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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LB02 MTVMOT history

LB02 MTV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 91,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
91,908 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 MTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 MTV was last recorded at 91,908 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 4,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jul 2022: 87,304 miles, lower than 87,942 miles on 21 Aug 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,328 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,580 miles
Average per year
1,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,908 miles
  • 2025 – 87,328 miles
  • 2023 – 87,325 miles
  • 2022 – 87,304 miles
  • 2021 – 87,942 miles
  • 2020 – 87,060 miles
  • 2019 – 86,822 miles
  • 2018 – 86,763 miles
  • 2017 – 86,743 miles
  • 2016 – 86,330 miles
  • 2015 – 84,263 miles
  • 2014 – 82,271 miles
  • 2013 – 79,900 miles
  • 2012 – 79,333 miles
  • 2011 – 78,868 miles
  • 2010 – 76,578 miles
  • 2009 – 74,413 miles
  • 2008 – 72,083 miles
  • 2007 – 69,486 miles
  • 2006 – 67,351 miles
  • 2005 – 64,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,908 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front brake slight binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,908 miles (+4,580)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    91,908 miles
    Test number
    943088166830
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass87,328 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    87,328 miles
    Test number
    393280516557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail87,328 miles (+3)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,328 miles
    Test number
    503865762149
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass87,325 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,325 miles
    Test number
    440676711899
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass87,304 miles (-638)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,304 miles
    Test number
    964668410778
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass87,942 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,942 miles
    Test number
    981800805591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail87,942 miles (+882)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,942 miles
    Test number
    752604308649
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass87,060 miles (+238)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,060 miles
    Test number
    946043680996
    • AdvisoryEML Light.
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass86,822 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    86,822 miles
    Test number
    630962861812
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass86,763 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,763 miles
    Test number
    713462275434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass86,743 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    86,743 miles
    Test number
    456824219144
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slight binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Fail86,743 miles (+413)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,743 miles
    Test number
    337654494360
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slight binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass86,330 miles (+2,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    86,330 miles
    Test number
    617430297069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding

  14. Pass84,263 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,263 miles
    Test number
    606430895126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,271 miles (+2,371)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,271 miles
    Test number
    428023494123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,900 miles (+567)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,900 miles
    Test number
    105410593121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,333 miles (+465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,333 miles
    Test number
    886605492194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass78,868 miles (+2,290)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    78,868 miles
    Test number
    746223491174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,578 miles (+2,165)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    76,578 miles
    Test number
    751465590105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,413 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    74,413 miles
    Test number
    883026699171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,083 miles (+2,597)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    72,083 miles
    Test number
    493072798199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,486 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    69,486 miles
    Test number
    543270487156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,351 miles (+2,493)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    67,351 miles
    Test number
    563268686121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    64,858 miles
    Test number
    502957885162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail64,858 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,858 miles
    Test number
    422707985156
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB02 MTV

Does LB02 MTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 MTV is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB02 MTV?
The MOT on LB02 MTV is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 MTV done?
LB02 MTV was recorded at 91,908 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 1,312 miles a year.
Has LB02 MTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 MTV has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB02 MTV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jul 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB02 MTV find?
LB02 MTV passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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