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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LX02 CXSMOT history

LX02 CXS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2023 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 202,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2022.

LX02 CXS blue 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 29 Jul 2023
Mileage
202,407 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2022
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 CXS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 CXS was last recorded at 202,407 miles on 30 Jul 2022, 5,968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,439 miles · 15 Jul 2016
Between the last two tests
5,968 miles
Average per year
8,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 202,407 miles
  • 2016 – 196,439 miles
  • 2015 – 188,429 miles
  • 2014 – 178,411 miles
  • 2013 – 168,877 miles
  • 2011 – 148,676 miles
  • 2010 – 135,375 miles
  • 2009 – 118,482 miles
  • 2008 – 97,634 miles
  • 2007 – 78,258 miles
  • 2006 – 58,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,407 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has weak effort at a wheel
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryShields fitted from new restricting access

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,407 miles17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    202,407 miles
    Test number
    265456510309
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has weak effort at a wheel
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryShields fitted from new restricting access

  2. Fail202,407 miles (+5,968)1 repaired17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,407 miles
    Test number
    754104016536
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has weak effort at a wheel
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryShields fitted from new restricting access

  3. Pass196,439 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    196,439 miles
    Test number
    848615957034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  4. Fail196,380 miles (+7,951)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,380 miles
    Test number
    469070308591
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  5. Pass188,429 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    188,429 miles
    Test number
    305744595134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail188,347 miles (+9,936)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,347 miles
    Test number
    229019385179
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Pass178,411 miles (+9,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    178,411 miles
    Test number
    766910294033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail168,877 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,877 miles
    Test number
    156721853480
    • Repaired at testAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass168,877 miles (+20,201)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    168,877 miles
    Test number
    466621253058
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass148,676 miles (+13,301)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    148,676 miles
    Test number
    255815751045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth registration plates slightly deteriorated

  11. Pass135,375 miles (+16,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    135,375 miles
    Test number
    133475850499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass118,482 miles (+20,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    118,482 miles
    Test number
    122012769019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass97,634 miles (+19,376)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    97,634 miles
    Test number
    333306358088
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteStonechips to windscreen

  14. Pass78,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    78,258 miles
    Test number
    254510357088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,258 miles (+19,280)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,258 miles
    Test number
    782500057060
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre bald on inside edge also needs alignment.

  16. Pass58,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    58,978 miles
    Test number
    124802156090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX02 CXS

Does LX02 CXS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX02 CXS expired on 29 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX02 CXS?
The MOT on LX02 CXS expired on 29 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX02 CXS done?
LX02 CXS was recorded at 202,407 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2022, an average of 8,727 miles a year.
Has LX02 CXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 CXS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LX02 CXS 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 CXS find?
LX02 CXS passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2022 with 17 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 14 more.

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