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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LM10 HWUMOT history

LM10 HWU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 May 2010. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 246,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2024.

LM10 HWU 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 12 Aug 2025
Mileage
246,587 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2024
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
16,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 HWU
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
5 May 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 HWU was last recorded at 246,587 miles on 24 Jul 2024, 13,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,608 miles · 9 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
13,979 miles
Average per year
16,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 246,587 miles
  • 2023 – 232,608 miles
  • 2022 – 219,607 miles
  • 2021 – 202,320 miles
  • 2020 – 187,597 miles
  • 2019 – 169,758 miles
  • 2018 – 149,261 miles
  • 2017 – 130,239 miles
  • 2016 – 115,097 miles
  • 2015 – 98,215 miles
  • 2014 – 83,385 miles
  • 2013 – 64,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass246,587 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips upper & lower.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass246,587 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    246,587 miles
    Test number
    118474984190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail246,585 miles (+13,977)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,585 miles
    Test number
    681440254295
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass232,608 miles (+128)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    232,608 miles
    Test number
    692275548547
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips upper & lower. (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail232,480 miles (+12,873)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,480 miles
    Test number
    915789882122
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips upper & lower. (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass219,607 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    219,607 miles
    Test number
    984247738923
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail219,605 miles (+17,285)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,605 miles
    Test number
    699789668633
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass202,320 miles (+14,723)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    202,320 miles
    Test number
    140268364297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass187,597 miles (+17,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    187,597 miles
    Test number
    219821353895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass169,758 miles (+20,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    169,758 miles
    Test number
    887147527047
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear diff slight leak

  10. Pass149,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    149,261 miles
    Test number
    952526986619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail149,261 miles (+19,022)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,261 miles
    Test number
    709551853146
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working with rear fog lamps on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass130,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    130,239 miles
    Test number
    906227030669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail130,237 miles (+15,140)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,237 miles
    Test number
    414002291003
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass115,097 miles (+16,882)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    115,097 miles
    Test number
    286243205378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,215 miles
    Test number
    208979935468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,215 miles (+14,830)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,215 miles
    Test number
    645809935137
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edge

  17. Pass83,385 miles (+19,065)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,385 miles
    Test number
    507953354100
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass64,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,320 miles
    Test number
    999806803178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 HWU

Does LM10 HWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM10 HWU expired on 12 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM10 HWU?
The MOT on LM10 HWU expired on 12 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM10 HWU done?
LM10 HWU was recorded at 246,587 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2024, an average of 16,170 miles a year.
Has LM10 HWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 HWU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LM10 HWU 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 HWU find?
LM10 HWU passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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