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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LB02 XMLMOT history

LB02 XML is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 119,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2023
Mileage
119,295 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 XML
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 XML was last recorded at 119,295 miles on 7 Dec 2022, 1,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,331 miles · 3 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,964 miles
Average per year
5,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 119,295 miles
  • 2021 – 117,331 miles
  • 2020 – 114,501 miles
  • 2019 – 110,824 miles
  • 2018 – 105,164 miles
  • 2017 – 99,288 miles
  • 2016 – 92,883 miles
  • 2014 – 86,756 miles
  • 2013 – 79,865 miles
  • 2012 – 69,623 miles
  • 2011 – 60,381 miles
  • 2010 – 52,445 miles
  • 2009 – 42,619 miles
  • 2008 – 35,245 miles
  • 2007 – 29,110 miles
  • 2006 – 25,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,295 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,295 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    119,295 miles
    Test number
    715575229205
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail119,295 miles (+1,964)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,295 miles
    Test number
    297682902283
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass117,331 miles (+2,830)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,331 miles
    Test number
    749205160545
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,501 miles (+3,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,501 miles
    Test number
    992372204901
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass110,824 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,824 miles
    Test number
    812805410683
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail110,824 miles (+5,660)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,824 miles
    Test number
    230505733707
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass105,164 miles (+5,876)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,164 miles
    Test number
    953230717515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass99,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,288 miles
    Test number
    452967754746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,283 miles (+6,400)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,283 miles
    Test number
    165271229591
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass92,883 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,883 miles
    Test number
    200856960255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,878 miles (+6,122)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,878 miles
    Test number
    863094346425
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated perished (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass86,756 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    86,756 miles
    Test number
    239571104301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail86,756 miles (+6,891)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,756 miles
    Test number
    775431704394
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass79,865 miles (+10,242)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    79,865 miles
    Test number
    569057393254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    69,623 miles
    Test number
    586152082283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,623 miles (+9,242)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,623 miles
    Test number
    907272582215
    • FailureOffside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass60,381 miles (+7,936)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,381 miles
    Test number
    969013881272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass52,445 miles (+9,826)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    52,445 miles
    Test number
    391935100333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass42,619 miles (+7,374)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    42,619 miles
    Test number
    304635699465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,245 miles (+6,135)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,245 miles
    Test number
    504222028241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,110 miles (+3,943)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,110 miles
    Test number
    861718317103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,167 miles
    Test number
    591036726164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,162 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,162 miles
    Test number
    212876726498
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB02 XML

Does LB02 XML currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 XML expired on 6 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 XML?
The MOT on LB02 XML expired on 6 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 XML done?
LB02 XML was recorded at 119,295 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2022, an average of 5,675 miles a year.
Has LB02 XML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 XML has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB02 XML 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 XML find?
LB02 XML passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2022 with 4 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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