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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LB02XLG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 04 Dec 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 138,460 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
18 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 132,111 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
18 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 132,111 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,950 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box leaking (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 123,539 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,402 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,463 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak ()
- Front both tyres wearing on inner edges
7 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 116,378 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Nearside Front Lower fog light not working
19 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,382 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
12 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 112,289 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
3 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,330 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2015 8 Jun 20265 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,847 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
18 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
22 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,405 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2012 8 Jun 202622 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 80,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
8 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,027 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
7 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 69,027 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
17 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,311 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2010 8 Jun 202614 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,814 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2009 8 Jun 20262 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,081 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2008 8 Jun 20268 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,286 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2007 8 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LB02XLG was registered on 2002-07-04
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