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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LB02 XLVMOT history

LB02 XLV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2025
Mileage
108,302 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 XLV
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
17 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 XLV was last recorded at 108,302 miles on 27 Jul 2024, 321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Feb 2018: 105,432 miles, lower than 109,030 miles on 25 Jan 2017.

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
107,981 miles · 5 May 2023
Between the last two tests
321 miles
Average per year
3,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,302 miles
  • 2023 – 107,981 miles
  • 2020 – 107,814 miles
  • 2018 – 105,432 miles
  • 2017 – 109,030 miles
  • 2016 – 99,153 miles
  • 2014 – 93,528 miles
  • 2013 – 87,382 miles
  • 2012 – 77,627 miles
  • 2011 – 70,643 miles
  • 2010 – 64,609 miles
  • 2009 – 59,286 miles
  • 2008 – 52,438 miles
  • 2007 – 45,936 miles
  • 2006 – 40,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,302 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,302 miles (+321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,302 miles
    Test number
    296195512877
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass107,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    107,981 miles
    Test number
    315730859700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail107,981 miles (+167)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,981 miles
    Test number
    718556495246
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass107,814 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,814 miles
    Test number
    509424916574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail107,813 miles (+2,381)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,813 miles
    Test number
    368322535999
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Due to brake pipes. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass105,432 miles (-3,598)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,432 miles
    Test number
    196462087469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,030 miles (+9,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,030 miles
    Test number
    357628260348
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass99,153 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    99,153 miles
    Test number
    293502263259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush ball joint has slight play.advise (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shock has visible fluid leak.advise (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit osr and nsr tyres getting close to legal limit.advise (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear rear disc and pads low.advise

  9. Fail99,153 miles (+5,625)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,153 miles
    Test number
    518859463892
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush ball joint has slight play.advise (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shock has visible fluid leak.advise (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit osr and nsr tyres getting close to legal limit.advise (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear rear disc and pads low.advise

  10. Pass93,528 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    93,528 miles
    Test number
    689433784235
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOsf slight brake bind.

  11. Fail93,528 miles (+6,146)4 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,528 miles
    Test number
    799793384210
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOsf slight brake bind.

  12. Pass87,382 miles (+9,755)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    87,382 miles
    Test number
    217834223213
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass77,627 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    77,627 miles
    Test number
    857203472226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,388 miles (+6,745)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,388 miles
    Test number
    616085762203
    • 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)

  15. Fail70,643 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,643 miles
    Test number
    579243271204
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass70,643 miles (+6,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,643 miles
    Test number
    589853471251
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass64,609 miles (+5,323)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,609 miles
    Test number
    780104770279
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  18. Pass59,286 miles (+6,848)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,286 miles
    Test number
    833344069264
    • NoteBrake wear indicator light on

  19. Pass52,438 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,438 miles
    Test number
    353146898487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,942 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,942 miles
    Test number
    334100088168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,936 miles (+5,876)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,936 miles
    Test number
    101888387150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,060 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,060 miles
    Test number
    991538686115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,993 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,993 miles
    Test number
    110491186142
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LB02 XLV

Does LB02 XLV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 XLV expired on 26 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 XLV?
The MOT on LB02 XLV expired on 26 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 XLV done?
LB02 XLV was recorded at 108,302 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2024, an average of 3,779 miles a year.
Has LB02 XLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 XLV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB02 XLV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB02 XLV find?
LB02 XLV passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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