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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LX02 UWLMOT history

LX02 UWL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

LX02 UWL 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 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
119,686 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 UWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 UWL was last recorded at 119,686 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 11,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,418 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
11,268 miles
Average per year
4,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,686 miles
  • 2025 – 108,418 miles
  • 2024 – 102,157 miles
  • 2023 – 92,442 miles
  • 2022 – 87,846 miles
  • 2021 – 83,411 miles
  • 2020 – 79,897 miles
  • 2019 – 77,107 miles
  • 2018 – 74,006 miles
  • 2016 – 68,015 miles
  • 2015 – 64,567 miles
  • 2014 – 61,782 miles
  • 2013 – 57,531 miles
  • 2011 – 52,046 miles
  • 2010 – 46,936 miles
  • 2009 – 40,331 miles
  • 2007 – 33,443 miles
  • 2006 – 30,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,686 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,686 miles (+11,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    119,686 miles
    Test number
    801929922505
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass108,418 miles (+6,261)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    108,418 miles
    Test number
    411159781328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,157 miles (+9,715)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    102,157 miles
    Test number
    738960328970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,442 miles (+4,596)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    92,442 miles
    Test number
    528284532360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,846 miles (+4,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,846 miles
    Test number
    138388944084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass83,411 miles (+3,514)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    83,411 miles
    Test number
    370625974078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,897 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    79,897 miles
    Test number
    856595441423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,107 miles (+3,101)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,107 miles
    Test number
    314312124801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,006 miles (+5,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,006 miles
    Test number
    581825320244
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass68,015 miles (+3,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,015 miles
    Test number
    397823204507
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass64,567 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,567 miles
    Test number
    315890585077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,782 miles (+4,251)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,782 miles
    Test number
    188071784008
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cut on side wall

  13. Pass57,531 miles (+399)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,531 miles
    Test number
    265741263091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,132 miles (+139)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,132 miles
    Test number
    827866033043
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Fail56,993 miles (+4,947)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,993 miles
    Test number
    278526423081
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass52,046 miles (+5,110)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    52,046 miles
    Test number
    347323631390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,936 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,936 miles
    Test number
    821801330246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,926 miles (+6,595)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,926 miles
    Test number
    933160030261
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass40,331 miles (+6,888)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,331 miles
    Test number
    703337609165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDrivers door mirror cracked but not affecting the view

  20. Pass33,443 miles (+3,293)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,443 miles
    Test number
    304905777246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass30,150 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,150 miles
    Test number
    164314956140
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LX02 UWL

Does LX02 UWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX02 UWL is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX02 UWL?
The MOT on LX02 UWL is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX02 UWL done?
LX02 UWL was recorded at 119,686 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 4,448 miles a year.
Has LX02 UWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 UWL has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2013.
Has the mileage on LX02 UWL 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 UWL find?
LX02 UWL passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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