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BMW 316

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LX02 EWBMOT history

LX02 EWB is a green petrol BMW 316 first used on 15 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 73,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

LX02 EWB green 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 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
73,845 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 EWB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 EWB was last recorded at 73,845 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 1,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,807 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,038 miles
Average per year
2,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,845 miles
  • 2024 – 72,807 miles
  • 2023 – 71,473 miles
  • 2022 – 69,620 miles
  • 2021 – 66,619 miles
  • 2020 – 63,583 miles
  • 2019 – 58,033 miles
  • 2018 – 53,320 miles
  • 2017 – 49,658 miles
  • 2016 – 44,910 miles
  • 2015 – 42,515 miles
  • 2014 – 38,307 miles
  • 2013 – 35,986 miles
  • 2012 – 34,042 miles
  • 2011 – 31,812 miles
  • 2010 – 29,052 miles
  • 2009 – 26,628 miles
  • 2008 – 23,179 miles
  • 2007 – 19,949 miles
  • 2006 – 15,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,845 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishedRecorded at 4 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both asides, rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel cap

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front lower arm rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,845 miles (+1,038)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    73,845 miles
    Test number
    491839368878
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  2. Pass72,807 miles (+1,334)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,807 miles
    Test number
    405276157612
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass71,473 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,473 miles
    Test number
    113647153702
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both asides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap

  4. Fail71,473 miles (+1,853)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,473 miles
    Test number
    253882620239
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both asides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap

  5. Pass69,620 miles (+3,001)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,620 miles
    Test number
    570923886891
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Headlights deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass66,619 miles (+3,036)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,619 miles
    Test number
    178781459776
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Brake pipes to hoses slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryHandbrake long
    • AdvisoryO/S parking effort lower than N/S
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,583 miles (+12)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,583 miles
    Test number
    571166745765
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Fail63,571 miles (+5,538)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,571 miles
    Test number
    639029753763
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass58,033 miles (+4,713)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,033 miles
    Test number
    842067044225
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp beam images fading

  10. Pass53,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,320 miles
    Test number
    737705891557
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail53,320 miles (+3,662)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,320 miles
    Test number
    112034796195
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass49,658 miles (+4,748)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    49,658 miles
    Test number
    521775536360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,910 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    44,910 miles
    Test number
    174799658187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroding

  14. Fail44,905 miles (+2,390)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,905 miles
    Test number
    422360962549
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroding

  15. Pass42,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    42,515 miles
    Test number
    375065915276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,515 miles (+4,208)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,515 miles
    Test number
    785745105268
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass38,307 miles (+2,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    38,307 miles
    Test number
    548317004246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass35,986 miles (+1,944)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,986 miles
    Test number
    216558593174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass34,042 miles (+2,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,042 miles
    Test number
    567686392109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass31,812 miles (+2,760)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,812 miles
    Test number
    316338061120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,052 miles (+2,424)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,052 miles
    Test number
    204383360186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,628 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,628 miles
    Test number
    743402959140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,179 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,179 miles
    Test number
    713189248119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,949 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,949 miles
    Test number
    742566937124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,978 miles
    Test number
    854085216191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX02 EWB

Does LX02 EWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX02 EWB expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX02 EWB?
The MOT on LX02 EWB expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX02 EWB done?
LX02 EWB was recorded at 73,845 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 2,975 miles a year.
Has LX02 EWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 EWB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LX02 EWB 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 EWB find?
LX02 EWB passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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