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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LB02 XMGMOT history

LB02 XMG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 91,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
91,121 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 XMG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 XMG was last recorded at 91,121 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,376 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
745 miles
Average per year
3,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,121 miles
  • 2024 – 90,376 miles
  • 2023 – 89,850 miles
  • 2022 – 89,637 miles
  • 2021 – 89,229 miles
  • 2020 – 89,025 miles
  • 2019 – 88,597 miles
  • 2018 – 87,704 miles
  • 2017 – 87,079 miles
  • 2016 – 86,104 miles
  • 2015 – 84,912 miles
  • 2014 – 80,864 miles
  • 2013 – 74,582 miles
  • 2012 – 67,988 miles
  • 2011 – 62,994 miles
  • 2010 – 56,274 miles
  • 2009 – 50,028 miles
  • 2008 – 46,872 miles
  • 2007 – 42,638 miles
  • 2006 – 35,057 miles
  • 2005 – 27,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,121 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryO/s/r floor slight corrosion

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Tested on a wet day

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,121 miles (+745)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    91,121 miles
    Test number
    384151130772
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r floor slight corrosion

  2. Pass90,376 miles (+526)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    90,376 miles
    Test number
    467860898743
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass89,850 miles (+213)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    89,850 miles
    Test number
    614878335443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass89,637 miles (+408)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,637 miles
    Test number
    953280191655
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  5. Pass89,229 miles (+204)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    89,229 miles
    Test number
    109785675828
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass89,025 miles (+428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,025 miles
    Test number
    850379998619
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront discs poor condition

  7. Pass88,597 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,597 miles
    Test number
    863569192290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Fail88,597 miles (+893)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,597 miles
    Test number
    720937672896
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass87,704 miles (+625)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,704 miles
    Test number
    455353694952
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outer sill rusty
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers
    • AdvisoryTested on a wet day

  10. Pass87,079 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,079 miles
    Test number
    568236390882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail87,075 miles (+971)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,075 miles
    Test number
    508364485463
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass86,104 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,104 miles
    Test number
    204605008670
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted restricting view
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail86,104 miles (+1,192)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,104 miles
    Test number
    631630430606
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted restricting view
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass84,912 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,912 miles
    Test number
    816186040008
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers very rusty
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust has slight blow
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted restricting view
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTested on a wet day

  15. Fail84,912 miles (+4,048)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,912 miles
    Test number
    101862826064
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers very rusty
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust has slight blow
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted restricting view
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTested on a wet day

  16. Pass80,864 miles (+6,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    80,864 miles
    Test number
    467155314493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass74,582 miles (+6,594)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    74,582 miles
    Test number
    138798213312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,988 miles (+4,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    67,988 miles
    Test number
    855843712344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass62,994 miles (+6,720)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,994 miles
    Test number
    337778821354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,274 miles (+6,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,274 miles
    Test number
    574273010315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass50,028 miles (+3,156)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,028 miles
    Test number
    401783519484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,872 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,872 miles
    Test number
    780828318377
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass46,872 miles (+4,234)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,872 miles
    Test number
    801298418322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,638 miles (+7,581)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    42,638 miles
    Test number
    450177427326
    • NoteCentre exhaust silencer pinholed
    • NoteCut in outer sidewall of offside front tyre (not to cords)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteStonechip in front screen (nearside)

  25. Pass35,057 miles (+7,940)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    35,057 miles
    Test number
    810420426388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    27,117 miles
    Test number
    744925935323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 XMG

Does LB02 XMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 XMG is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB02 XMG?
The MOT on LB02 XMG is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 XMG done?
LB02 XMG was recorded at 91,121 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 3,199 miles a year.
Has LB02 XMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 XMG has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LB02 XMG 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 XMG find?
LB02 XMG passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: central front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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