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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LP02 AAZMOT history

LP02 AAZ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2024.

LP02 AAZ silver 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 27 May 2025
Mileage
130,283 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP02 AAZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2025
Latest MOT test
28 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP02 AAZ was last recorded at 130,283 miles on 28 May 2024, 692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,591 miles · 16 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
692 miles
Average per year
3,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,283 miles
  • 2023 – 129,591 miles
  • 2021 – 124,852 miles
  • 2020 – 122,285 miles
  • 2019 – 121,072 miles
  • 2018 – 120,078 miles
  • 2017 – 118,012 miles
  • 2016 – 116,419 miles
  • 2015 – 110,059 miles
  • 2014 – 102,909 miles
  • 2013 – 94,765 miles
  • 2012 – 90,561 miles
  • 2011 – 82,780 miles
  • 2010 – 79,170 miles
  • 2009 – 75,266 miles
  • 2008 – 66,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,283 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,283 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    130,283 miles
    Test number
    474168147064
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail130,283 miles (+692)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,283 miles
    Test number
    765112816728
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass129,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,591 miles
    Test number
    468787422774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,590 miles (+4,738)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,590 miles
    Test number
    725381789895
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,852 miles (+2,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,852 miles
    Test number
    538879078234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass122,285 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,285 miles
    Test number
    670155710776
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail122,274 miles (+1,202)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,274 miles
    Test number
    407044130108
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass121,072 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,072 miles
    Test number
    343001474169
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch handle is broken but still works

  9. Fail121,068 miles (+990)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,068 miles
    Test number
    920135311494
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective Bonnet latch broken can not access bonnet (3.1 (c))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing nsf/nsr/osr (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass120,078 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,078 miles
    Test number
    395874361817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,076 miles (+2,064)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,076 miles
    Test number
    110606475967
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge has cracks (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass118,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    118,012 miles
    Test number
    912366345128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail118,012 miles (+1,593)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,012 miles
    Test number
    323151570171
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass116,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    116,419 miles
    Test number
    589805941423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail116,419 miles (+6,360)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,419 miles
    Test number
    820241791657
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass110,059 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    110,059 miles
    Test number
    608995385076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail110,059 miles (+7,150)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,059 miles
    Test number
    166225585408
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass102,909 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    102,909 miles
    Test number
    388474714167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail102,908 miles (+8,143)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,908 miles
    Test number
    219053314109
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass94,765 miles (+4,204)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,765 miles
    Test number
    758857003155
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass90,561 miles (+7,781)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    90,561 miles
    Test number
    806600252254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight bind on o/s/f wheel

  22. Pass82,780 miles (+3,610)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    82,780 miles
    Test number
    966009801142
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  23. Pass79,170 miles (+3,904)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    79,170 miles
    Test number
    552178330192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,266 miles (+8,474)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    75,266 miles
    Test number
    234160019431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,792 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    66,792 miles
    Test number
    913305748033
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LP02 AAZ

Does LP02 AAZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP02 AAZ expired on 27 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP02 AAZ?
The MOT on LP02 AAZ expired on 27 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP02 AAZ done?
LP02 AAZ was recorded at 130,283 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2024, an average of 3,899 miles a year.
Has LP02 AAZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP02 AAZ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LP02 AAZ 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 LP02 AAZ find?
LP02 AAZ passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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