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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LX02 CYAMOT history

LX02 CYA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 183,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2024.

LX02 CYA 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 3 Oct 2025
Mileage
183,162 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 CYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 CYA was last recorded at 183,162 miles on 4 Oct 2024, 9,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,581 miles · 19 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
9,581 miles
Average per year
7,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 183,162 miles
  • 2023 – 173,581 miles
  • 2022 – 163,339 miles
  • 2021 – 159,385 miles
  • 2020 – 142,648 miles
  • 2019 – 127,669 miles
  • 2018 – 122,602 miles
  • 2017 – 117,353 miles
  • 2016 – 111,710 miles
  • 2015 – 105,647 miles
  • 2014 – 97,549 miles
  • 2013 – 89,212 miles
  • 2012 – 82,273 miles
  • 2011 – 73,643 miles
  • 2010 – 70,983 miles
  • 2009 – 63,440 miles
  • 2008 – 57,134 miles
  • 2007 – 49,195 miles
  • 2006 – 37,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,162 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,162 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    183,162 miles
    Test number
    292705893023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail183,162 miles (+9,581)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,162 miles
    Test number
    917739390264
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass173,581 miles (+10,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    173,581 miles
    Test number
    512099891871
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass163,339 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    163,339 miles
    Test number
    189522263316
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail163,332 miles (+3,947)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,332 miles
    Test number
    904786284109
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass159,385 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    159,385 miles
    Test number
    454848865802
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail159,384 miles (+16,736)1 dangerous11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,384 miles
    Test number
    258745278961
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass142,648 miles (+14,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    142,648 miles
    Test number
    193021839112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,669 miles (+5,067)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    127,669 miles
    Test number
    665982787956
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass122,602 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    122,602 miles
    Test number
    416607129387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,353 miles (+5,643)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    117,353 miles
    Test number
    831009954700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,710 miles (+6,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    111,710 miles
    Test number
    573281421913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass105,647 miles (+8,098)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    105,647 miles
    Test number
    473683428434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,549 miles (+8,337)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    97,549 miles
    Test number
    327557144457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,212 miles (+6,939)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,212 miles
    Test number
    165649743272
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass82,273 miles (+8,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,273 miles
    Test number
    967369142227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass73,643 miles (+2,660)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,643 miles
    Test number
    937219241235
    • NoteSmall splits on nearside front and offside front rear wishbone bushes.

  18. Pass70,983 miles (+7,543)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,983 miles
    Test number
    570404320160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,440 miles (+6,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,440 miles
    Test number
    352345929172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass57,134 miles (+7,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    57,134 miles
    Test number
    592914528184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass49,195 miles (+2,599)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    49,195 miles
    Test number
    713527617102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,596 miles (+9,232)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,596 miles
    Test number
    193297147438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,364 miles
    Test number
    363670166006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX02 CYA

Does LX02 CYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX02 CYA expired on 3 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX02 CYA?
The MOT on LX02 CYA expired on 3 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX02 CYA done?
LX02 CYA was recorded at 183,162 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2024, an average of 7,841 miles a year.
Has LX02 CYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 CYA has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LX02 CYA 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 CYA find?
LX02 CYA passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both side; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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