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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LX02 EVLMOT history

LX02 EVL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 157,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.

LX02 EVL 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 7 May 2026
Mileage
157,942 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 EVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2026
Latest MOT test
8 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 EVL was last recorded at 157,942 miles on 8 May 2025, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Feb 2021: 112,324 miles, lower than 113,841 miles on 12 Feb 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
157,880 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
6,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,942 miles
  • 2024 – 146,170 miles
  • 2023 – 135,345 miles
  • 2022 – 124,588 miles
  • 2021 – 112,324 miles
  • 2020 – 113,841 miles
  • 2019 – 90,116 miles
  • 2018 – 77,977 miles
  • 2017 – 70,025 miles
  • 2016 – 67,271 miles
  • 2015 – 64,132 miles
  • 2014 – 61,072 miles
  • 2013 – 58,319 miles
  • 2012 – 54,497 miles
  • 2011 – 50,666 miles
  • 2010 – 47,032 miles
  • 2009 – 43,187 miles
  • 2008 – 38,674 miles
  • 2007 – 34,749 miles
  • 2006 – 28,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,942 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,942 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    157,942 miles
    Test number
    381387719197
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail157,880 miles (+11,710)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,880 miles
    Test number
    497181102751
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass146,170 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    146,170 miles
    Test number
    639265091986
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail146,170 miles (+10,825)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,170 miles
    Test number
    451244874656
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,345 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    135,345 miles
    Test number
    999623776547
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail135,313 miles (+10,725)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,313 miles
    Test number
    471005887297
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass124,588 miles (+64)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,588 miles
    Test number
    925727557434
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber corroded at top mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail124,524 miles (+12,200)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,524 miles
    Test number
    132554087971
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Excessively corroded at top mounting (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber corroded at top mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass112,324 miles (-1,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,324 miles
    Test number
    707853599937
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  10. Pass113,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    113,841 miles
    Test number
    910368237243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail113,841 miles (+23,725)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,841 miles
    Test number
    691286548236
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass90,116 miles (+12,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,116 miles
    Test number
    909944841839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass77,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    77,977 miles
    Test number
    835413083377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,977 miles (+7,952)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,977 miles
    Test number
    811431592475
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass70,025 miles (+2,754)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,025 miles
    Test number
    407892380229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,271 miles (+3,139)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,271 miles
    Test number
    792038961250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,132 miles
    Test number
    289990045017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,132 miles (+3,060)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,132 miles
    Test number
    326070845049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass61,072 miles (+2,753)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    61,072 miles
    Test number
    788457524051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,319 miles (+3,822)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,319 miles
    Test number
    909412533086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,497 miles (+3,831)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,497 miles
    Test number
    118440642059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,666 miles (+3,634)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,666 miles
    Test number
    169638131039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,032 miles (+3,845)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,032 miles
    Test number
    793437140031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,187 miles (+4,513)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,187 miles
    Test number
    723141549033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,674 miles (+3,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    38,674 miles
    Test number
    812292848026
    • 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)

  26. Pass34,749 miles (+5,883)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,749 miles
    Test number
    690559137072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    28,866 miles
    Test number
    970551146000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX02 EVL

Does LX02 EVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX02 EVL expired on 7 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX02 EVL?
The MOT on LX02 EVL expired on 7 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX02 EVL done?
LX02 EVL was recorded at 157,942 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 6,709 miles a year.
Has LX02 EVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 EVL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LX02 EVL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX02 EVL find?
LX02 EVL passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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