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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.

LX02 AEW purple BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass143,063 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. Pass135,181 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    135,181 miles
    Test number
    683429835789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Pass124,791 miles (+6,518)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    124,791 miles
    Test number
    878639085464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. Pass110,633 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    110,633 miles
    Test number
    676424174164
    • NoteOil leak
  14. 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
  15. Pass104,123 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    104,123 miles
    Test number
    108168853109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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)
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Pass70,791 miles (+7,370)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    70,791 miles
    Test number
    204000579058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,421 miles (+18,865)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    63,421 miles
    Test number
    401107708275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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.
  24. 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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