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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LL02 RYBMOT history

LL02 RYB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 157,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

LL02 RYB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
157,576 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL02 RYB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL02 RYB was last recorded at 157,576 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 2,285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,291 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,285 miles
Average per year
6,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,576 miles
  • 2024 – 155,291 miles
  • 2023 – 152,510 miles
  • 2022 – 149,799 miles
  • 2021 – 147,007 miles
  • 2020 – 144,406 miles
  • 2019 – 141,861 miles
  • 2018 – 138,416 miles
  • 2017 – 134,504 miles
  • 2016 – 127,975 miles
  • 2015 – 123,918 miles
  • 2014 – 117,205 miles
  • 2013 – 107,653 miles
  • 2012 – 99,591 miles
  • 2011 – 95,419 miles
  • 2010 – 89,483 miles
  • 2009 – 84,900 miles
  • 2008 – 72,500 miles
  • 2007 – 54,694 miles
  • 2006 – 35,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,576 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Fuel cap seal slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,576 miles (+2,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    157,576 miles
    Test number
    454522664723
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass155,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    155,291 miles
    Test number
    824910526469
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail155,291 miles (+2,781)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,291 miles
    Test number
    984041669298
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,510 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    152,510 miles
    Test number
    798142214055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    149,799 miles
    Test number
    692205071381
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished

  6. Fail149,799 miles (+2,792)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,799 miles
    Test number
    300536306028
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake poor effort

  7. Pass147,007 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    147,007 miles
    Test number
    900659833865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    144,406 miles
    Test number
    756686026985
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail144,406 miles (+2,545)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,406 miles
    Test number
    485185687068
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass141,861 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    141,861 miles
    Test number
    104416901938
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake minimum efficiency just met
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySerious corrosion to offside front wing lip covered by tape, advise more durable method

  11. Fail141,861 miles (+3,445)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,861 miles
    Test number
    560636648598
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake minimum efficiency just met
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySerious corrosion to offside front wing lip covered by tape, advise more durable method

  12. Pass138,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    138,416 miles
    Test number
    692035388361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail138,416 miles (+3,912)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,416 miles
    Test number
    978674993187
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass134,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    134,504 miles
    Test number
    174652025145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner sidewall scuffed

  15. Fail134,504 miles (+6,529)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,504 miles
    Test number
    337118943492
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner sidewall scuffed
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass127,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    127,975 miles
    Test number
    381812059160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail127,975 miles (+4,057)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,975 miles
    Test number
    164116222564
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass123,918 miles (+6,713)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    123,918 miles
    Test number
    677880095141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail117,205 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,205 miles
    Test number
    125275994109
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass117,205 miles (+9,552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    117,205 miles
    Test number
    785115094169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass107,653 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    107,653 miles
    Test number
    217789693121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail107,653 miles (+8,062)4 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,653 miles
    Test number
    696799593144
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass99,591 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    99,591 miles
    Test number
    667089892199
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  24. Fail99,591 miles (+4,172)1 failure8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,591 miles
    Test number
    137176092116
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  25. Pass95,419 miles (+5,936)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    95,419 miles
    Test number
    166286391143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass89,483 miles (+4,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    89,483 miles
    Test number
    514495670173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass84,900 miles (+12,400)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    84,900 miles
    Test number
    830812999173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass72,500 miles (+17,806)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    72,500 miles
    Test number
    281526278465
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass54,694 miles (+19,246)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    54,694 miles
    Test number
    750669297179
    • NoteA.chip in screen under limit

  30. Pass35,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,448 miles
    Test number
    684033796143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail35,448 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,448 miles
    Test number
    823263196123
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LL02 RYB

Does LL02 RYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL02 RYB expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL02 RYB?
The MOT on LL02 RYB expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL02 RYB done?
LL02 RYB was recorded at 157,576 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 6,372 miles a year.
Has LL02 RYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL02 RYB has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LL02 RYB 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 RYB find?
LL02 RYB passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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