
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc
LX02 UWBMOT history
LX02 UWB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2021 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 141,939 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Sept 2021
- Mileage
- 141,939 mi
- At MOT on 18 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 28
- 15 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 5,723 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX02 UWB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 28 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Sept 2021
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Oct 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
LX02 UWB was last recorded at 141,939 miles on 18 Oct 2022, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 141,927 miles · 3 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 5,723 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 141,939 miles
- 2020 – 141,180 miles
- 2019 – 138,319 miles
- 2018 – 134,701 miles
- 2017 – 131,064 miles
- 2016 – 126,204 miles
- 2015 – 123,355 miles
- 2014 – 115,881 miles
- 2013 – 106,073 miles
- 2012 – 99,609 miles
- 2011 – 92,480 miles
- 2010 – 83,941 miles
- 2009 – 75,658 miles
- 2008 – 66,285 miles
- 2007 – 57,459 miles
- 2006 – 47,425 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
28 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail141,939 miles (+12)1 dangerous6 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,939 miles
- Test number
- 250449866167
- DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail141,927 miles (+747)8 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,927 miles
- Test number
- 204228126012
- MajorFront Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,180 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 141,180 miles
- Test number
- 875917969928
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded along section inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive possible cam cover gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail141,180 miles (+2,861)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,180 miles
- Test number
- 881187385553
- MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded along section inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive possible cam cover gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass138,319 miles (+12)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 138,319 miles
- Test number
- 129947090487
- AdvisoryEML illuminated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive upper, front section of engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has limited reserve travel
Fail138,307 miles (+3,606)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,307 miles
- Test number
- 138349425326
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryEML light on
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryParking brake needs adjusting
Pass134,701 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 134,701 miles
- Test number
- 492041172619
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail134,701 miles (+3,637)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,701 miles
- Test number
- 611874251506
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass131,064 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 131,064 miles
- Test number
- 535744116648
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil low
Fail131,064 miles (+4,860)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,064 miles
- Test number
- 717583506035
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil low
Pass126,204 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 126,204 miles
- Test number
- 849782200097
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Fail126,204 miles (+2,849)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,204 miles
- Test number
- 223729170944
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Pass123,355 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 123,355 miles
- Test number
- 206306385007
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail123,351 miles (+7,470)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,351 miles
- Test number
- 889376885002
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEML illuminated
Pass115,881 miles (+9,808)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 115,881 miles
- Test number
- 925592714101
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront tyres worn inside edge check tracking
Pass106,073 miles (+6,464)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 106,073 miles
- Test number
- 485683713140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass99,609 miles (+28)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2013
- Odometer
- 99,609 miles
- Test number
- 758016042144
- 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)
- NoteRear tyres worn on inside edge
Fail99,581 miles (+7,101)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,581 miles
- Test number
- 775787632163
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- 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)
Fail92,480 miles1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,480 miles
- Test number
- 525956931168
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass92,480 miles (+8,539)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2012
- Odometer
- 92,480 miles
- Test number
- 526776931129
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass83,941 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2011
- Odometer
- 83,941 miles
- Test number
- 601618330103
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres unevenly worn on inner edge
- NoteRear number plate deteriorating
Fail83,941 miles (+8,283)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,941 miles
- Test number
- 960497030125
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres unevenly worn on inner edge
- NoteRear number plate deteriorating
Pass75,658 miles (+9,373)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 75,658 miles
- Test number
- 280505809197
- NoteN/s and o/s front tyres worn lumpy on inside edge
Pass66,285 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 66,285 miles
- Test number
- 474012428110
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail66,285 miles (+8,826)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,285 miles
- Test number
- 563232128167
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass57,459 miles (+10,034)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 57,459 miles
- Test number
- 253077307189
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass47,425 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 47,425 miles
- Test number
- 270855306147
- NoteO/s front tyre perished inside edge
Fail47,425 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,425 miles
- Test number
- 391093606162
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s front tyre perished inside edge
Questions about LX02 UWB
- Does LX02 UWB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX02 UWB expired on 15 Sept 2021, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX02 UWB?
- The MOT on LX02 UWB expired on 15 Sept 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX02 UWB done?
- LX02 UWB was recorded at 141,939 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2022, an average of 5,723 miles a year.
- Has LX02 UWB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX02 UWB has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LX02 UWB 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 UWB find?
- LX02 UWB failed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 11 advisories: power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected; nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; offside front service brake excessively binding, and 15 more.
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