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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LX02 NMFMOT history

LX02 NMF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 111,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

LX02 NMF blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
111,639 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 NMF
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
27 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 NMF was last recorded at 111,639 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,624 miles · 6 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
4,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,639 miles
  • 2025 – 106,121 miles
  • 2024 – 101,314 miles
  • 2023 – 97,679 miles
  • 2022 – 93,063 miles
  • 2021 – 86,704 miles
  • 2020 – 83,330 miles
  • 2019 – 75,724 miles
  • 2018 – 71,670 miles
  • 2017 – 67,710 miles
  • 2016 – 63,401 miles
  • 2015 – 60,370 miles
  • 2014 – 56,065 miles
  • 2013 – 50,194 miles
  • 2012 – 40,935 miles
  • 2011 – 34,724 miles
  • 2010 – 31,354 miles
  • 2009 – 26,091 miles
  • 2008 – 23,470 miles
  • 2007 – 20,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,639 miles
  • AdvisoryBonnet secondary retaining device inoperativeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,639 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    111,639 miles
    Test number
    235944194041
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary retaining device inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail111,624 miles (+5,503)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,624 miles
    Test number
    702778171468
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall split open (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary retaining device inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,121 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    106,121 miles
    Test number
    961868191809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,112 miles (+4,798)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,112 miles
    Test number
    645609469575
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass101,314 miles (+3,635)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    101,314 miles
    Test number
    772453094333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,679 miles (+4,616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    97,679 miles
    Test number
    712545550987
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass93,063 miles (+6,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    93,063 miles
    Test number
    770425590131
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,704 miles (+3,374)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,704 miles
    Test number
    108174604780
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass83,330 miles (+7,606)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,330 miles
    Test number
    637487485956
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake calliper retaining clip missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass75,724 miles (+4,054)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    75,724 miles
    Test number
    467110346200
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted

  11. Pass71,670 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,670 miles
    Test number
    513821136385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,605 miles (+3,895)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,605 miles
    Test number
    983934911586
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

  13. Pass67,710 miles (+4,309)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,710 miles
    Test number
    920956226977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,401 miles (+3,031)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    63,401 miles
    Test number
    247067938002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    60,370 miles
    Test number
    439102955037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,370 miles (+4,305)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,370 miles
    Test number
    795902355065
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass56,065 miles (+5,871)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,065 miles
    Test number
    337873554014
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass50,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,194 miles
    Test number
    137034453031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,194 miles (+9,259)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,194 miles
    Test number
    169904053070
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass40,935 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    40,935 miles
    Test number
    598519742042
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  21. Fail40,935 miles (+6,211)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,935 miles
    Test number
    617299042051
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  22. Pass34,724 miles (+3,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    34,724 miles
    Test number
    758724451047
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail31,354 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,354 miles
    Test number
    171158750469
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass31,354 miles (+5,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    31,354 miles
    Test number
    842068450012
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass26,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,091 miles
    Test number
    313838159085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,091 miles (+2,621)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,091 miles
    Test number
    501178359078
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass23,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    23,470 miles
    Test number
    532130168089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail23,470 miles (+3,065)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,470 miles
    Test number
    574550668037
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  29. Pass20,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,405 miles
    Test number
    153228857409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX02 NMF

Does LX02 NMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX02 NMF is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX02 NMF?
The MOT on LX02 NMF is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX02 NMF done?
LX02 NMF was recorded at 111,639 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 4,809 miles a year.
Has LX02 NMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 NMF has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LX02 NMF 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 NMF find?
LX02 NMF passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: bonnet secondary retaining device inoperative; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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