BMW 3 Series
Bronze · Petrol · 2007 · 2,497 cc
45 LMMOT history
45 LM is a bronze petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 81,806 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 81,806 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,463 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 45 LM
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Bronze
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 7 Jul 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
45 LM was last recorded at 81,806 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 6,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 75,274 miles · 13 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,532 miles
- Average per year
- 4,463 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,806 miles
- 2025 – 75,274 miles
- 2024 – 71,162 miles
- 2023 – 65,858 miles
- 2022 – 63,013 miles
- 2021 – 60,323 miles
- 2020 – 56,309 miles
- 2019 – 52,569 miles
- 2018 – 48,253 miles
- 2017 – 44,166 miles
- 2016 – 39,048 miles
- 2015 – 34,213 miles
- 2014 – 28,905 miles
- 2013 – 24,026 miles
- 2012 – 19,764 miles
- 2011 – 14,548 miles
- 2010 – 10,216 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,806 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014
Full MOT history
19 tests since 11 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,806 miles (+6,532)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 81,806 miles
- Test number
- 881865453819
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,274 miles (+4,112)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 75,274 miles
- Test number
- 173638443117
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,162 miles (+5,304)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 71,162 miles
- Test number
- 292610554514
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass65,858 miles (+2,845)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 65,858 miles
- Test number
- 285191560296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,013 miles (+2,690)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 63,013 miles
- Test number
- 649718634361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,323 miles (+4,014)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 60,323 miles
- Test number
- 170982070976
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass56,309 miles (+3,740)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 56,309 miles
- Test number
- 898349436411
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has slight travel
Pass52,569 miles (+4,316)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 52,569 miles
- Test number
- 713319057114
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass48,253 miles (+4,087)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 48,253 miles
- Test number
- 102140683726
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,166 miles (+5,118)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 44,166 miles
- Test number
- 307418698257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,048 miles (+4,835)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 39,048 miles
- Test number
- 289800865828
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,213 miles (+5,308)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 34,213 miles
- Test number
- 889361075199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,905 miles (+99)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 28,905 miles
- Test number
- 237557564444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,806 miles (+4,780)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,806 miles
- Test number
- 119243564144
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass24,026 miles (+4,262)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 24,026 miles
- Test number
- 718935673100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,764 miles (+5,216)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 19,764 miles
- Test number
- 979815582147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,548 miles (+4,332)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 14,548 miles
- Test number
- 388078571151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,216 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 10,216 miles
- Test number
- 232952060427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail10,195 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,195 miles
- Test number
- 524932060117
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Questions about 45 LM
- What vehicle is registration 45 LM currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 45 LM on a bronze petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jul 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 45 LM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 45 LM is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 45 LM?
- The MOT on 45 LM is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 45 LM done?
- 45 LM was recorded at 81,806 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 4,463 miles a year.
- Has 45 LM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 45 LM has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2014.
- Has the mileage on 45 LM 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 45 LM find?
- 45 LM passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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