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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LX02 CXEMOT history

LX02 CXE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 129,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2023.

LX02 CXE silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2024
Mileage
129,731 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 CXE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 CXE was last recorded at 129,731 miles on 5 Apr 2023, 16,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,694 miles · 23 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
16,037 miles
Average per year
6,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,731 miles
  • 2022 – 113,694 miles
  • 2021 – 107,410 miles
  • 2019 – 93,356 miles
  • 2018 – 80,897 miles
  • 2017 – 71,670 miles
  • 2016 – 61,997 miles
  • 2015 – 56,592 miles
  • 2014 – 53,578 miles
  • 2013 – 52,719 miles
  • 2012 – 47,507 miles
  • 2011 – 43,520 miles
  • 2010 – 41,590 miles
  • 2009 – 39,423 miles
  • 2008 – 36,123 miles
  • 2007 – 32,227 miles
  • 2006 – 23,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,731 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    129,731 miles
    Test number
    443683203016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail129,731 miles (+16,037)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,731 miles
    Test number
    891552132231
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass113,694 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,694 miles
    Test number
    602700056257
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded, both sides

  4. Fail113,694 miles (+9)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,694 miles
    Test number
    481794544147
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded, both sides

  5. Fail113,685 miles (+6,275)2 dangerous8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,685 miles
    Test number
    583249861116
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dash, (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, cracking, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront dash , service message on,
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower fog light missing,
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass107,410 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,410 miles
    Test number
    706425070274
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail107,410 miles (+14,054)2 dangerous7 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,410 miles
    Test number
    968311580395
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass93,356 miles (+12,419)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,356 miles
    Test number
    999340015350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,937 miles (+40)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    80,937 miles
    Test number
    862841082649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail80,897 miles3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,897 miles
    Test number
    473150483595
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail80,897 miles1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,897 miles
    Test number
    159539201689
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail80,897 miles (+9,227)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,897 miles
    Test number
    206428445933
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass71,670 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,670 miles
    Test number
    788483109556
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s to hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail71,648 miles (+9,651)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,648 miles
    Test number
    900337767503
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joints with center (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s to hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass61,997 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,997 miles
    Test number
    486678050697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,860 miles (+5,268)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,860 miles
    Test number
    880857472692
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass56,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,592 miles
    Test number
    537770915125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,592 miles (+3,014)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,592 miles
    Test number
    116718905185
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass53,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,578 miles
    Test number
    826776504139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,578 miles (+859)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,578 miles
    Test number
    456928694096
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass52,719 miles (+5,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,719 miles
    Test number
    496337633196
    • 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)

  22. Pass47,507 miles (+3,987)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,507 miles
    Test number
    857207432192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,520 miles (+1,930)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,520 miles
    Test number
    996702831100
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Pass41,590 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,590 miles
    Test number
    273014030415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,423 miles (+3,300)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,423 miles
    Test number
    382188939104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,123 miles (+3,896)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,123 miles
    Test number
    172494548114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,227 miles (+9,110)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,227 miles
    Test number
    663120597144
    • 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)
    • NoteFront discs starting to corrode on inner surface

  28. Pass23,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,117 miles
    Test number
    144653996180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX02 CXE

Does LX02 CXE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX02 CXE expired on 4 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX02 CXE?
The MOT on LX02 CXE expired on 4 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX02 CXE done?
LX02 CXE was recorded at 129,731 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2023, an average of 6,372 miles a year.
Has LX02 CXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 CXE has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LX02 CXE 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 CXE find?
LX02 CXE passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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