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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LB02 XNUMOT history

LB02 XNU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Aug 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 169,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2022
Mileage
169,219 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 XNU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB02 XNU was last recorded at 169,219 miles on 30 Sept 2022, 6,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,643 miles · 7 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
6,576 miles
Average per year
7,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 169,219 miles
  • 2021 – 162,643 miles
  • 2020 – 158,149 miles
  • 2019 – 150,192 miles
  • 2018 – 147,253 miles
  • 2017 – 139,213 miles
  • 2016 – 131,836 miles
  • 2015 – 122,162 miles
  • 2014 – 114,321 miles
  • 2013 – 107,368 miles
  • 2012 – 99,909 miles
  • 2011 – 90,843 miles
  • 2010 – 83,038 miles
  • 2009 – 75,901 miles
  • 2008 – 66,463 miles
  • 2007 – 58,236 miles
  • 2006 – 45,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail169,219 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached excessively corroded and worn very thin at top mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe along the side of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe along the side of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe going into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • O/s rear indicator faded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Fuel cap seal split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail169,219 miles (+6,576)3 dangerous7 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,219 miles
    Test number
    569127224291
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached excessively corroded and worn very thin at top mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe along the side of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe along the side of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe going into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass162,643 miles (+38)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    162,643 miles
    Test number
    571844295591
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal split

  3. Fail162,605 miles (+4,456)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,605 miles
    Test number
    638897148204
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal split

  4. Pass158,149 miles (+7,957)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    158,149 miles
    Test number
    291440406835
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass150,192 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    150,192 miles
    Test number
    609510276172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    147,253 miles
    Test number
    226439397137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail147,250 miles (+8,037)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,250 miles
    Test number
    448589180328
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator n/s front wear lead snapped (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass139,213 miles (+7,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    139,213 miles
    Test number
    699007493900
    • AdvisoryO/s/r indicator colour faded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre valve cracking (just ok)

  9. Pass131,836 miles (+9,674)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    131,836 miles
    Test number
    425525600072
    • AdvisoryBrake wear indicator illuminated
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryO/s rear indicator faded
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre valve cracking

  10. Pass122,162 miles (+100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    122,162 miles
    Test number
    493995084461
    • AdvisoryEML and brake pad wear lights illuminated
    • AdvisoryO/s rear indicator faded
    • AdvisoryO/s rear parking brake just ok

  11. Fail122,062 miles (+7,741)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,062 miles
    Test number
    203269792181
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEML and brake pad wear lights illuminated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated just ok (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryO/s rear indicator faded
    • AdvisoryO/s rear parking brake just ok

  12. Pass114,321 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    114,321 miles
    Test number
    458530514379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail114,318 miles (+6,950)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,318 miles
    Test number
    486340214497
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass107,368 miles (+7,459)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    107,368 miles
    Test number
    128057913329
    • NoteBoth front flexi brake hoses are cracked and deteriated, just ok at time of test

  15. Pass99,909 miles (+9,066)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    99,909 miles
    Test number
    957800712306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,843 miles (+7,805)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    90,843 miles
    Test number
    316295751221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,038 miles (+7,137)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    83,038 miles
    Test number
    604333140244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,901 miles (+9,438)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    75,901 miles
    Test number
    773949759220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,463 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    66,463 miles
    Test number
    491583138248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,449 miles (+8,213)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,449 miles
    Test number
    961072538230
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass58,236 miles (+12,911)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,236 miles
    Test number
    911043247241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,325 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,325 miles
    Test number
    561794646295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB02 XNU

Does LB02 XNU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 XNU expired on 9 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 XNU?
The MOT on LB02 XNU expired on 9 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 XNU done?
LB02 XNU was recorded at 169,219 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2022, an average of 7,705 miles a year.
Has LB02 XNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 XNU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB02 XNU 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 XNU find?
LB02 XNU failed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2022 with 3 dangerous defects, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside rear shock absorbers likely to become detached excessively corroded and worn very thin at top mount, and 19 more.

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