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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LB02 YZMMOT history

LB02 YZM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 83,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
83,223 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 YZM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 YZM was last recorded at 83,223 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 2,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,656 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,567 miles
Average per year
2,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,223 miles
  • 2025 – 80,656 miles
  • 2024 – 78,167 miles
  • 2023 – 75,551 miles
  • 2021 – 71,220 miles
  • 2020 – 65,420 miles
  • 2019 – 62,186 miles
  • 2018 – 60,494 miles
  • 2017 – 58,620 miles
  • 2016 – 56,677 miles
  • 2015 – 55,098 miles
  • 2014 – 53,486 miles
  • 2013 – 52,008 miles
  • 2012 – 50,291 miles
  • 2011 – 47,941 miles
  • 2010 – 46,119 miles
  • 2009 – 43,965 miles
  • 2008 – 41,357 miles
  • 2007 – 38,209 miles
  • 2006 – 34,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,223 miles
  • 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 ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,223 miles (+2,567)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    83,223 miles
    Test number
    919667969624
    • 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 ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))

  2. Pass80,656 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    80,656 miles
    Test number
    496339112491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront D bushes have play

  3. Fail80,656 miles (+81)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,656 miles
    Test number
    947532466635
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront D bushes have play

  4. Fail80,575 miles (+2,408)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,575 miles
    Test number
    940197356895
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass78,167 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    78,167 miles
    Test number
    797367655995
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail78,156 miles (+2,605)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,156 miles
    Test number
    844607117196
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,551 miles (+4,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    75,551 miles
    Test number
    598244438627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass71,220 miles (+209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,220 miles
    Test number
    782458649582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail71,011 miles (+5,591)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,011 miles
    Test number
    656182120841
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached heavily corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached heavily corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass65,420 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,420 miles
    Test number
    608488825522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,308 miles (+3,122)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,308 miles
    Test number
    782640802153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,186 miles (+1,692)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,186 miles
    Test number
    819981151757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,494 miles (+1,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,494 miles
    Test number
    178150762234
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass58,620 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,620 miles
    Test number
    638393000648
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail58,614 miles (+1,937)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,614 miles
    Test number
    288068565127
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass56,677 miles (+1,579)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,677 miles
    Test number
    615898659564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush . (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted .
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

  17. Pass55,098 miles (+1,612)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,098 miles
    Test number
    708656175113
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

  18. Pass53,486 miles (+1,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,486 miles
    Test number
    578998464183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass52,008 miles (+1,717)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,008 miles
    Test number
    437691373135
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteCondition of front number plate (security).

  20. Pass50,291 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,291 miles
    Test number
    247504772101
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCondition of offside rear fog light lense (security) .

  21. Fail50,291 miles (+2,350)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,291 miles
    Test number
    327834472169
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCondition of offside rear fog light lense (security) .

  22. Pass47,941 miles (+1,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,941 miles
    Test number
    198116571160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass46,119 miles (+2,154)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,119 miles
    Test number
    112774730185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,965 miles (+2,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,965 miles
    Test number
    571200549162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass41,357 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,357 miles
    Test number
    494174928105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Fail41,357 miles (+3,148)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,357 miles
    Test number
    552234328127
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass38,209 miles (+4,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,209 miles
    Test number
    530725737164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass34,117 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,117 miles
    Test number
    552344846155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail34,095 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,095 miles
    Test number
    300503546112
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB02 YZM

Does LB02 YZM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 YZM is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB02 YZM?
The MOT on LB02 YZM is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 YZM done?
LB02 YZM was recorded at 83,223 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 2,451 miles a year.
Has LB02 YZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 YZM has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB02 YZM 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 YZM find?
LB02 YZM passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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