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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LS02 VBEMOT history

LS02 VBE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

LS02 VBE 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 6 May 2027
Mileage
85,965 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 VBE
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
15 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 VBE was last recorded at 85,965 miles on 7 May 2026, 1,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
84,597 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,368 miles
Average per year
3,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,965 miles
  • 2025 – 84,597 miles
  • 2024 – 82,844 miles
  • 2023 – 80,667 miles
  • 2022 – 79,299 miles
  • 2021 – 78,577 miles
  • 2019 – 77,396 miles
  • 2018 – 76,653 miles
  • 2017 – 75,347 miles
  • 2016 – 73,096 miles
  • 2015 – 71,053 miles
  • 2014 – 67,687 miles
  • 2013 – 60,720 miles
  • 2012 – 55,961 miles
  • 2011 – 51,251 miles
  • 2010 – 44,781 miles
  • 2009 – 39,730 miles
  • 2008 – 34,610 miles
  • 2007 – 29,959 miles
  • 2006 – 25,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,965 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,965 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    85,965 miles
    Test number
    354970881180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail85,965 miles (+1,368)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,965 miles
    Test number
    325400874238
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryENGINE MIL ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass84,597 miles (+1,753)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    84,597 miles
    Test number
    705125417033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,844 miles (+2,177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    82,844 miles
    Test number
    648678630192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass80,667 miles (+1,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,667 miles
    Test number
    715508620523
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass79,299 miles (+722)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,299 miles
    Test number
    904426159992
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass78,577 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,577 miles
    Test number
    773163923162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,396 miles (+743)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,396 miles
    Test number
    503617913087
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass76,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    76,653 miles
    Test number
    170492817827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,653 miles (+1,306)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,653 miles
    Test number
    267681427179
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass75,347 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,347 miles
    Test number
    236989943243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,096 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,096 miles
    Test number
    890830236027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,053 miles (+3,366)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,053 miles
    Test number
    795739185198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,687 miles (+6,967)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,687 miles
    Test number
    855635494166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,720 miles (+4,759)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,720 miles
    Test number
    368049683133
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCan not see all brakes

  16. Pass55,961 miles (+4,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    55,961 miles
    Test number
    469753472113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass51,251 miles (+6,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,251 miles
    Test number
    599339481168
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass44,781 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,781 miles
    Test number
    294916170173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail44,781 miles (+5,051)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,781 miles
    Test number
    614456870157
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass39,730 miles (+5,120)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,730 miles
    Test number
    611536279165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,610 miles
    Test number
    384029378198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,610 miles (+4,651)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,610 miles
    Test number
    360819178126
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass29,959 miles (+4,197)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,959 miles
    Test number
    823283797164
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres slight damage to wall

  24. Pass25,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,762 miles
    Test number
    343201596177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS02 VBE

Does LS02 VBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS02 VBE is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS02 VBE?
The MOT on LS02 VBE is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS02 VBE done?
LS02 VBE was recorded at 85,965 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 3,037 miles a year.
Has LS02 VBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 VBE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS02 VBE 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 VBE find?
LS02 VBE passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/r18; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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