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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,895 cc

LB02 YAFMOT history

LB02 YAF is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 15 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 97,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
97,449 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 YAF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 YAF was last recorded at 97,449 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 1,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Dec 2022: 91,383 miles, lower than 91,384 miles on 2 Dec 2022.

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
96,329 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,120 miles
Average per year
3,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,449 miles
  • 2024 – 96,329 miles
  • 2023 – 93,764 miles
  • 2022 – 91,383 miles
  • 2021 – 88,361 miles
  • 2020 – 85,969 miles
  • 2019 – 81,754 miles
  • 2018 – 77,315 miles
  • 2017 – 72,865 miles
  • 2016 – 64,576 miles
  • 2015 – 58,435 miles
  • 2014 – 53,948 miles
  • 2013 – 53,378 miles
  • 2012 – 51,911 miles
  • 2011 – 49,996 miles
  • 2010 – 48,458 miles
  • 2008 – 42,213 miles
  • 2007 – 38,967 miles
  • 2006 – 29,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,449 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryMain steel pipes rear end heavily greased
  • AdvisoryN/s front side lens holed
  • AdvisoryRear window tape repair

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 efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,449 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    97,449 miles
    Test number
    454365531534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryMain steel pipes rear end heavily greased
    • AdvisoryN/s front side lens holed
    • AdvisoryRear window tape repair

  2. Fail97,444 miles (+1,115)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,444 miles
    Test number
    222394493718
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s rear main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded outer (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s front side lens holed
    • AdvisoryRear window tape repair

  3. Pass96,329 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    96,329 miles
    Test number
    377184495723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail96,329 miles (+2,565)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,329 miles
    Test number
    350420320548
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass93,764 miles (+2,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    93,764 miles
    Test number
    589666683890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass91,383 miles (-1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,383 miles
    Test number
    535703779790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail91,384 miles (+3,023)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,384 miles
    Test number
    918439272580
    • MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass88,361 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,361 miles
    Test number
    886582777118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,969 miles
    Test number
    569742909140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,969 miles (+4,215)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,969 miles
    Test number
    173964381103
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass81,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,754 miles
    Test number
    864371270165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,754 miles (+4,439)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,754 miles
    Test number
    790050360402
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass77,315 miles (+4,450)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,315 miles
    Test number
    363697714493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,865 miles (+8,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,865 miles
    Test number
    204166968183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass64,576 miles (+6,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,576 miles
    Test number
    447955038988
    • AdvisoryFront pads worn low 2mm
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn very close to limit

  16. Pass58,435 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,435 miles
    Test number
    896675275159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,420 miles (+4,472)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,420 miles
    Test number
    727616165197
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass53,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,948 miles
    Test number
    697770374170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,948 miles (+570)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,948 miles
    Test number
    109008064174
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass53,378 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,378 miles
    Test number
    299175243277
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perrish

  21. Fail53,376 miles (+1,465)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,376 miles
    Test number
    766252043203
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perrish

  22. Pass51,911 miles (+1,915)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,911 miles
    Test number
    646482442226
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteObd light on

  23. Pass49,996 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,996 miles
    Test number
    357382721242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,458 miles (+6,245)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,458 miles
    Test number
    662774680109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,213 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,213 miles
    Test number
    410276758208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,967 miles (+9,926)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,967 miles
    Test number
    344399467214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail29,041 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,041 miles
    Test number
    570712326278
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  28. Pass29,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,041 miles
    Test number
    770672326231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 YAF

Does LB02 YAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 YAF is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB02 YAF?
The MOT on LB02 YAF is valid until 9 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 YAF done?
LB02 YAF was recorded at 97,449 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 3,542 miles a year.
Has LB02 YAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 YAF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB02 YAF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Dec 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB02 YAF find?
LB02 YAF passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; main steel pipes rear end heavily greased; n/s front side lens holed, and 1 more.

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