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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LP02 DMZMOT history

LP02 DMZ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 100,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

LP02 DMZ 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 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
100,067 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP02 DMZ
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 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP02 DMZ was last recorded at 100,067 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,062 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,067 miles
  • 2024 – 97,104 miles
  • 2023 – 95,630 miles
  • 2022 – 92,616 miles
  • 2021 – 91,286 miles
  • 2020 – 90,565 miles
  • 2019 – 89,622 miles
  • 2018 – 85,297 miles
  • 2017 – 83,535 miles
  • 2016 – 74,870 miles
  • 2015 – 70,495 miles
  • 2014 – 66,130 miles
  • 2013 – 63,709 miles
  • 2007 – 37,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,067 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake fluid close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,067 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    100,067 miles
    Test number
    518773190722
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail100,062 miles (+2,958)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,062 miles
    Test number
    711163833896
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,104 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,104 miles
    Test number
    888281889071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,630 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,630 miles
    Test number
    673764501285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail95,630 miles (+36)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,630 miles
    Test number
    265247782753
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail95,594 miles (+2,978)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,594 miles
    Test number
    401711091101
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipes cut open (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass92,616 miles (+1,330)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    92,616 miles
    Test number
    630273913549
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,286 miles (+4)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    91,286 miles
    Test number
    673729897321
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perishing through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail91,282 miles (+717)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,282 miles
    Test number
    141839930482
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perishing through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass90,565 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    90,565 miles
    Test number
    300281018474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail90,565 miles (+943)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,565 miles
    Test number
    987184957480
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass89,622 miles (+4,325)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    89,622 miles
    Test number
    817278525669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,297 miles (+1,762)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,297 miles
    Test number
    658788020831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,535 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,535 miles
    Test number
    765596093172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail83,531 miles (+8,661)1 dangerous9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,531 miles
    Test number
    744339802129
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Coil spring not correctly located both (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass74,870 miles (+4,375)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,870 miles
    Test number
    295460651606
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass70,495 miles (+4,365)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,495 miles
    Test number
    748793435110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass66,130 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,130 miles
    Test number
    407514514067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,709 miles (+26,172)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,709 miles
    Test number
    447248603035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,537 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,537 miles
    Test number
    811307167013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Questions about LP02 DMZ

Does LP02 DMZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP02 DMZ expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP02 DMZ?
The MOT on LP02 DMZ expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP02 DMZ done?
LP02 DMZ was recorded at 100,067 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 3,383 miles a year.
Has LP02 DMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP02 DMZ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LP02 DMZ 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 DMZ find?
LP02 DMZ passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; rear oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking.

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