BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
LB02 LMBMOT history
LB02 LMB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 122,919 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 122,919 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,733 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB02 LMB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 5 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB02 LMB was last recorded at 122,919 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 122,917 miles · 3 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 4,733 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,919 miles
- 2024 – 121,920 miles
- 2023 – 121,209 miles
- 2022 – 120,459 miles
- 2021 – 119,209 miles
- 2020 – 118,286 miles
- 2019 – 113,064 miles
- 2018 – 99,402 miles
- 2017 – 97,160 miles
- 2016 – 93,549 miles
- 2015 – 90,396 miles
- 2014 – 86,707 miles
- 2013 – 82,144 miles
- 2012 – 78,217 miles
- 2011 – 72,231 miles
- 2010 – 65,371 miles
- 2009 – 55,957 miles
- 2008 – 45,489 miles
- 2007 – 34,566 miles
- 2006 – 30,509 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,919 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Many parts of suspension and structure corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leaks
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,919 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 122,919 miles
- Test number
- 221664507917
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail122,917 miles (+997)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,917 miles
- Test number
- 654046294480
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass121,920 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 121,920 miles
- Test number
- 368830447375
- AdvisoryMany parts of suspension and structure corroded
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Fail121,918 miles (+709)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,918 miles
- Test number
- 697781786744
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryMany parts of suspension and structure corroded
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Pass121,209 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 121,209 miles
- Test number
- 395349189863
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear BRAKE, ANTI RATTLE CLIP MISSING
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail121,204 miles (+745)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,204 miles
- Test number
- 616750634981
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear BRAKE, ANTI RATTLE CLIP MISSING
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,459 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 120,459 miles
- Test number
- 984841782999
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil
Fail120,453 miles (+1,244)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,453 miles
- Test number
- 564327990377
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil
Pass119,209 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 119,209 miles
- Test number
- 516769472982
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail119,202 miles (+916)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,202 miles
- Test number
- 599719652500
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,286 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 118,286 miles
- Test number
- 612739780470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,282 miles (+5,218)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,282 miles
- Test number
- 521643554751
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass113,064 miles (+13,662)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 113,064 miles
- Test number
- 254563919215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,402 miles (+2,242)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 99,402 miles
- Test number
- 129007637140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,160 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 97,160 miles
- Test number
- 573091708778
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail97,159 miles (+3,610)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,159 miles
- Test number
- 527072241701
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass93,549 miles (+3,153)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 93,549 miles
- Test number
- 816017837409
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass90,396 miles (+61)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 90,396 miles
- Test number
- 480824706971
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Fail90,335 miles (+3,628)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,335 miles
- Test number
- 285607916927
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Pass86,707 miles (+4,563)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 86,707 miles
- Test number
- 297475224365
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- 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)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass82,144 miles (+3,927)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 82,144 miles
- Test number
- 225923633373
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass78,217 miles (+5,986)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 78,217 miles
- Test number
- 536623432301
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass72,231 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 72,231 miles
- Test number
- 896034731328
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Fail72,231 miles (+6,860)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,231 miles
- Test number
- 539644131396
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Pass65,371 miles (+9,414)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 65,371 miles
- Test number
- 464125030308
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass55,957 miles (+10,468)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 55,957 miles
- Test number
- 852131009368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,489 miles (+10,923)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 45,489 miles
- Test number
- 510323808387
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass34,566 miles (+4,057)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 34,566 miles
- Test number
- 912105407335
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass30,509 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 30,509 miles
- Test number
- 880565646273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB02 LMB
- Does LB02 LMB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 LMB is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB02 LMB?
- The MOT on LB02 LMB is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB02 LMB done?
- LB02 LMB was recorded at 122,919 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 4,733 miles a year.
- Has LB02 LMB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB02 LMB has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB02 LMB 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 LMB find?
- LB02 LMB passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front.
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