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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LL02 DXSMOT history

LL02 DXS is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 52,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

LL02 DXS black 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 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
52,027 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL02 DXS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL02 DXS was last recorded at 52,027 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 1,968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,059 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,968 miles
Average per year
2,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,027 miles
  • 2025 – 50,059 miles
  • 2024 – 45,673 miles
  • 2023 – 44,047 miles
  • 2022 – 43,389 miles
  • 2021 – 42,018 miles
  • 2020 – 40,561 miles
  • 2019 – 39,375 miles
  • 2017 – 39,122 miles
  • 2016 – 37,029 miles
  • 2015 – 33,035 miles
  • 2014 – 28,597 miles
  • 2013 – 24,174 miles
  • 2012 – 21,040 miles
  • 2011 – 16,858 miles
  • 2010 – 11,964 miles
  • 2009 – 8,387 miles
  • 2008 – 8,369 miles
  • 2007 – 8,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,027 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.

  • Driver's airbag obviously defective

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Driver's airbag obviously inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,027 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    52,027 miles
    Test number
    656523458332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,059 miles (+4,386)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    50,059 miles
    Test number
    911894237587
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass45,673 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    45,673 miles
    Test number
    423525352775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail45,673 miles (+1,626)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,673 miles
    Test number
    508577336996
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass44,047 miles (+658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    44,047 miles
    Test number
    317042023312
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass43,389 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    43,389 miles
    Test number
    927902477030
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail43,389 miles (+1,371)2 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,389 miles
    Test number
    433505201436
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass42,018 miles (+1,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    42,018 miles
    Test number
    538605652141
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass40,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    40,561 miles
    Test number
    611975105483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,561 miles (+1,186)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,561 miles
    Test number
    900640807046
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

  11. Pass39,375 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    39,375 miles
    Test number
    588935060268
    • 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))

  12. Fail39,368 miles (+246)3 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,368 miles
    Test number
    425308149039
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • 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))

  13. Pass39,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,122 miles
    Test number
    374895522344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,122 miles (+2,093)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,122 miles
    Test number
    212585191510
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass37,029 miles (+3,994)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    37,029 miles
    Test number
    141820639271
    • AdvisoryEngine oil dipstick corroded & and oil level low.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc's lipped & corroded on edges.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad linning wearing thin.
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth & tread edges excessively cracked & perished deep.
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake flex hose cracked & perished up.
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension anti roll bar link balljoint some damage.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth & cracked & perished up.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.
    • AdvisoryNote: nearside front door mirror cover damage.
    • AdvisoryNote: warning light on dash.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc's corroded on edges.
    • AdvisoryRear brake linning approx. 90% worn low.

  16. Pass33,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    33,035 miles
    Test number
    946924815134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,035 miles (+4,438)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,035 miles
    Test number
    768754415148
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass28,597 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,597 miles
    Test number
    538608714150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Fail28,597 miles (+4,423)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,597 miles
    Test number
    256878114143
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass24,174 miles (+3,134)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,174 miles
    Test number
    345653923152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,040 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,040 miles
    Test number
    359333422172
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail21,040 miles (+4,182)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,040 miles
    Test number
    948203622181
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail16,858 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,858 miles
    Test number
    247677611164
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass16,858 miles (+4,894)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    16,858 miles
    Test number
    665547811177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail11,964 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,964 miles
    Test number
    222767210443
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass11,964 miles (+3,577)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    11,964 miles
    Test number
    351497710140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass8,387 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    8,387 miles
    Test number
    920058409148
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass8,369 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    8,369 miles
    Test number
    301140028160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass8,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    8,351 miles
    Test number
    980847517146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL02 DXS

Does LL02 DXS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL02 DXS is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL02 DXS?
The MOT on LL02 DXS is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL02 DXS done?
LL02 DXS was recorded at 52,027 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 2,311 miles a year.
Has LL02 DXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL02 DXS has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LL02 DXS 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 LL02 DXS find?
LL02 DXS passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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