BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
LX02 CYGMOT history
LX02 CYG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 104,844 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 104,844 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,816 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX02 CYG
- 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
- 8 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX02 CYG was last recorded at 104,844 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Nov 2022: 94,567 miles, lower than 94,773 miles on 3 Nov 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 104,808 miles · 5 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 36 miles
- Average per year
- 3,816 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,844 miles
- 2025 – 104,536 miles
- 2023 – 99,599 miles
- 2022 – 94,567 miles
- 2021 – 90,846 miles
- 2020 – 88,114 miles
- 2019 – 85,956 miles
- 2018 – 82,465 miles
- 2017 – 78,531 miles
- 2016 – 73,826 miles
- 2015 – 65,807 miles
- 2014 – 59,630 miles
- 2013 – 55,612 miles
- 2012 – 50,559 miles
- 2011 – 45,181 miles
- 2010 – 40,672 miles
- 2009 – 37,911 miles
- 2008 – 35,029 miles
- 2007 – 31,359 miles
- 2006 – 26,931 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,844 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/18
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil residue over lower engine, no leaks found
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,844 miles (+36)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 104,844 miles
- Test number
- 512751851234
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail104,808 miles (+272)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,808 miles
- Test number
- 930059443676
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass104,536 miles (+25)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 104,536 miles
- Test number
- 619390714170
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil residue over lower engine, no leaks found
Fail104,511 miles (+4,912)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,511 miles
- Test number
- 853543237121
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 - as marked on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 - as marked on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil residue over lower engine, no leaks found
Pass99,599 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 99,599 miles
- Test number
- 918589109219
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35R1894Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail99,599 miles (+5,032)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,599 miles
- Test number
- 734554065456
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35R1894Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass94,567 miles (-206)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 94,567 miles
- Test number
- 239407696268
- AdvisoryENGINE LIGHT ON
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail94,773 miles (+3,927)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,773 miles
- Test number
- 215774327295
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryENGINE LIGHT ON
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass90,846 miles (+2,732)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 90,846 miles
- Test number
- 779153368319
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,114 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 88,114 miles
- Test number
- 494185463859
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail88,113 miles (+2,157)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,113 miles
- Test number
- 115419294091
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,956 miles (+3,491)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 85,956 miles
- Test number
- 879794675367
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside / offside (1.1.11 (c))
Pass82,465 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 82,465 miles
- Test number
- 695246471534
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail82,465 miles (+3,934)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,465 miles
- Test number
- 379616126254
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,531 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 78,531 miles
- Test number
- 621729260708
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside / nearside (3.6.B.2c)
Fail78,531 miles (+4,705)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,531 miles
- Test number
- 153916566026
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside / nearside (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside / nearside (3.6.B.2c)
Pass73,826 miles (+8,019)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 73,826 miles
- Test number
- 910988405781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,807 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 65,807 miles
- Test number
- 168951395102
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteNearside front brake pad sensor wire insecure
Fail65,807 miles (+6,177)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,807 miles
- Test number
- 499301195157
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteNearside front brake pad sensor wire insecure
Pass59,630 miles (+4,018)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 59,630 miles
- Test number
- 865782594178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,612 miles (+5,053)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 55,612 miles
- Test number
- 295033493187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,559 miles (+5,378)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 50,559 miles
- Test number
- 806125192116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,181 miles (+4,509)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2012
- Odometer
- 45,181 miles
- Test number
- 325016141195
- NoteNearside rear tyre close to limit
Pass40,672 miles (+2,761)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 40,672 miles
- Test number
- 614514040171
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass37,911 miles (+2,882)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2010
- Odometer
- 37,911 miles
- Test number
- 204928949122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,029 miles (+3,670)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2009
- Odometer
- 35,029 miles
- Test number
- 100076638197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,359 miles (+4,428)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2008
- Odometer
- 31,359 miles
- Test number
- 384054737126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,931 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2007
- Odometer
- 26,931 miles
- Test number
- 132006836160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX02 CYG
- Does LX02 CYG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX02 CYG is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX02 CYG?
- The MOT on LX02 CYG is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX02 CYG done?
- LX02 CYG was recorded at 104,844 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 3,816 miles a year.
- Has LX02 CYG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX02 CYG has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX02 CYG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LX02 CYG find?
- LX02 CYG passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.
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