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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.

LC02 AMX grey BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass82,765 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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)
  13. Pass65,466 miles (+1,097)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,466 miles
    Test number
    467099515183
    • NoteOil leak
  14. 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
  15. Pass62,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    62,373 miles
    Test number
    935629653033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass51,440 miles (+2,732)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,440 miles
    Test number
    768461462097
    • NoteOil leak sump area
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. Pass37,606 miles (+5,657)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,606 miles
    Test number
    924388649067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,949 miles (+4,939)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    31,949 miles
    Test number
    252639438051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,010 miles (+15,853)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,010 miles
    Test number
    113166137104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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