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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,996 cc

LB02 ZBUMOT history

LB02 ZBU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
101,842 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 ZBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 ZBU was last recorded at 101,842 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 3,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,483 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,359 miles
Average per year
4,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,842 miles
  • 2024 – 98,483 miles
  • 2023 – 94,728 miles
  • 2022 – 89,907 miles
  • 2021 – 86,883 miles
  • 2020 – 86,855 miles
  • 2018 – 85,710 miles
  • 2017 – 84,789 miles
  • 2016 – 83,814 miles
  • 2015 – 79,875 miles
  • 2014 – 74,868 miles
  • 2013 – 69,086 miles
  • 2012 – 62,603 miles
  • 2011 – 54,972 miles
  • 2010 – 46,733 miles
  • 2009 – 38,649 miles
  • 2008 – 32,532 miles
  • 2007 – 27,475 miles
  • 2006 – 19,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,842 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,842 miles (+3,359)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    101,842 miles
    Test number
    507069160723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,483 miles (+3,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,483 miles
    Test number
    368745884357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass94,728 miles (+4,821)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,728 miles
    Test number
    781445982170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Dry Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass89,907 miles (+3,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    89,907 miles
    Test number
    672565464984
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,883 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    86,883 miles
    Test number
    234840031371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,876 miles (+21)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,876 miles
    Test number
    201019277935
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system over fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (inner ball joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass86,855 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,855 miles
    Test number
    519371907046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,710 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,710 miles
    Test number
    334244494890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,789 miles (+975)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,789 miles
    Test number
    368329447745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,814 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    83,814 miles
    Test number
    765134983378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,777 miles (+3,902)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,777 miles
    Test number
    385992937733
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass79,875 miles (+5,007)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    79,875 miles
    Test number
    279305115241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass74,868 miles (+5,782)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,868 miles
    Test number
    389510824464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,086 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    69,086 miles
    Test number
    819781113296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail69,041 miles (+6,438)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,041 miles
    Test number
    569317503276
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers slightly smeary

  16. Pass62,603 miles (+7,631)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,603 miles
    Test number
    327970612267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    54,972 miles
    Test number
    477538231293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,972 miles (+8,239)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,972 miles
    Test number
    289558631269
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass46,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,733 miles
    Test number
    751215820232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,733 miles (+8,084)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,733 miles
    Test number
    780495820238
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass38,649 miles (+6,117)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,649 miles
    Test number
    212129319237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,532 miles
    Test number
    712594938233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,532 miles (+5,057)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,532 miles
    Test number
    694488628274
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass27,475 miles (+8,470)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    27,475 miles
    Test number
    564897527267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,005 miles
    Test number
    560795736231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 ZBU

Does LB02 ZBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 ZBU is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB02 ZBU?
The MOT on LB02 ZBU is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 ZBU done?
LB02 ZBU was recorded at 101,842 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 4,301 miles a year.
Has LB02 ZBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 ZBU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LB02 ZBU 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 ZBU find?
LB02 ZBU passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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