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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LX02 ALUMOT history

LX02 ALU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 209,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LX02 ALU blue 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 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
209,145 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 ALU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 ALU was last recorded at 209,145 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,144 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,145 miles
  • 2025 – 200,289 miles
  • 2024 – 193,953 miles
  • 2023 – 184,155 miles
  • 2022 – 173,560 miles
  • 2021 – 164,379 miles
  • 2020 – 158,137 miles
  • 2019 – 142,148 miles
  • 2018 – 130,657 miles
  • 2017 – 116,929 miles
  • 2016 – 94,037 miles
  • 2015 – 90,217 miles
  • 2014 – 84,209 miles
  • 2013 – 78,652 miles
  • 2012 – 73,314 miles
  • 2011 – 64,031 miles
  • 2010 – 58,745 miles
  • 2009 – 54,778 miles
  • 2008 – 47,755 miles
  • 2007 – 41,655 miles
  • 2006 – 37,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,145 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak front of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine cover and undertray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Fuel cap seal perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,145 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    209,145 miles
    Test number
    996842176279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail209,144 miles (+8,855)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,144 miles
    Test number
    967762618295
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass200,289 miles (+6,336)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    200,289 miles
    Test number
    104940052104
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 shock shaft corroded

  4. Pass193,953 miles (+9,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    193,953 miles
    Test number
    870578081204
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass184,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    184,155 miles
    Test number
    236825317959
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail184,155 miles (+10,595)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,155 miles
    Test number
    898138598999
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass173,560 miles (+9,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    173,560 miles
    Test number
    663751872975
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass164,379 miles (+6,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    164,379 miles
    Test number
    725695053501
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass158,137 miles (+15,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    158,137 miles
    Test number
    335449294919
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass142,148 miles (+11,491)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    142,148 miles
    Test number
    753621537810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,657 miles (+13,728)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    130,657 miles
    Test number
    843120547316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray+engine cover fitted

  12. Pass116,929 miles (+277)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    116,929 miles
    Test number
    170557510133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak front of engine
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre has a deep cut to outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking oil

  13. Fail116,652 miles (+22,615)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,652 miles
    Test number
    525914895833
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak front of engine
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre has a deep cut to outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil level low
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking oil

  14. Pass94,037 miles (+3,820)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,037 miles
    Test number
    194735620621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,217 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,217 miles
    Test number
    666130675055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,191 miles (+5,982)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,191 miles
    Test number
    585016965070
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass84,209 miles (+5,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,209 miles
    Test number
    688304474015
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass78,652 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    78,652 miles
    Test number
    145637973038
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail78,651 miles (+5,337)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,651 miles
    Test number
    208297873042
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass73,314 miles (+9,283)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,314 miles
    Test number
    749435472016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll alloy wheels bad kerb damage

  21. Pass64,031 miles (+5,286)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,031 miles
    Test number
    797813171075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,745 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,745 miles
    Test number
    623568770060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail58,743 miles (+3,965)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,743 miles
    Test number
    243717970086
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass54,778 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,778 miles
    Test number
    112517379095
    • 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 offside rear tyre

  25. Fail54,776 miles (+7,021)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,776 miles
    Test number
    343677579056
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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 offside rear tyre

  26. Pass47,755 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,755 miles
    Test number
    850879378065
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Fail47,753 miles (+6,098)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,753 miles
    Test number
    192379178029
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass41,655 miles (+4,059)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,655 miles
    Test number
    440868707121
    • NoteExcessive oil leak.

  29. Pass37,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,596 miles
    Test number
    143724496439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX02 ALU

Does LX02 ALU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX02 ALU is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX02 ALU?
The MOT on LX02 ALU is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX02 ALU done?
LX02 ALU was recorded at 209,145 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 8,633 miles a year.
Has LX02 ALU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 ALU has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LX02 ALU 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 ALU find?
LX02 ALU passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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