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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.

LO02 ZKS green 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass145,988 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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))
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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)
  21. Pass86,590 miles (+8,421)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    86,590 miles
    Test number
    568864752225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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.
  23. 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)
  24. Pass66,169 miles (+11,836)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,169 miles
    Test number
    923699030287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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.
  26. Pass36,721 miles (+12,010)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,721 miles
    Test number
    703770467283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,711 miles
    Test number
    820259966230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. 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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