
BMW Z3
Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,895 cc
LC02 AMXMOT history
LC02 AMX is a grey petrol BMW Z3 first used on 8 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 82,765 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 82,765 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,564 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC02 AMX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 8 May 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC02 AMX was last recorded at 82,765 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 2,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Feb 2011: 48,708 miles, lower than 49,700 miles on 21 Feb 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 80,473 miles · 26 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,292 miles
- Average per year
- 3,564 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,765 miles
- 2025 – 80,473 miles
- 2024 – 78,799 miles
- 2023 – 78,099 miles
- 2022 – 77,303 miles
- 2021 – 75,902 miles
- 2020 – 74,169 miles
- 2019 – 71,182 miles
- 2018 – 68,718 miles
- 2017 – 67,786 miles
- 2016 – 67,232 miles
- 2015 – 65,466 miles
- 2014 – 64,369 miles
- 2013 – 62,373 miles
- 2012 – 51,440 miles
- 2011 – 48,708 miles
- 2010 – 42,804 miles
- 2009 – 37,606 miles
- 2008 – 31,949 miles
- 2007 – 27,010 miles
- 2006 – 11,157 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Front Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,765 miles (+2,292)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 82,765 miles
- Test number
- 375017721997
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass80,473 miles (+1,674)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 80,473 miles
- Test number
- 184287966784
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box has slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass78,799 miles (+700)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 78,799 miles
- Test number
- 787390305723
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass78,099 miles (+796)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 78,099 miles
- Test number
- 449444874817
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
Pass77,303 miles (+1,401)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 77,303 miles
- Test number
- 749668630197
- 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))
Pass75,902 miles (+1,733)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 75,902 miles
- Test number
- 875423017252
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass74,169 miles (+2,987)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 74,169 miles
- Test number
- 736710850661
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,182 miles (+2,464)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 71,182 miles
- Test number
- 435528421547
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,718 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 68,718 miles
- Test number
- 420649985281
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail68,717 miles (+931)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,717 miles
- Test number
- 601269743976
- DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass67,786 miles (+554)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 67,786 miles
- Test number
- 725630722604
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryFront exhaust mount rusty
Pass67,232 miles (+1,766)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 67,232 miles
- Test number
- 980547704309
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass65,466 miles (+1,097)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 65,466 miles
- Test number
- 467099515183
- NoteOil leak
Pass64,369 miles (+1,996)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 64,369 miles
- Test number
- 786745204265
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass62,373 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 62,373 miles
- Test number
- 935629653033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,373 miles (+10,933)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,373 miles
- Test number
- 705119453054
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,440 miles (+2,732)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 51,440 miles
- Test number
- 768461462097
- NoteOil leak sump area
Pass48,708 miles (-992)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 48,708 miles
- Test number
- 976974351089
- NoteWear in front suspension lower arm rear bushes both sides
Fail49,700 miles (+6,896)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,700 miles
- Test number
- 719442851018
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteWear in front suspension lower arm rear bushes both sides
Pass42,804 miles (+5,198)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 42,804 miles
- Test number
- 173437640054
- NoteThe fuel filler cap rubber seal is cracking/perishing.
- NoteThere are a couple of stone chips/cracks in the front screen all of which contained within the MOT requirements.
Pass37,606 miles (+5,657)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 37,606 miles
- Test number
- 924388649067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,949 miles (+4,939)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 31,949 miles
- Test number
- 252639438051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,010 miles (+15,853)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2008
- Odometer
- 27,010 miles
- Test number
- 113166137104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,157 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2007
- Odometer
- 11,157 miles
- Test number
- 181760456134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC02 AMX
- Does LC02 AMX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC02 AMX is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC02 AMX?
- The MOT on LC02 AMX is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC02 AMX done?
- LC02 AMX was recorded at 82,765 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 3,564 miles a year.
- Has LC02 AMX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC02 AMX has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2018.
- Has the mileage on LC02 AMX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LC02 AMX find?
- LC02 AMX passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.
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