
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,995 cc
LX02 AETMOT history
LX02 AET is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,695 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 90,695 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,434 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX02 AET
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 8 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX02 AET was last recorded at 90,695 miles on 16 Feb 2024, 2,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 88,368 miles · 14 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,327 miles
- Average per year
- 3,434 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 90,695 miles
- 2023 – 88,368 miles
- 2022 – 84,175 miles
- 2021 – 79,645 miles
- 2020 – 75,095 miles
- 2019 – 72,707 miles
- 2018 – 69,586 miles
- 2017 – 66,182 miles
- 2016 – 62,681 miles
- 2015 – 59,087 miles
- 2014 – 56,042 miles
- 2013 – 52,436 miles
- 2012 – 48,310 miles
- 2011 – 45,201 miles
- 2010 – 42,309 miles
- 2009 – 39,111 miles
- 2008 – 36,368 miles
- 2007 – 33,090 miles
- 2006 – 28,934 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBoth head lights deteriorated .
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,695 miles (+2,327)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 90,695 miles
- Test number
- 580058270386
- AdvisoryBoth head lights deteriorated .
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,368 miles (+4,193)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 88,368 miles
- Test number
- 576276515518
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass84,175 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 84,175 miles
- Test number
- 529634143917
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail84,175 miles (+4,530)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,175 miles
- Test number
- 704995287081
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass79,645 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 79,645 miles
- Test number
- 268056319558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,644 miles (+14)3 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,644 miles
- Test number
- 364643040860
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail79,630 miles (+4,535)3 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,630 miles
- Test number
- 929081039034
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass75,095 miles (+2,388)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 75,095 miles
- Test number
- 370995073636
- Advisory205/55/16 BOTH FRONT AND N/S/R TYRES WORN UNEVENLY
- 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))
Pass72,707 miles (+3,121)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 72,707 miles
- Test number
- 231288378884
- 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))
Pass69,586 miles (+3,404)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 69,586 miles
- Test number
- 947533060085
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass66,182 miles (+3,501)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 66,182 miles
- Test number
- 801260389560
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass62,681 miles (+3,594)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 62,681 miles
- Test number
- 725698729270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,087 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 59,087 miles
- Test number
- 649469845069
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail59,085 miles (+3,043)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,085 miles
- Test number
- 898709645011
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass56,042 miles (+3,606)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 56,042 miles
- Test number
- 606600954031
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass52,436 miles (+4,126)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 52,436 miles
- Test number
- 666030453014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,310 miles (+3,109)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 48,310 miles
- Test number
- 138201252466
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail45,201 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,201 miles
- Test number
- 875139641086
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteSlight movement from both front lower arm bushes
- NoteSlight movement from o/s/f lower ball joint
Pass45,201 miles (+2,892)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 45,201 miles
- Test number
- 976549841050
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteSlight movement from both front lower arm bushes
- NoteSlight movement from o/s/f lower ball joint
Pass42,309 miles (+3,198)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 42,309 miles
- Test number
- 631530650090
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass39,111 miles (+2,743)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 39,111 miles
- Test number
- 851990459046
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,368 miles (+3,278)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 36,368 miles
- Test number
- 680861758032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,090 miles (+4,156)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 33,090 miles
- Test number
- 432590947058
- NoteFront brake pads worn very low
Pass28,934 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 28,934 miles
- Test number
- 961591456088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX02 AET
- Does LX02 AET currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX02 AET expired on 21 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX02 AET?
- The MOT on LX02 AET expired on 21 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX02 AET done?
- LX02 AET was recorded at 90,695 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2024, an average of 3,434 miles a year.
- Has LX02 AET ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX02 AET has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on LX02 AET 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 LX02 AET find?
- LX02 AET passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: both head lights deteriorated .; oil leak, but not excessive.
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