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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LS02 VBBMOT history

LS02 VBB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 129,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2024.

LS02 VBB 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 20 May 2025
Mileage
129,001 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 VBB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2025
Latest MOT test
21 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 VBB was last recorded at 129,001 miles on 21 May 2024, 693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,308 miles · 22 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
693 miles
Average per year
5,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,001 miles
  • 2023 – 128,308 miles
  • 2022 – 123,054 miles
  • 2021 – 119,376 miles
  • 2020 – 117,694 miles
  • 2019 – 110,153 miles
  • 2018 – 103,408 miles
  • 2017 – 97,179 miles
  • 2016 – 89,500 miles
  • 2015 – 88,909 miles
  • 2014 – 81,148 miles
  • 2013 – 71,257 miles
  • 2012 – 63,895 miles
  • 2011 – 57,573 miles
  • 2010 – 51,461 miles
  • 2009 – 44,971 miles
  • 2008 – 40,253 miles
  • 2007 – 34,233 miles
  • 2006 – 27,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,001 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,001 miles (+693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    129,001 miles
    Test number
    987073742115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass128,308 miles (+5,254)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    128,308 miles
    Test number
    704700986931
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass123,054 miles (+3,678)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    123,054 miles
    Test number
    297978909569
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass119,376 miles (+1,682)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    119,376 miles
    Test number
    597942760094
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,694 miles (+7,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,694 miles
    Test number
    785679712260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass110,153 miles (+6,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,153 miles
    Test number
    189804603122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass103,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    103,408 miles
    Test number
    432246717635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,408 miles (+6,229)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,408 miles
    Test number
    653479746384
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass97,179 miles (+7,679)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    97,179 miles
    Test number
    225245238881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,500 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    89,500 miles
    Test number
    323873497491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,909 miles (+7,761)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,909 miles
    Test number
    495441994368
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass81,148 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,148 miles
    Test number
    969412934339
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail81,148 miles (+9,891)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,148 miles
    Test number
    326843424361
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass71,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,257 miles
    Test number
    598562293177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,257 miles (+7,362)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,257 miles
    Test number
    285869083401
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass63,895 miles (+6,322)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,895 miles
    Test number
    307686522184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,573 miles (+6,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,573 miles
    Test number
    288000231194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass51,461 miles (+6,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,461 miles
    Test number
    640635920177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass44,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,971 miles
    Test number
    584190929128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,971 miles (+4,718)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,971 miles
    Test number
    120609019103
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass40,253 miles (+6,020)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,253 miles
    Test number
    272534768424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,233 miles
    Test number
    191338727131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,233 miles (+6,784)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,233 miles
    Test number
    543723127189
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass27,449 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,449 miles
    Test number
    842682026149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LS02 VBB

Does LS02 VBB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS02 VBB expired on 20 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS02 VBB?
The MOT on LS02 VBB expired on 20 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS02 VBB done?
LS02 VBB was recorded at 129,001 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2024, an average of 5,625 miles a year.
Has LS02 VBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 VBB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LS02 VBB 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 VBB find?
LS02 VBB passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2024 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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