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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,895 cc

LS02 ZYAMOT history

LS02 ZYA is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 227,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

LS02 ZYA green 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 Oct 2026
Mileage
227,523 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
35
20 passed · 15 failed
Per year
9,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 ZYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 ZYA was last recorded at 227,523 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 5,457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,066 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,457 miles
Average per year
9,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 227,523 miles
  • 2024 – 222,066 miles
  • 2023 – 214,413 miles
  • 2022 – 206,326 miles
  • 2021 – 197,155 miles
  • 2020 – 193,202 miles
  • 2019 – 185,960 miles
  • 2018 – 176,532 miles
  • 2017 – 170,009 miles
  • 2016 – 158,595 miles
  • 2015 – 146,550 miles
  • 2014 – 133,819 miles
  • 2013 – 123,684 miles
  • 2012 – 111,032 miles
  • 2011 – 98,136 miles
  • 2010 – 85,527 miles
  • 2009 – 77,559 miles
  • 2008 – 66,410 miles
  • 2007 – 55,001 miles
  • 2006 – 41,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,523 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox /propshaft end. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slightly cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slightly play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure7 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive CAN NOT SEE CLEARLY AS UNDER TRAY FITTED.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass227,523 miles (+5,457)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    227,523 miles
    Test number
    216427358073
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox /propshaft end. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slightly cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slightly play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass222,066 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    222,066 miles
    Test number
    482790464363
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail222,064 miles (+7,651)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,064 miles
    Test number
    289067861098
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass214,413 miles (+8,087)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    214,413 miles
    Test number
    826174616791
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive CAN NOT SEE CLEARLY AS UNDER TRAY FITTED. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CLOUDY (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CLOUDY. (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass206,326 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    206,326 miles
    Test number
    550318017420
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail206,317 miles (+9,162)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,317 miles
    Test number
    577336608896
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced very cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative Air bag light. (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced very cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass197,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    197,155 miles
    Test number
    962308791883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail197,153 miles (+3,951)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,153 miles
    Test number
    736217398710
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative AIR BAG LIGHT ON. (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR OF WISH BONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp SIDE LIGHT SLIGHTLY DIMMIMG , WHEN IN USE. (4.4.3 (b))

  9. Pass193,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    193,202 miles
    Test number
    567890041262
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive OF GEAR BOX. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail193,200 miles (+7,240)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,200 miles
    Test number
    696989962299
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ON INNER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive OF GEAR BOX. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISH BONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass185,960 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    185,960 miles
    Test number
    244199414183
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive can not see clearly as under tray fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail185,957 miles (+9,425)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,957 miles
    Test number
    383582863217
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded WHERE ITS BRAKE HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive can not see clearly as under tray fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass176,532 miles (+6,523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    176,532 miles
    Test number
    427379112406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded NEAR FUEL TANK. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass170,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    170,009 miles
    Test number
    735939484981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail170,007 miles (+11,412)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,007 miles
    Test number
    851186376904
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass158,595 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    158,595 miles
    Test number
    484480333458
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK

  17. Fail158,590 miles (+12,040)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,590 miles
    Test number
    397099656969
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK

  18. Pass146,550 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    146,550 miles
    Test number
    256122615194
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail146,548 miles (+12,729)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,548 miles
    Test number
    367921515135
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass133,819 miles (+10,135)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    133,819 miles
    Test number
    115453474017
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass123,684 miles (+6)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    123,684 miles
    Test number
    958368993019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail123,678 miles (+12,646)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,678 miles
    Test number
    597192893098
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass111,032 miles (+23)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    111,032 miles
    Test number
    158566592401
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteInt fault o/s/f sidelamp
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  24. Fail111,009 miles (+12,873)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,009 miles
    Test number
    186685292438
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteInt fault o/s/f sidelamp
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  25. Pass98,136 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    98,136 miles
    Test number
    278368111108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail98,135 miles (+12,608)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,135 miles
    Test number
    389908411162
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass85,527 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    85,527 miles
    Test number
    131835100156
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  28. Fail85,526 miles (+7,967)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,526 miles
    Test number
    561214000186
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass77,559 miles (+11,149)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    77,559 miles
    Test number
    374056709131
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/r o/s/r tyres worn on inner edge,n/s/r damaged on outer wall.

  30. Pass66,410 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    66,410 miles
    Test number
    862254918100
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  31. Fail66,391 miles (+11,390)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,391 miles
    Test number
    914102418163
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  32. Pass55,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    55,001 miles
    Test number
    901876017175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail55,001 miles (+13,633)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,001 miles
    Test number
    640276617120
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  34. Pass41,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    41,368 miles
    Test number
    423287716178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail41,368 miles1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,368 miles
    Test number
    772354316112
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS02 ZYA

Does LS02 ZYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS02 ZYA is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS02 ZYA?
The MOT on LS02 ZYA is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS02 ZYA done?
LS02 ZYA was recorded at 227,523 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 9,540 miles a year.
Has LS02 ZYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 ZYA has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS02 ZYA 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 ZYA find?
LS02 ZYA passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive gearbox /propshaft end.; central front prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slightly cracking; central front prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slightly play., and 2 more.

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