687 miles (+4,283)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    129,687 miles
    Test number
    979050293196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass125,404 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    125,404 miles
    Test number
    445181692147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r jacking block missing

  21. Fail125,404 miles (+5,023)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,404 miles
    Test number
    868261992117
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r jacking block missing

  22. Pass120,381 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    120,381 miles
    Test number
    329607011436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail120,380 miles (+11,402)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,380 miles
    Test number
    365496711464
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  24. Pass108,978 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    108,978 miles
    Test number
    120630800233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail108,879 miles (+21,590)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,879 miles
    Test number
    901535490105
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass87,289 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    87,289 miles
    Test number
    241589899133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail87,287 miles (+24,501)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,287 miles
    Test number
    232858599186
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  28. Pass62,786 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    62,786 miles
    Test number
    650968258168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass60,620 miles (+19,306)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    60,620 miles
    Test number
    962182847328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass41,314 miles (+11,930)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    41,314 miles
    Test number
    654882917051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass29,384 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,384 miles
    Test number
    172739886427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail29,358 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,358 miles
    Test number
    732276786068
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB02 JYJ

Does LB02 JYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 JYJ expired on 8 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 JYJ?
The MOT on LB02 JYJ expired on 8 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 JYJ done?
LB02 JYJ was recorded at 157,150 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2024, an average of 6,956 miles a year.
Has LB02 JYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 JYJ has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB02 JYJ 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 JYJ find?
LB02 JYJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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