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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LM10 GPEMOT history

LM10 GPE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 May 2010. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2026 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 182,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2025.

LM10 GPE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Jan 2026
Mileage
182,596 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2025
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 GPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 May 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 GPE was last recorded at 182,596 miles on 2 Jan 2025, 9,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,515 miles · 20 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
9,081 miles
Average per year
8,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,596 miles
  • 2023 – 173,515 miles
  • 2022 – 160,981 miles
  • 2021 – 154,276 miles
  • 2020 – 149,215 miles
  • 2019 – 145,538 miles
  • 2018 – 140,504 miles
  • 2016 – 115,912 miles
  • 2014 – 95,324 miles
  • 2013 – 79,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,596 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Dpf lamp illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake pads worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,596 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    182,596 miles
    Test number
    765717366398
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail182,596 miles (+9,081)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,596 miles
    Test number
    981301088174
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass173,515 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    173,515 miles
    Test number
    409878876054
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail173,515 miles (+12,534)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,515 miles
    Test number
    310999874875
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass160,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    160,981 miles
    Test number
    220387893277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail160,981 miles (+6,705)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,981 miles
    Test number
    120797574466
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass154,276 miles (+5,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    154,276 miles
    Test number
    448107139470
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass149,215 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    149,215 miles
    Test number
    751012842907
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFRONT FLEXI EXHAUST WORN
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail149,215 miles (+3,677)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,215 miles
    Test number
    298197276380
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFRONT FLEXI EXHAUST WORN
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass145,538 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    145,538 miles
    Test number
    850833865837
    • AdvisoryExhaust Clamp corroded

  11. Fail145,538 miles (+5,034)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,538 miles
    Test number
    814837494325
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Clamp corroded

  12. Pass140,504 miles (+402)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    140,504 miles
    Test number
    110097649658
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryDpf lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn

  13. Fail140,102 miles (+24,190)1 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,102 miles
    Test number
    686045334188
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryDpf lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn

  14. Pass115,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    115,912 miles
    Test number
    205178703166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail115,912 miles (+20,588)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,912 miles
    Test number
    975252281906
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass95,324 miles (+15,605)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    95,324 miles
    Test number
    288678214309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,719 miles
    Test number
    837969123192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 GPE

Does LM10 GPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM10 GPE expired on 1 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM10 GPE?
The MOT on LM10 GPE expired on 1 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM10 GPE done?
LM10 GPE was recorded at 182,596 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2025, an average of 8,829 miles a year.
Has LM10 GPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 GPE has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM10 GPE 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 GPE find?
LM10 GPE passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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