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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,895 cc

LS02 RLYMOT history

LS02 RLY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 105,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

LS02 RLY silver 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 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
105,466 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 RLY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 RLY was last recorded at 105,466 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 2,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,117 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,349 miles
Average per year
3,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,466 miles
  • 2025 – 103,117 miles
  • 2024 – 93,742 miles
  • 2023 – 89,065 miles
  • 2022 – 82,060 miles
  • 2021 – 76,384 miles
  • 2019 – 66,857 miles
  • 2018 – 60,132 miles
  • 2017 – 58,026 miles
  • 2016 – 56,399 miles
  • 2015 – 54,166 miles
  • 2014 – 52,140 miles
  • 2013 – 49,841 miles
  • 2012 – 47,211 miles
  • 2011 – 44,991 miles
  • 2010 – 43,223 miles
  • 2009 – 41,480 miles
  • 2008 – 38,689 miles
  • 2007 – 36,017 miles
  • 2006 – 32,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,466 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,466 miles (+2,349)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    105,466 miles
    Test number
    254754005725
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  2. Pass103,117 miles (+9,375)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    103,117 miles
    Test number
    553735839363
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  3. Pass93,742 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,742 miles
    Test number
    695090735558
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail93,731 miles (+4,666)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,731 miles
    Test number
    190926332047
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass89,065 miles (+7,005)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,065 miles
    Test number
    980116700022
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs lipped/worn

  6. Pass82,060 miles (+5,676)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    82,060 miles
    Test number
    903664978462
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass76,384 miles (+9,527)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    76,384 miles
    Test number
    389477532165
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass66,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,857 miles
    Test number
    394462776770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,857 miles (+6,725)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,857 miles
    Test number
    188581934423
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass60,132 miles (+2,106)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,132 miles
    Test number
    513034364933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,026 miles
    Test number
    341025251588
    • AdvisoryAdv - Slight engine oil weeps.

  12. Fail58,026 miles (+1,627)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,026 miles
    Test number
    735543805464
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryAdv - Slight engine oil weeps.

  13. Pass56,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,399 miles
    Test number
    375097119282
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine oil leaks.

  14. Fail56,399 miles (+2,233)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,399 miles
    Test number
    857351309766
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine oil leaks.

  15. Pass54,166 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,166 miles
    Test number
    202005819294
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail54,166 miles (+2,026)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,166 miles
    Test number
    486941530358
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/S/F and both rear tyres starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass52,140 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,140 miles
    Test number
    187432054268
    • NoteAdv-drivers seat belt starting to slow on retract.

  18. Fail52,140 miles (+2,299)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,140 miles
    Test number
    445492954282
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • NoteAdv-drivers seat belt starting to slow on retract.

  19. Pass49,841 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,841 miles
    Test number
    845645543219
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail49,841 miles (+2,630)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,841 miles
    Test number
    978815443203
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass47,211 miles (+2,220)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,211 miles
    Test number
    908909442238
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe very slightly corroded behind pipe retainer

  22. Pass44,991 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,991 miles
    Test number
    295797831212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,223 miles (+1,743)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,223 miles
    Test number
    361212650213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,480 miles (+2,791)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,480 miles
    Test number
    480180449219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,689 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,689 miles
    Test number
    213255948285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail36,017 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,017 miles
    Test number
    322935557278
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  27. Pass36,017 miles (+3,648)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,017 miles
    Test number
    793305157279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,369 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,369 miles
    Test number
    320873766466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,342 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,342 miles
    Test number
    984983336230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail31,554 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,554 miles
    Test number
    403026866142
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  31. Pass31,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,554 miles
    Test number
    630376066197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS02 RLY

Does LS02 RLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS02 RLY is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS02 RLY?
The MOT on LS02 RLY is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS02 RLY done?
LS02 RLY was recorded at 105,466 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 3,659 miles a year.
Has LS02 RLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 RLY has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS02 RLY 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 RLY find?
LS02 RLY passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front oil leak, but not excessive; front steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel both, and 3 more.

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