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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LB02 XLFMOT history

LB02 XLF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 140,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2025
Mileage
140,667 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 XLF
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
19 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 XLF was last recorded at 140,667 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,664 miles · 19 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,667 miles
  • 2022 – 140,649 miles
  • 2021 – 139,509 miles
  • 2019 – 136,784 miles
  • 2018 – 135,477 miles
  • 2017 – 133,662 miles
  • 2016 – 129,318 miles
  • 2014 – 128,886 miles
  • 2013 – 126,210 miles
  • 2012 – 121,811 miles
  • 2011 – 110,940 miles
  • 2010 – 100,591 miles
  • 2008 – 75,801 miles
  • 2007 – 57,042 miles
  • 2006 – 40,991 miles
  • 2005 – 30,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,667 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,667 miles (+3)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    140,667 miles
    Test number
    496792061426
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail140,664 miles (+9)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,664 miles
    Test number
    312567893802
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail140,655 miles (+6)2 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,655 miles
    Test number
    410286188503
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail140,649 miles (+1,140)2 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,649 miles
    Test number
    410800338850
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated dounut (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil light on intermitantly

  5. Pass139,509 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    139,509 miles
    Test number
    168525115367
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Fail139,509 miles (+2,725)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,509 miles
    Test number
    987849040324
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass136,784 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    136,784 miles
    Test number
    571900445957
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  8. Fail136,784 miles (+1,307)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,784 miles
    Test number
    883034103550
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  9. Pass135,477 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,477 miles
    Test number
    565616348884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,662 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    133,662 miles
    Test number
    210755898522
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail133,622 miles (+4,304)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,622 miles
    Test number
    138537146509
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass129,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    129,318 miles
    Test number
    600476813922
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail129,318 miles (+432)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,318 miles
    Test number
    291406314147
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass128,886 miles (+2,676)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    128,886 miles
    Test number
    596334414311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass126,210 miles (+4,399)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    126,210 miles
    Test number
    829912183100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass121,811 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    121,811 miles
    Test number
    155526532220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail118,987 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,987 miles
    Test number
    397034152028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteRear disc worn

  18. Pass118,987 miles (+8,047)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    118,987 miles
    Test number
    998744252062
    • NoteRear disc worn

  19. Pass110,940 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    110,940 miles
    Test number
    538804331074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail110,940 miles (+10,349)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,940 miles
    Test number
    899994731089
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass100,591 miles (+24,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    100,591 miles
    Test number
    590422940029
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass75,801 miles (+18,759)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    75,801 miles
    Test number
    820949918291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,042 miles (+16,051)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    57,042 miles
    Test number
    893003497137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,991 miles (+10,575)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,991 miles
    Test number
    883683566124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    30,416 miles
    Test number
    204394615220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 XLF

Does LB02 XLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 XLF expired on 20 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 XLF?
The MOT on LB02 XLF expired on 20 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 XLF done?
LB02 XLF was recorded at 140,667 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 5,787 miles a year.
Has LB02 XLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 XLF has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB02 XLF 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 XLF find?
LB02 XLF passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 2 more.

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