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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 2,996 cc

LM10 ARFMOT history

LM10 ARF is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 121,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LM10 ARF grey 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 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,375 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 ARF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 ARF was last recorded at 121,375 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 13,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
107,580 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
13,795 miles
Average per year
8,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,375 miles
  • 2024 – 107,580 miles
  • 2023 – 91,638 miles
  • 2022 – 80,315 miles
  • 2021 – 69,479 miles
  • 2020 – 54,041 miles
  • 2019 – 50,387 miles
  • 2018 – 38,372 miles
  • 2017 – 24,368 miles
  • 2016 – 18,803 miles
  • 2015 – 16,561 miles
  • 2014 – 14,797 miles
  • 2013 – 12,799 miles
  • 2012 – 10,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,375 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,375 miles (+13,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,375 miles
    Test number
    918259923325
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass107,580 miles (+15,942)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    107,580 miles
    Test number
    917688329968
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass91,638 miles (+11,323)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,638 miles
    Test number
    559566158701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,315 miles (+10,836)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,315 miles
    Test number
    399780007823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,479 miles
    Test number
    213991526219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail69,479 miles (+15,438)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,479 miles
    Test number
    220748368974
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass54,041 miles (+3,654)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,041 miles
    Test number
    815442846680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,387 miles (+12,015)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,387 miles
    Test number
    470124720270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,372 miles (+14,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,372 miles
    Test number
    289660126288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer tread (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass24,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    24,368 miles
    Test number
    993718901603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail24,368 miles (+5,565)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,368 miles
    Test number
    597159419842
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass18,803 miles (+2,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    18,803 miles
    Test number
    560447743668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking block missing

  13. Pass16,561 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    16,561 miles
    Test number
    755813755178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,797 miles (+1,998)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    14,797 miles
    Test number
    756670344152
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass12,799 miles (+2,071)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    12,799 miles
    Test number
    875850773190
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass10,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    10,728 miles
    Test number
    106322182283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 ARF

Does LM10 ARF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 ARF is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM10 ARF?
The MOT on LM10 ARF is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 ARF done?
LM10 ARF was recorded at 121,375 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 8,397 miles a year.
Has LM10 ARF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 ARF has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LM10 ARF 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 LM10 ARF find?
LM10 ARF passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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