BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
LL10 TZUMOT history
LL10 TZU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 286,992 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 May 2027
- Mileage
- 286,992 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 14 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 17,946 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL10 TZU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 10 Jun 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL10 TZU was last recorded at 286,992 miles on 14 May 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 286,984 miles · 11 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 17,946 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 286,992 miles
- 2025 – 278,686 miles
- 2024 – 270,895 miles
- 2023 – 250,114 miles
- 2022 – 214,049 miles
- 2021 – 180,171 miles
- 2020 – 172,130 miles
- 2019 – 163,853 miles
- 2018 – 156,864 miles
- 2017 – 142,793 miles
- 2016 – 124,178 miles
- 2015 – 103,462 miles
- 2014 – 76,264 miles
- 2013 – 53,111 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass286,992 miles
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear diff leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Front front washers weak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 2 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass286,992 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2027
- Odometer
- 286,992 miles
- Test number
- 120398011405
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail286,984 miles (+8,298)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 286,984 miles
- Test number
- 555361731998
- DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass278,686 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2026
- Odometer
- 278,686 miles
- Test number
- 674169904549
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail278,686 miles (+7,791)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 278,686 miles
- Test number
- 205095925449
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255 35 zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass270,895 miles (+216)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 270,895 miles
- Test number
- 611724524282
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail270,679 miles (+20,565)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 270,679 miles
- Test number
- 745518059657
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass250,114 miles (+36,065)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 250,114 miles
- Test number
- 610737489937
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass214,049 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 214,049 miles
- Test number
- 434117632597
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
Fail214,043 miles (+33,872)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,043 miles
- Test number
- 164128574062
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
Pass180,171 miles (+8,041)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 180,171 miles
- Test number
- 108942148294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,130 miles (+13)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2021
- Odometer
- 172,130 miles
- Test number
- 870928408321
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail172,117 miles (+8,264)7 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,117 miles
- Test number
- 614687073343
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to sub flame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has got hot and is blue (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass163,853 miles (+6,989)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 163,853 miles
- Test number
- 836791475174
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass156,864 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 156,864 miles
- Test number
- 379392248960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,843 miles (+14,050)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,843 miles
- Test number
- 670924122005
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Pass142,793 miles (+303)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 142,793 miles
- Test number
- 845449812531
- AdvisoryFront front washers weak
- AdvisoryRear bump stops worn
Fail142,490 miles (+18,312)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,490 miles
- Test number
- 609960172174
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryFront front washers weak
- AdvisoryRear bump stops worn
Pass124,178 miles (+332)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2017
- Odometer
- 124,178 miles
- Test number
- 120632299013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,846 miles (+20,384)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,846 miles
- Test number
- 812797711674
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass103,462 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 103,462 miles
- Test number
- 118790425184
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail103,462 miles (+27,198)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,462 miles
- Test number
- 899210825158
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass76,264 miles (+23,153)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 76,264 miles
- Test number
- 319600004151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s front tyre worn on outer shoulder
Pass53,111 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 53,111 miles
- Test number
- 336352323156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,111 miles2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,111 miles
- Test number
- 739632823131
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Questions about LL10 TZU
- Does LL10 TZU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL10 TZU is valid until 18 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL10 TZU?
- The MOT on LL10 TZU is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL10 TZU done?
- LL10 TZU was recorded at 286,992 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 17,946 miles a year.
- Has LL10 TZU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL10 TZU has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL10 TZU 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 LL10 TZU find?
- LL10 TZU passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 3 advisories: coolant leak; oil leak, but not excessive engine; oil leak, but not excessive rear diff.
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