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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LE02 LALMOT history

LE02 LAL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 23 of 35 MOT tests, with 120,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

LE02 LAL silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
120,154 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
35
23 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE02 LAL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE02 LAL was last recorded at 120,154 miles on 25 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Aug 2026: 120,154 miles, lower than 120,156 miles on 24 Aug 2026.

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
120,156 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Average per year
4,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,154 miles
  • 2025 – 118,787 miles
  • 2024 – 116,893 miles
  • 2023 – 115,658 miles
  • 2022 – 113,688 miles
  • 2021 – 111,237 miles
  • 2020 – 108,448 miles
  • 2019 – 107,957 miles
  • 2018 – 106,740 miles
  • 2017 – 103,955 miles
  • 2016 – 101,428 miles
  • 2015 – 98,866 miles
  • 2014 – 96,090 miles
  • 2013 – 93,084 miles
  • 2012 – 89,930 miles
  • 2011 – 83,699 miles
  • 2010 – 72,750 miles
  • 2009 – 64,979 miles
  • 2008 – 60,041 miles
  • 2007 – 49,726 miles
  • 2006 – 35,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,154 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Major6 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

35 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,154 miles (-2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    120,154 miles
    Test number
    801422161430
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail120,156 miles (+1,369)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,156 miles
    Test number
    389833283010
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass118,787 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    118,787 miles
    Test number
    480328689941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail118,787 miles (+1,894)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,787 miles
    Test number
    681143912328
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass116,893 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    116,893 miles
    Test number
    221829244255
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail116,893 miles (+1,235)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,893 miles
    Test number
    728178390519
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,658 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,658 miles
    Test number
    411763299666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail115,657 miles (+1,969)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,657 miles
    Test number
    845295221509
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass113,688 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    113,688 miles
    Test number
    949244214232
    • 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))

  10. Fail113,643 miles (+2,406)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,643 miles
    Test number
    817435666464
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass111,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,237 miles
    Test number
    191115105828
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail111,237 miles (+2,789)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,237 miles
    Test number
    661074119669
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass108,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    108,448 miles
    Test number
    931085024323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,448 miles (+491)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,448 miles
    Test number
    511122661902
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass107,957 miles (+1,217)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    107,957 miles
    Test number
    941807333365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,740 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    106,740 miles
    Test number
    535222466544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,955 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,955 miles
    Test number
    859086596727
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail103,955 miles (+2,527)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,955 miles
    Test number
    476592102798
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass101,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    101,428 miles
    Test number
    918615921370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail101,428 miles (+2,562)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,428 miles
    Test number
    632522520616
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass98,866 miles (+2,776)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,866 miles
    Test number
    697254185157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,090 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    96,090 miles
    Test number
    319927274105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Fail96,090 miles (+3,006)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,090 miles
    Test number
    148635974166
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass93,084 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,084 miles
    Test number
    455613193100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail93,078 miles (+3,148)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,078 miles
    Test number
    616982393124
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth side repeaters slightly discoloured
    • NoteO/s/f tyre in poor condition
    • NoteRear pads low

  26. Pass89,930 miles (+293)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    89,930 miles
    Test number
    448886342423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Fail89,637 miles (+5,938)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,637 miles
    Test number
    535161232330
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass83,699 miles (+10,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    83,699 miles
    Test number
    335943141333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass72,750 miles (+2,758)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    72,750 miles
    Test number
    580287440305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass69,992 miles (+5,013)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    69,992 miles
    Test number
    293350040109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass64,979 miles (+4,938)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,979 miles
    Test number
    583836749113
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  32. Pass60,041 miles (+145)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,041 miles
    Test number
    802932878120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDrivers seat base r/h/side support loose and noisy,
    • NoteStat nav disc missing.

  33. Pass59,896 miles (+10,170)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,896 miles
    Test number
    562289028174
    • NoteADVISE; STONE CHIP TO FRONT SCREEN ZONE B

  34. Pass49,726 miles (+14,387)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    49,726 miles
    Test number
    901225347180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass35,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,339 miles
    Test number
    224596046181
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LE02 LAL

Does LE02 LAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE02 LAL is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE02 LAL?
The MOT on LE02 LAL is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE02 LAL done?
LE02 LAL was recorded at 120,154 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 4,189 miles a year.
Has LE02 LAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE02 LAL has failed 12 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LE02 LAL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Aug 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE02 LAL find?
LE02 LAL passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes; front exhaust mounting defective bolt missing; front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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