
BMW 3 Series
Purple · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc
LX02 AEWMOT history
LX02 AEW is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,063 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 143,063 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,083 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX02 AEW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 7 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX02 AEW was last recorded at 143,063 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 142,453 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 610 miles
- Average per year
- 6,083 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 143,063 miles
- 2024 – 142,453 miles
- 2023 – 141,775 miles
- 2022 – 140,597 miles
- 2021 – 135,181 miles
- 2019 – 133,644 miles
- 2018 – 128,886 miles
- 2016 – 124,791 miles
- 2015 – 118,273 miles
- 2014 – 110,633 miles
- 2013 – 104,123 miles
- 2012 – 96,216 miles
- 2011 – 84,094 miles
- 2010 – 74,405 miles
- 2009 – 70,791 miles
- 2008 – 63,421 miles
- 2007 – 44,556 miles
- 2006 – 25,385 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front tyre has cut`s on side wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,063 miles (+610)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 143,063 miles
- Test number
- 131697499412
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass142,453 miles (+678)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 142,453 miles
- Test number
- 612409005553
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass141,775 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 141,775 miles
- Test number
- 252190344378
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail141,773 miles (+1,176)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,773 miles
- Test number
- 487017522129
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorObligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,597 miles (+5,416)1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 140,597 miles
- Test number
- 434598635904
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass135,181 miles (+1,537)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 135,181 miles
- Test number
- 683429835789
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,644 miles (+24)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 133,644 miles
- Test number
- 615446052722
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cut`s on side wall
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail133,620 miles (+4,734)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,620 miles
- Test number
- 442091370718
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cut`s on side wall
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,886 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 128,886 miles
- Test number
- 962806859054
- AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail128,886 miles (+4,095)1 dangerous7 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,886 miles
- Test number
- 761510086246
- DangerousEmissions not tested stopped due to excess smoke form exhaust. possibility of engine damage (7.3.A.1)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass124,791 miles (+6,518)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 124,791 miles
- Test number
- 878639085464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,273 miles (+7,640)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 118,273 miles
- Test number
- 187674075111
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass110,633 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 110,633 miles
- Test number
- 676424174164
- NoteOil leak
Fail110,633 miles (+6,510)7 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,633 miles
- Test number
- 487844074132
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteOil leak
Pass104,123 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 104,123 miles
- Test number
- 108168853109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,120 miles (+7,904)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,120 miles
- Test number
- 129677253198
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass96,216 miles (+12,122)5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2013
- Odometer
- 96,216 miles
- Test number
- 809302832131
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteFront exhaust bracket deteriorated
Pass84,094 miles (+9,689)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 84,094 miles
- Test number
- 738820321103
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail74,405 miles3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,405 miles
- Test number
- 261240220135
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testFront passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- NoteMetalic noise from rear brakes when the hand brake is applied
Pass74,405 miles (+3,614)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 74,405 miles
- Test number
- 414570320176
- NoteMetalic noise from rear brakes when the hand brake is applied
Pass70,791 miles (+7,370)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 70,791 miles
- Test number
- 204000579058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,421 miles (+18,865)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 63,421 miles
- Test number
- 401107708275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,556 miles (+19,171)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 44,556 miles
- Test number
- 201133787460
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteHas centre bracket missing/corroded,now has jubille clip fitted.
Pass25,385 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 25,385 miles
- Test number
- 473755986127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX02 AEW
- Does LX02 AEW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX02 AEW is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LX02 AEW?
- The MOT on LX02 AEW is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX02 AEW done?
- LX02 AEW was recorded at 143,063 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 6,083 miles a year.
- Has LX02 AEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX02 AEW has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LX02 AEW 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 AEW find?
- LX02 AEW passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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