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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LP02 AULMOT history

LP02 AUL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 23 of 29 MOT tests, with 111,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

LP02 AUL 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 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
111,765 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
23 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP02 AUL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP02 AUL was last recorded at 111,765 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,283 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
482 miles
Average per year
3,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,765 miles
  • 2025 – 111,283 miles
  • 2023 – 110,694 miles
  • 2022 – 110,189 miles
  • 2021 – 109,480 miles
  • 2020 – 108,514 miles
  • 2019 – 107,473 miles
  • 2018 – 105,243 miles
  • 2017 – 102,953 miles
  • 2016 – 99,941 miles
  • 2015 – 96,535 miles
  • 2014 – 92,379 miles
  • 2013 – 88,441 miles
  • 2012 – 82,486 miles
  • 2011 – 72,114 miles
  • 2010 – 66,736 miles
  • 2009 – 61,867 miles
  • 2008 – 58,465 miles
  • 2007 – 50,867 miles
  • 2006 – 48,554 miles
  • 2005 – 37,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,765 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Undercovers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,765 miles (+482)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    111,765 miles
    Test number
    976585202253
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass111,283 miles (+589)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    111,283 miles
    Test number
    400247829682
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass110,694 miles (+505)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,694 miles
    Test number
    331154321818
    • AdvisoryFront Front shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,189 miles (+709)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,189 miles
    Test number
    410330906143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills obscured by covers
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to suspension components
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brake pipes over tank
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted obscuring some components

  5. Pass109,480 miles (+966)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,480 miles
    Test number
    792244822200
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills obscured by covers
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front suspension components
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brake pipes over fuel tank
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted obscuring some components

  6. Pass108,514 miles (+1,041)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,514 miles
    Test number
    158336843823
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension componants heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full test
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flanges heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arms heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect sills,covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brake pipes over fuel tank

  7. Pass107,473 miles (+2,230)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,473 miles
    Test number
    435195541278
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flanges corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted obscuring components

  8. Pass105,243 miles (+2,290)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,243 miles
    Test number
    402717667204
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted obscuring view
    • AdvisoryFront section exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside steeringrack end

  9. Pass102,953 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    102,953 miles
    Test number
    179606793969
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted obscuring some components

  10. Fail102,950 miles (+3,009)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,950 miles
    Test number
    372948700961
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass99,941 miles (+3,406)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    99,941 miles
    Test number
    634455190276
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass96,535 miles (+4,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,535 miles
    Test number
    240006897776
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arms,rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass92,379 miles (+3,938)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,379 miles
    Test number
    487458004457
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly wearing edges
    • NoteFront brake inbalance
    • NoteNearside rear wheel has flat spot

  14. Pass88,441 miles (+5,955)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    88,441 miles
    Test number
    816184123378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,486 miles2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,486 miles
    Test number
    497607242481
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

  16. Pass82,486 miles (+4,423)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,486 miles
    Test number
    875907242372
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

  17. Pass78,063 miles (+5,949)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,063 miles
    Test number
    728804742006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,114 miles (+5,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    72,114 miles
    Test number
    836718831081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass66,736 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    66,736 miles
    Test number
    893912740034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear inner brake pads getting low

  20. Fail66,736 miles (+4,869)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,736 miles
    Test number
    142582840000
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear inner brake pads getting low

  21. Fail61,867 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,867 miles
    Test number
    341507549028
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  22. Pass61,867 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    61,867 miles
    Test number
    990417349068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,465 miles (+7,598)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    58,465 miles
    Test number
    313328768421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,867 miles (+2,313)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,867 miles
    Test number
    833033817103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,554 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,554 miles
    Test number
    212482876103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail48,548 miles (+218)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,548 miles
    Test number
    122251176177
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  27. Pass48,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,330 miles
    Test number
    321389136198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail48,330 miles (+10,903)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,330 miles
    Test number
    100897236161
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  29. Pass37,427 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2006
    Odometer
    37,427 miles
    Test number
    652020445136
    • 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)

Questions about LP02 AUL

Does LP02 AUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP02 AUL is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP02 AUL?
The MOT on LP02 AUL is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP02 AUL done?
LP02 AUL was recorded at 111,765 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 3,556 miles a year.
Has LP02 AUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP02 AUL has failed 6 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on LP02 AUL 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 AUL find?
LP02 AUL passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s; front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, and 4 more.

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