
BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
LO02 ZKSMOT history
LO02 ZKS is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 145,988 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 145,988 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,112 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO02 ZKS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 8 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LO02 ZKS was last recorded at 145,988 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 87 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 145,901 miles · 22 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 87 miles
- Average per year
- 6,112 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,988 miles
- 2025 – 142,278 miles
- 2024 – 137,492 miles
- 2023 – 131,809 miles
- 2022 – 125,779 miles
- 2021 – 120,691 miles
- 2020 – 118,088 miles
- 2019 – 114,193 miles
- 2018 – 111,432 miles
- 2017 – 109,297 miles
- 2016 – 106,809 miles
- 2015 – 103,544 miles
- 2014 – 100,454 miles
- 2013 – 95,207 miles
- 2012 – 86,590 miles
- 2011 – 78,169 miles
- 2010 – 66,169 miles
- 2009 – 54,333 miles
- 2007 – 36,721 miles
- 2006 – 24,711 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Fuel cap seal is getting perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,988 miles (+87)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 145,988 miles
- Test number
- 368864839029
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail145,901 miles (+3,623)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,901 miles
- Test number
- 926018900090
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill edge, Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,278 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 142,278 miles
- Test number
- 281667673721
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail142,278 miles (+4,786)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,278 miles
- Test number
- 908813843341
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEml light on
Pass137,492 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 137,492 miles
- Test number
- 201591342052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal is getting perished
Fail137,482 miles (+5,673)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,482 miles
- Test number
- 467144966146
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal is getting perished
Pass131,809 miles (+6,030)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 131,809 miles
- Test number
- 431125723299
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
Pass125,779 miles (+5,088)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 125,779 miles
- Test number
- 994124004698
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass120,691 miles (+35)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 120,691 miles
- Test number
- 436889614539
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D - Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail120,656 miles (+2,568)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,656 miles
- Test number
- 651918659086
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D - Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass118,088 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 118,088 miles
- Test number
- 521882706003
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake pad tell tale wire detached
- AdvisorySlight play offside rackend
Fail118,088 miles (+3,895)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,088 miles
- Test number
- 246556972338
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake pad tell tale wire detached
- AdvisorySlight play offside rackend
Pass114,193 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 114,193 miles
- Test number
- 444325588298
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad tell tale wire not attached
Fail114,193 miles (+2,761)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,193 miles
- Test number
- 381211472711
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad tell tale wire not attached
Pass111,432 miles (+2,135)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 111,432 miles
- Test number
- 623430194071
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slight damage
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass109,297 miles (+2,488)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 109,297 miles
- Test number
- 566412076715
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Pass106,809 miles (+3,265)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 106,809 miles
- Test number
- 286897750565
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight damage
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Pass103,544 miles (+3,090)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 103,544 miles
- Test number
- 728135615224
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteSome damage to N/S front outer tyre wall
Pass100,454 miles (+5,247)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 100,454 miles
- Test number
- 326539014414
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
Pass95,207 miles (+8,617)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 95,207 miles
- Test number
- 539682923265
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass86,590 miles (+8,421)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 86,590 miles
- Test number
- 568864752225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,169 miles (+12,000)6 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 78,169 miles
- Test number
- 895152651246
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAdvise replacement of front wishbone-rear bushes.
- NoteInner front brake pads worn to approx,2 to 4mm.
- NoteNearside and offside front lower swivel joints worn.Advise replacement.
- NoteOffside rear-outer position lamp slightly dim.
- NoteRear inner brake pads worn to approx,2 to 4mm.
Fail66,169 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,169 miles
- Test number
- 723109530231
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass66,169 miles (+11,836)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 66,169 miles
- Test number
- 923699030287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,333 miles (+17,612)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 54,333 miles
- Test number
- 800358259273
- NoteBoth front tyres near minimum 1.6mm limit ,offside front has no visible tread on its outer edge.
- NoteBoth rear tyres near minimum 1.6mm limit.
Pass36,721 miles (+12,010)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 36,721 miles
- Test number
- 703770467283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,711 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 24,711 miles
- Test number
- 820259966230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,711 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,711 miles
- Test number
- 972719666236
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Questions about LO02 ZKS
- Does LO02 ZKS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO02 ZKS is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LO02 ZKS?
- The MOT on LO02 ZKS is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LO02 ZKS done?
- LO02 ZKS was recorded at 145,988 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 6,112 miles a year.
- Has LO02 ZKS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO02 ZKS has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LO02 ZKS 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 ZKS find?
- LO02 ZKS passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.
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