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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LS02 NLKMOT history

LS02 NLK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 125,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

LS02 NLK 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 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
125,785 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 NLK
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
8 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 NLK was last recorded at 125,785 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,890 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
895 miles
Average per year
5,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,785 miles
  • 2024 – 124,890 miles
  • 2023 – 123,671 miles
  • 2022 – 121,825 miles
  • 2021 – 119,955 miles
  • 2020 – 116,547 miles
  • 2019 – 111,320 miles
  • 2018 – 102,471 miles
  • 2017 – 96,772 miles
  • 2016 – 92,592 miles
  • 2015 – 83,899 miles
  • 2014 – 77,621 miles
  • 2013 – 69,537 miles
  • 2012 – 59,475 miles
  • 2011 – 48,941 miles
  • 2010 – 38,685 miles
  • 2009 – 28,144 miles
  • 2008 – 19,458 miles
  • 2007 – 17,065 miles
  • 2006 – 14,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,785 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    125,785 miles
    Test number
    207964979236
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail125,784 miles (+894)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,784 miles
    Test number
    226785276928
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass124,890 miles (+46)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    124,890 miles
    Test number
    123073424125
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s/r brake pad sensor is not connected to the pad. requires refitting
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail124,844 miles (+1,173)1 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,844 miles
    Test number
    535682410471
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s/r brake pad sensor is not connected to the pad. requires refitting
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass123,671 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    123,671 miles
    Test number
    171630938923
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail123,669 miles (+1,844)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,669 miles
    Test number
    458529720657
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking from around fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass121,825 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    121,825 miles
    Test number
    664041355138
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail121,825 miles (+1,870)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,825 miles
    Test number
    267111999948
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass119,955 miles (+3,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    119,955 miles
    Test number
    169947360915
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    116,547 miles
    Test number
    946685046499
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside steering rack

  11. Fail116,536 miles (+5,216)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,536 miles
    Test number
    926347425354
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside steering rack

  12. Pass111,320 miles (+8,849)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,320 miles
    Test number
    897622914554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,471 miles (+5,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,471 miles
    Test number
    820164017924
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass96,772 miles (+4,180)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,772 miles
    Test number
    532432527780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,592 miles (+8,693)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    92,592 miles
    Test number
    794407037173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass83,899 miles (+6,278)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,899 miles
    Test number
    517995315164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    77,621 miles
    Test number
    348813644182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,621 miles (+610)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,621 miles
    Test number
    687670544117
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteScreen washer bottle leaking

  19. Fail77,011 miles (+7,474)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,011 miles
    Test number
    216649714426
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass69,537 miles (+10,062)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,537 miles
    Test number
    838684733169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,475 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,475 miles
    Test number
    667647632179
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail59,475 miles (+10,534)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,475 miles
    Test number
    877547832128
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass48,941 miles (+10,256)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,941 miles
    Test number
    238446731462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,685 miles (+10,541)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,685 miles
    Test number
    940753130163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,144 miles (+8,686)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,144 miles
    Test number
    544914439117
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  26. Pass19,458 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,458 miles
    Test number
    710212018183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    17,065 miles
    Test number
    631434227165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail17,065 miles (+2,619)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,065 miles
    Test number
    901503827153
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass14,446 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    14,446 miles
    Test number
    562857236167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail14,303 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,303 miles
    Test number
    574385726195
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LS02 NLK

Does LS02 NLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS02 NLK expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS02 NLK?
The MOT on LS02 NLK expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS02 NLK done?
LS02 NLK was recorded at 125,785 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 5,744 miles a year.
Has LS02 NLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 NLK has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS02 NLK 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 LS02 NLK find?
LS02 NLK passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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