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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LB02 UXVMOT history

LB02 UXV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 101,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2026
Mileage
101,414 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 UXV
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 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 UXV was last recorded at 101,414 miles on 30 Aug 2025, 5,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,414 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,000 miles
Average per year
3,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,414 miles
  • 2023 – 95,141 miles
  • 2022 – 94,276 miles
  • 2021 – 91,767 miles
  • 2020 – 90,762 miles
  • 2019 – 86,897 miles
  • 2018 – 85,689 miles
  • 2016 – 82,543 miles
  • 2015 – 78,900 miles
  • 2014 – 74,975 miles
  • 2013 – 71,786 miles
  • 2012 – 67,568 miles
  • 2011 – 64,572 miles
  • 2010 – 61,462 miles
  • 2009 – 53,564 miles
  • 2008 – 47,646 miles
  • 2007 – 41,802 miles
  • 2006 – 29,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,414 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,414 miles (+5,000)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,414 miles
    Test number
    545411518923
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail96,414 miles (+1,273)1 dangerous6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,414 miles
    Test number
    824518608242
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass95,141 miles (+865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,141 miles
    Test number
    395687431891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass94,276 miles (+2,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    94,276 miles
    Test number
    476980719285
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass91,767 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,767 miles
    Test number
    140672893428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,762 miles (+3,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,762 miles
    Test number
    880409369287
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass86,897 miles (+1,208)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,897 miles
    Test number
    557462006351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,689 miles (+3,146)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    85,689 miles
    Test number
    933980466943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,543 miles (+3,643)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,543 miles
    Test number
    349224078083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,900 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,900 miles
    Test number
    793432100685
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail78,894 miles (+3,919)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,894 miles
    Test number
    616016780418
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass74,975 miles (+3,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,975 miles
    Test number
    495253024196
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass71,786 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,786 miles
    Test number
    965091733102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,568 miles (+2,996)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,568 miles
    Test number
    187292512153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,572 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,572 miles
    Test number
    109644861193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,354 miles (+2,892)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,354 miles
    Test number
    639967741136
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side near side front brake disc slightly worn
  17. Pass61,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,462 miles
    Test number
    373605350176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,462 miles (+7,898)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,462 miles
    Test number
    323289640195
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass53,564 miles (+5,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,564 miles
    Test number
    811723039158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  20. Pass47,646 miles (+5,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,646 miles
    Test number
    142888838109
    • 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)
  21. Pass41,802 miles (+12,312)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,802 miles
    Test number
    481929727142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,490 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,490 miles
    Test number
    512636136122
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Questions about LB02 UXV

Does LB02 UXV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 UXV expired on 29 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 UXV?
The MOT on LB02 UXV expired on 29 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 UXV done?
LB02 UXV was recorded at 101,414 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2025, an average of 3,728 miles a year.
Has LB02 UXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 UXV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB02 UXV 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 UXV find?
LB02 UXV passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2025 with 9 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 6 more.

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