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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LS02 ULRMOT history

LS02 ULR is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

LS02 ULR purple 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 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
65,130 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 ULR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 ULR was last recorded at 65,130 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 1,590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,540 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,590 miles
Average per year
2,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,130 miles
  • 2025 – 63,540 miles
  • 2024 – 61,843 miles
  • 2023 – 59,614 miles
  • 2022 – 58,134 miles
  • 2021 – 54,841 miles
  • 2020 – 52,831 miles
  • 2019 – 52,827 miles
  • 2018 – 51,430 miles
  • 2017 – 49,829 miles
  • 2016 – 49,073 miles
  • 2015 – 48,710 miles
  • 2014 – 48,555 miles
  • 2013 – 45,881 miles
  • 2012 – 43,256 miles
  • 2011 – 40,001 miles
  • 2010 – 36,882 miles
  • 2009 – 33,171 miles
  • 2008 – 30,616 miles
  • 2007 – 26,630 miles
  • 2006 – 23,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,130 miles
  • AdvisoryRusted below

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.

  • N/s/r sill rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass65,130 miles (+1,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    65,130 miles
    Test number
    564079330836
    • AdvisoryRusted below
  2. Pass63,540 miles (+1,697)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    63,540 miles
    Test number
    215158837163
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r sill rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass61,843 miles (+2,229)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    61,843 miles
    Test number
    472955648330
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r outer sill rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass59,614 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    59,614 miles
    Test number
    864193456040
    • AdvisoryN/s/r sill rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail59,614 miles (+1,480)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,614 miles
    Test number
    756052954896
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r sill rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass58,134 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    58,134 miles
    Test number
    690196923665
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail58,134 miles (+3,293)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,134 miles
    Test number
    678587511466
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass54,841 miles (+2,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    54,841 miles
    Test number
    885962769901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass52,831 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    52,831 miles
    Test number
    143981761853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail52,827 miles (+1,397)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,827 miles
    Test number
    489333197326
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm upper cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  11. Pass51,430 miles (+1,601)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,430 miles
    Test number
    586992306781
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
  12. Pass49,829 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    49,829 miles
    Test number
    314720078954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,073 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,073 miles
    Test number
    558479322782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,710 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,710 miles
    Test number
    828043045170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,555 miles (+2,674)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,555 miles
    Test number
    576742024199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,881 miles (+2,625)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,881 miles
    Test number
    945433213181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering both sides
  17. Pass43,256 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,256 miles
    Test number
    105053622194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,254 miles (+3,253)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,254 miles
    Test number
    296972722149
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass40,001 miles (+3,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,001 miles
    Test number
    205648801147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
  20. Pass36,882 miles (+3,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,882 miles
    Test number
    651553410125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  21. Pass33,171 miles (+2,555)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,171 miles
    Test number
    930383019154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,616 miles (+3,986)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,616 miles
    Test number
    663612718110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,630 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,630 miles
    Test number
    434200017131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,228 miles
    Test number
    824105516183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS02 ULR

Does LS02 ULR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS02 ULR is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS02 ULR?
The MOT on LS02 ULR is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS02 ULR done?
LS02 ULR was recorded at 65,130 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 2,084 miles a year.
Has LS02 ULR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 ULR has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LS02 ULR 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 ULR find?
LS02 ULR passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rusted below.

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