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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LM10 JZWMOT history

LM10 JZW is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 146,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LM10 JZW blue 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
146,882 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 JZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
5 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 JZW was last recorded at 146,882 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 6,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,107 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,775 miles
Average per year
8,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,882 miles
  • 2025 – 140,107 miles
  • 2024 – 131,135 miles
  • 2023 – 120,941 miles
  • 2022 – 117,092 miles
  • 2020 – 104,065 miles
  • 2019 – 85,617 miles
  • 2018 – 84,808 miles
  • 2016 – 73,499 miles
  • 2015 – 66,399 miles
  • 2014 – 58,910 miles
  • 2013 – 44,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,882 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,882 miles (+6,775)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,882 miles
    Test number
    740265819071
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass140,107 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    140,107 miles
    Test number
    979755617655
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail140,107 miles (+8,972)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,107 miles
    Test number
    374444754332
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,135 miles (+10,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    131,135 miles
    Test number
    816590315974
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass120,941 miles (+3,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,941 miles
    Test number
    769758759322
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass117,092 miles (+117)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,092 miles
    Test number
    868077460178
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail116,975 miles (+12,910)2 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,975 miles
    Test number
    317639739947
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass104,065 miles (+9,687)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,065 miles
    Test number
    739519101404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  9. Pass94,378 miles (+76)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,378 miles
    Test number
    643680501935
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine under-pan secured by cable ties
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wheels (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS warning light on

  10. Fail94,302 miles (+8,685)1 dangerous1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,302 miles
    Test number
    562474047030
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine under-pan secured by cable ties
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wheels (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS warning light on

  11. Pass85,617 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,617 miles
    Test number
    674104581426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,613 miles (+805)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,613 miles
    Test number
    950413021773
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing two fixings missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass84,808 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,808 miles
    Test number
    848661974290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Fail84,808 miles (+11,309)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,808 miles
    Test number
    976956623135
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass73,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,499 miles
    Test number
    581582549687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,499 miles (+7,100)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,499 miles
    Test number
    845883445607
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass66,399 miles (+2,492)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,399 miles
    Test number
    466021845222
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass63,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,907 miles
    Test number
    736453445186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,907 miles (+4,997)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,907 miles
    Test number
    967533545133
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass58,910 miles (+14,842)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,910 miles
    Test number
    879994044190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,068 miles
    Test number
    237311023143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 JZW

Does LM10 JZW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 JZW is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 JZW?
The MOT on LM10 JZW 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 JZW done?
LM10 JZW was recorded at 146,882 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 8,083 miles a year.
Has LM10 JZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 JZW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM10 JZW 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 JZW find?
LM10 JZW passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective splitting; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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