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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

LM10 GRFMOT history

LM10 GRF is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 170,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

LM10 GRF black 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 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
170,804 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 GRF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
18 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 GRF was last recorded at 170,804 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 16,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,069 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
16,735 miles
Average per year
10,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,804 miles
  • 2025 – 154,069 miles
  • 2023 – 132,042 miles
  • 2021 – 123,747 miles
  • 2020 – 113,808 miles
  • 2019 – 103,024 miles
  • 2018 – 87,159 miles
  • 2017 – 73,871 miles
  • 2016 – 58,353 miles
  • 2015 – 48,186 miles
  • 2014 – 38,551 miles
  • 2013 – 29,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,804 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Rear Brake Discs lightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn around inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Pin (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,804 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    170,804 miles
    Test number
    613039062291
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Rear Brake Discs lightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn around inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail170,803 miles (+16,734)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,803 miles
    Test number
    867542520720
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ALL Front Joints. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT - Straight Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Rear Brake Discs lightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn around inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,069 miles (+22,027)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    154,069 miles
    Test number
    542867630393
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass132,042 miles (+8,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    132,042 miles
    Test number
    742523707502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass123,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    123,747 miles
    Test number
    629020940989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,747 miles (+9,939)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,747 miles
    Test number
    238788503334
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass113,808 miles (+10,784)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    113,808 miles
    Test number
    180279031245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  8. Pass103,024 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,024 miles
    Test number
    185900051698
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail103,024 miles (+227)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,024 miles
    Test number
    888131730544
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade missing Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail102,797 miles (+15,638)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,797 miles
    Test number
    873174553481
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dirt inside dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers fitted; not allowing full inspection

  11. Pass87,159 miles (+13,288)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,159 miles
    Test number
    553142003962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,871 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,871 miles
    Test number
    750113017548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail73,871 miles (+15,518)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,871 miles
    Test number
    346985929090
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass58,353 miles (+10,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,353 miles
    Test number
    395439347126
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass48,186 miles (+9,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,186 miles
    Test number
    278388565486
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass38,551 miles (+9,467)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,551 miles
    Test number
    246786724466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,084 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,084 miles
    Test number
    265389403170
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM10 GRF

Does LM10 GRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 GRF is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 GRF?
The MOT on LM10 GRF is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 GRF done?
LM10 GRF was recorded at 170,804 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 10,677 miles a year.
Has LM10 GRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 GRF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM10 GRF 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 GRF find?
LM10 GRF passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slightly worn & lipped.; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs lightly scored.; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin, and 2 more.

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