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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,000 cc

LM10 HWTMOT history

LM10 HWT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 175,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LM10 HWT 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 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
175,740 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 HWT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 HWT was last recorded at 175,740 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,729 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
7,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,740 miles
  • 2025 – 175,724 miles
  • 2024 – 169,555 miles
  • 2023 – 156,341 miles
  • 2022 – 149,090 miles
  • 2021 – 135,214 miles
  • 2020 – 125,070 miles
  • 2019 – 123,521 miles
  • 2018 – 113,694 miles
  • 2017 – 108,788 miles
  • 2016 – 102,748 miles
  • 2015 – 100,146 miles
  • 2014 – 94,097 miles
  • 2013 – 74,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,740 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,740 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    175,740 miles
    Test number
    478039920914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail175,729 miles (+5)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,729 miles
    Test number
    645986297402
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on
  3. Fail175,724 miles (+6,169)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,724 miles
    Test number
    829627385958
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light illuminating
  4. Pass169,555 miles (+13,214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    169,555 miles
    Test number
    656949284469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass156,341 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    156,341 miles
    Test number
    620380114467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail156,341 miles (+7,251)3 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,341 miles
    Test number
    226195860472
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass149,090 miles (+13,876)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    149,090 miles
    Test number
    352231504047
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner shoulders
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass135,214 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    135,214 miles
    Test number
    209077916382
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail135,214 miles (+10,144)3 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,214 miles
    Test number
    698000226751
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass125,070 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,070 miles
    Test number
    243945584909
    • AdvisoryUnderneath tray fited at the time of test
  11. Fail125,070 miles (+1,549)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,070 miles
    Test number
    119958314285
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath tray fited at the time of test
  12. Pass123,521 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2020
    Odometer
    123,521 miles
    Test number
    724976625747
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail123,521 miles (+9,827)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,521 miles
    Test number
    463803857107
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass113,694 miles (+4,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,694 miles
    Test number
    776430309308
    • 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))
  15. Pass108,788 miles (+6,040)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    108,788 miles
    Test number
    283937603546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,748 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,748 miles
    Test number
    955577083719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,146 miles (+6,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    100,146 miles
    Test number
    858315361882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass94,097 miles (+19,168)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,097 miles
    Test number
    636913074276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,929 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,929 miles
    Test number
    686039543107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LM10 HWT

Does LM10 HWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 HWT is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 HWT?
The MOT on LM10 HWT is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 HWT done?
LM10 HWT was recorded at 175,740 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 7,970 miles a year.
Has LM10 HWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 HWT has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM10 HWT 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 HWT find?
LM10 HWT passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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