BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
LS02 VBOMOT history
LS02 VBO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,847 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 101,847 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,311 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS02 VBO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 24 May 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS02 VBO was last recorded at 101,847 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Apr 2007: 5,860 miles, lower than 54,692 miles on 10 Apr 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 100,889 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 958 miles
- Average per year
- 2,311 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,847 miles
- 2025 – 100,889 miles
- 2024 – 99,683 miles
- 2023 – 98,624 miles
- 2022 – 96,829 miles
- 2021 – 94,428 miles
- 2020 – 92,822 miles
- 2019 – 90,587 miles
- 2018 – 87,993 miles
- 2017 – 84,229 miles
- 2016 – 77,433 miles
- 2015 – 73,154 miles
- 2014 – 72,716 miles
- 2013 – 71,080 miles
- 2012 – 69,490 miles
- 2011 – 67,876 miles
- 2010 – 66,221 miles
- 2009 – 64,540 miles
- 2008 – 62,683 miles
- 2007 – 5,860 miles
- 2006 – 54,692 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,847 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Inner SILL CORRODED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Inner Sill Panel Starting To Corrode
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,847 miles (+958)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 101,847 miles
- Test number
- 498563079731
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass100,889 miles (+1,206)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 100,889 miles
- Test number
- 598994673664
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass99,683 miles (+11)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 99,683 miles
- Test number
- 757527328972
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail99,672 miles (+1,048)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,672 miles
- Test number
- 985304850183
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,624 miles (+1,795)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 98,624 miles
- Test number
- 333814735333
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside parking brake efficiency requirements only just met
Pass96,829 miles (+2,401)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 96,829 miles
- Test number
- 683272235956
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill Panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass94,428 miles (+1,606)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 94,428 miles
- Test number
- 257574092436
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner SILL CORRODED
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass92,822 miles (+2,235)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 92,822 miles
- Test number
- 608836017830
- AdvisoryNearside Inner SILL CORRODED
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass90,587 miles (+2,594)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 90,587 miles
- Test number
- 238545398359
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Sill Panel Starting To Corrode
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S + N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass87,993 miles (+3,764)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 87,993 miles
- Test number
- 956549718907
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured N/S + O/S Front & Rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Sill Panel Starting To Corrode
Pass84,229 miles (+6,796)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 84,229 miles
- Test number
- 624673555573
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S + O/S (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass77,433 miles (+4,279)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 77,433 miles
- Test number
- 795468521409
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S Rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass73,154 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 73,154 miles
- Test number
- 346149860801
- AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal deteriorating but still maintaining sealing arrangement
Fail73,152 miles (+436)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,152 miles
- Test number
- 107648111467
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal deteriorating but still maintaining sealing arrangement
Pass72,716 miles (+1,636)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 72,716 miles
- Test number
- 326503634446
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail71,080 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,080 miles
- Test number
- 898446033274
- Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass71,080 miles (+1,590)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 71,080 miles
- Test number
- 917966133290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,490 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 69,490 miles
- Test number
- 505345732215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,490 miles (+1,614)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,490 miles
- Test number
- 308905832266
- DangerousOffside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail67,876 miles1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,876 miles
- Test number
- 405855231207
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass67,876 miles (+1,655)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 67,876 miles
- Test number
- 868805431205
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass66,221 miles (+1,681)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 66,221 miles
- Test number
- 383542530409
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail64,540 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,540 miles
- Test number
- 141596739270
- Repaired at testFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Pass64,540 miles (+1,857)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 64,540 miles
- Test number
- 763496139271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,683 miles (+56,823)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 62,683 miles
- Test number
- 774480648244
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass5,860 miles (-48,832)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 5,860 miles
- Test number
- 630201407179
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass54,692 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 54,692 miles
- Test number
- 774080906117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS02 VBO
- Does LS02 VBO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS02 VBO is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS02 VBO?
- The MOT on LS02 VBO is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS02 VBO done?
- LS02 VBO was recorded at 101,847 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 2,311 miles a year.
- Has LS02 VBO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS02 VBO has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS02 VBO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS02 VBO find?
- LS02 VBO passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.
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