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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LO02 YSZMOT history

LO02 YSZ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

LO02 YSZ blue 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 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
93,446 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO02 YSZ
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
3 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO02 YSZ was last recorded at 93,446 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,698 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
748 miles
Average per year
3,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,446 miles
  • 2024 – 92,698 miles
  • 2023 – 91,585 miles
  • 2022 – 90,352 miles
  • 2021 – 89,147 miles
  • 2020 – 86,765 miles
  • 2019 – 83,550 miles
  • 2018 – 77,774 miles
  • 2017 – 70,821 miles
  • 2016 – 65,832 miles
  • 2015 – 61,776 miles
  • 2014 – 58,624 miles
  • 2013 – 52,885 miles
  • 2012 – 47,959 miles
  • 2011 – 44,285 miles
  • 2010 – 40,744 miles
  • 2009 – 36,697 miles
  • 2008 – 30,571 miles
  • 2007 – 25,417 miles
  • 2006 – 21,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,446 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,446 miles (+748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    93,446 miles
    Test number
    620425522334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass92,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,698 miles
    Test number
    912313563568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail92,698 miles (+1,113)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,698 miles
    Test number
    231104549694
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass91,585 miles (+1,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,585 miles
    Test number
    760579893248
    • 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))

  5. Pass90,352 miles (+1,205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,352 miles
    Test number
    230969109498
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass89,147 miles (+2,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,147 miles
    Test number
    416679307425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass86,765 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,765 miles
    Test number
    340617296967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,550 miles (+5,776)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,550 miles
    Test number
    227292582128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,774 miles
    Test number
    713991193751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,774 miles (+6,953)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,774 miles
    Test number
    591857782819
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  11. Pass70,821 miles (+4,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,821 miles
    Test number
    478515485014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass65,832 miles (+4,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,832 miles
    Test number
    226502131059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass61,776 miles (+3,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,776 miles
    Test number
    855767685027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass58,624 miles (+5,739)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,624 miles
    Test number
    266913184028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly crack

  15. Pass52,885 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,885 miles
    Test number
    239638203406
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail52,885 miles (+4,926)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,885 miles
    Test number
    606458993031
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass47,959 miles (+3,674)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,959 miles
    Test number
    555419572061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,285 miles (+3,541)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,285 miles
    Test number
    385817471064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,744 miles (+4,047)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,744 miles
    Test number
    890538580088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,697 miles (+6,126)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,697 miles
    Test number
    561984399060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,571 miles (+5,154)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,571 miles
    Test number
    140428988019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,417 miles (+3,470)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,417 miles
    Test number
    380013307151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    21,947 miles
    Test number
    171141196410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO02 YSZ

Does LO02 YSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO02 YSZ is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LO02 YSZ?
The MOT on LO02 YSZ is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO02 YSZ done?
LO02 YSZ was recorded at 93,446 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 3,649 miles a year.
Has LO02 YSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO02 YSZ has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LO02 YSZ 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 LO02 YSZ find?
LO02 YSZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides.

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