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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

LS02 OXCMOT history

LS02 OXC is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 14 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

LS02 OXC silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,065 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 OXC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 OXC was last recorded at 83,065 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 1,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,288 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,777 miles
Average per year
2,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,065 miles
  • 2025 – 81,288 miles
  • 2024 – 77,203 miles
  • 2023 – 75,154 miles
  • 2022 – 72,391 miles
  • 2021 – 70,358 miles
  • 2020 – 69,192 miles
  • 2019 – 66,862 miles
  • 2018 – 64,925 miles
  • 2017 – 61,871 miles
  • 2016 – 59,308 miles
  • 2015 – 56,563 miles
  • 2014 – 51,907 miles
  • 2012 – 48,481 miles
  • 2011 – 47,624 miles
  • 2010 – 46,300 miles
  • 2009 – 44,940 miles
  • 2008 – 40,244 miles
  • 2007 – 37,778 miles
  • 2006 – 32,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,065 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Fuel cap seal perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,065 miles (+1,777)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,065 miles
    Test number
    546636370514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,288 miles (+4,085)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    81,288 miles
    Test number
    683292785596
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass77,203 miles (+2,049)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    77,203 miles
    Test number
    501051485236
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked

  4. Pass75,154 miles (+2,763)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,154 miles
    Test number
    349748191631
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass72,391 miles (+2,033)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,391 miles
    Test number
    864367172480
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  6. Pass70,358 miles (+1,166)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,358 miles
    Test number
    769202870935
    • AdvisoryCentral mirror slightly deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  7. Pass69,192 miles (+2,330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,192 miles
    Test number
    517788373665
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass66,862 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,862 miles
    Test number
    893491402174
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail66,861 miles (+1,936)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,861 miles
    Test number
    223176115161
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass64,925 miles (+3,054)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,925 miles
    Test number
    247611331693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres worn smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass61,871 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,871 miles
    Test number
    489089434203
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail61,871 miles (+2,563)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,871 miles
    Test number
    660821148473
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass59,308 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,308 miles
    Test number
    259168601228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail59,308 miles (+2,745)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,308 miles
    Test number
    840923337069
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass56,563 miles (+4,656)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,563 miles
    Test number
    189411875444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edge also cuts in tread and side walls
    • NoteN/s/f shock absorber cover split

  16. Pass51,907 miles (+3,426)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,907 miles
    Test number
    447123674039
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing and have small cuts on inner edges.

  17. Pass48,481 miles (+857)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    48,481 miles
    Test number
    429509032383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail47,624 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,624 miles
    Test number
    145462441359
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass47,624 miles (+1,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,624 miles
    Test number
    609972641329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass46,300 miles (+16)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    46,300 miles
    Test number
    980840150311
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteIndicators starting to go white

  21. Fail46,284 miles (+1,344)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,284 miles
    Test number
    834245840370
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass44,940 miles (+4,696)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,940 miles
    Test number
    251376739393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass40,244 miles (+2,466)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    40,244 miles
    Test number
    404646648402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth the rear tyres are wearing on both the edges
    • NoteOil situated on the under tray of the vehicle

  24. Pass37,778 miles (+5,488)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,778 miles
    Test number
    464314427407
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSign's of dampness on sterring arm's and rack

  25. Pass32,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,290 miles
    Test number
    671852376212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS02 OXC

Does LS02 OXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS02 OXC is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS02 OXC?
The MOT on LS02 OXC is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS02 OXC done?
LS02 OXC was recorded at 83,065 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 2,615 miles a year.
Has LS02 OXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 OXC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LS02 OXC 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 OXC find?
LS02 OXC passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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