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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,895 cc

LX02 WHZMOT history

LX02 WHZ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

LX02 WHZ black 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 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,229 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 WHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 WHZ was last recorded at 85,229 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 4,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,094 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,135 miles
Average per year
2,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,229 miles
  • 2024 – 81,094 miles
  • 2023 – 79,214 miles
  • 2022 – 76,750 miles
  • 2021 – 76,339 miles
  • 2020 – 76,197 miles
  • 2019 – 75,807 miles
  • 2018 – 75,056 miles
  • 2017 – 74,540 miles
  • 2016 – 73,862 miles
  • 2015 – 72,712 miles
  • 2014 – 71,471 miles
  • 2013 – 70,532 miles
  • 2012 – 69,746 miles
  • 2011 – 67,382 miles
  • 2010 – 62,207 miles
  • 2009 – 58,708 miles
  • 2008 – 47,939 miles
  • 2007 – 42,886 miles
  • 2006 – 35,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,229 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass85,229 miles (+4,135)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,229 miles
    Test number
    550035604693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,094 miles (+1,880)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,094 miles
    Test number
    671000641197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,214 miles (+2,464)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,214 miles
    Test number
    335800678983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,750 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,750 miles
    Test number
    289615055917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,339 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,339 miles
    Test number
    806556420019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,197 miles (+390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,197 miles
    Test number
    904401904560
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass75,807 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,807 miles
    Test number
    437530854188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,056 miles (+516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,056 miles
    Test number
    305934259651
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass74,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,540 miles
    Test number
    574005075775
    • AdvisoryFront both tyre starting to wear on inner edges
  10. Fail74,540 miles (+678)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,540 miles
    Test number
    516072860005
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyre starting to wear on inner edges
  11. Pass73,862 miles (+1,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,862 miles
    Test number
    488086719348
    • AdvisoryOil appears contaminated.
    • AdvisoryOil filler cap leaking.
  12. Pass72,712 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,712 miles
    Test number
    635048954772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,471 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,471 miles
    Test number
    317188834494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,532 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,532 miles
    Test number
    697166623231
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Fail70,532 miles (+786)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,532 miles
    Test number
    675726823240
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass69,746 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,746 miles
    Test number
    455621662232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBad oil leak
    • NoteBoth the rear brake discs have signs of wear
    • NoteSteering damp
  17. Fail69,746 miles (+2,364)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,746 miles
    Test number
    728681462202
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBad oil leak
    • NoteBoth the rear brake discs have signs of wear
    • NoteSteering damp
  18. Pass67,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    67,382 miles
    Test number
    976573941209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,381 miles (+5,174)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,381 miles
    Test number
    319093941452
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass62,207 miles (+3,499)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    62,207 miles
    Test number
    280301630221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,708 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    58,708 miles
    Test number
    981434149201
    • NoteOil leak
  22. Fail58,707 miles (+10,768)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,707 miles
    Test number
    861020649282
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteOil leak
  23. Pass47,939 miles (+5,053)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,939 miles
    Test number
    433360548253
    • NoteNearside front and rear alloy wheels slightly damaged(kerbed)
  24. Pass42,886 miles (+7,780)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    42,886 miles
    Test number
    200715637232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,106 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,106 miles
    Test number
    154408636261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,079 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,079 miles
    Test number
    311907936278
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LX02 WHZ

Does LX02 WHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX02 WHZ is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX02 WHZ?
The MOT on LX02 WHZ is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX02 WHZ done?
LX02 WHZ was recorded at 85,229 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 2,618 miles a year.
Has LX02 WHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 WHZ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on LX02 WHZ 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 WHZ find?
LX02 WHZ passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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