BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
LB02 VKNMOT history
LB02 VKN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 99,519 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 99,519 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,945 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB02 VKN
- 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 valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB02 VKN was last recorded at 99,519 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 99,155 miles · 11 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 364 miles
- Average per year
- 4,945 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 99,519 miles
- 2024 – 99,155 miles
- 2023 – 97,308 miles
- 2022 – 97,221 miles
- 2020 – 94,843 miles
- 2018 – 87,405 miles
- 2017 – 83,165 miles
- 2016 – 79,547 miles
- 2015 – 73,215 miles
- 2014 – 69,582 miles
- 2013 – 65,491 miles
- 2012 – 61,047 miles
- 2011 – 56,535 miles
- 2010 – 52,613 miles
- 2009 – 48,314 miles
- 2008 – 42,930 miles
- 2007 – 38,101 miles
- 2006 – 3,711 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,519 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at rigid to flexi
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,519 miles (+364)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 99,519 miles
- Test number
- 661849343639
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass99,155 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 99,155 miles
- Test number
- 262826034672
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at rigid to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail99,155 miles (+1,847)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,155 miles
- Test number
- 759954953466
- DangerousYellow brake warning light illuminated on dash
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at rigid to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass97,308 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 97,308 miles
- Test number
- 481491763896
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at rigid to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Fail97,308 miles (+87)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,308 miles
- Test number
- 794454564024
- DangerousNearside Front inner wheel arch insecure - rubbing on wheel when on full lock
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not located correctly (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at rigid to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Pass97,221 miles (+2,378)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 97,221 miles
- Test number
- 128422697528
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,843 miles (+2,081)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 94,843 miles
- Test number
- 830247159168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,762 miles (+5,357)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 92,762 miles
- Test number
- 225069744535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,405 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 87,405 miles
- Test number
- 539503468805
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Fail87,405 miles (+4,240)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,405 miles
- Test number
- 161477050962
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass83,165 miles (+3,618)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 83,165 miles
- Test number
- 591963848298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,547 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 79,547 miles
- Test number
- 801264658345
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail79,547 miles (+6,332)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,547 miles
- Test number
- 986789080537
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail73,215 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,215 miles
- Test number
- 379857095111
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass73,215 miles (+3,633)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 73,215 miles
- Test number
- 445577795135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,582 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 69,582 miles
- Test number
- 297186914238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,582 miles (+4,091)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,582 miles
- Test number
- 395296514413
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass65,491 miles (+4,444)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 65,491 miles
- Test number
- 126160723277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,047 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 61,047 miles
- Test number
- 545379512210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,047 miles (+438)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,047 miles
- Test number
- 967509612290
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Fail60,609 miles (+4,074)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,609 miles
- Test number
- 429394872185
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass56,535 miles (+3,922)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 56,535 miles
- Test number
- 607712321292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,613 miles (+4,299)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 52,613 miles
- Test number
- 540997810249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,314 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 48,314 miles
- Test number
- 872912329281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,310 miles (+5,380)6 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,310 miles
- Test number
- 830800929245
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRegistration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass42,930 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 42,930 miles
- Test number
- 171214428248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,906 miles (+4,805)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,906 miles
- Test number
- 363431028460
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass38,101 miles (+34,390)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 38,101 miles
- Test number
- 810815207211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,711 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 3,711 miles
- Test number
- 521018766161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB02 VKN
- Does LB02 VKN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 VKN is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB02 VKN?
- The MOT on LB02 VKN is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB02 VKN done?
- LB02 VKN was recorded at 99,519 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 4,945 miles a year.
- Has LB02 VKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB02 VKN has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB02 VKN 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 VKN find?
- LB02 VKN passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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