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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LM10 KAUMOT history

LM10 KAU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

LM10 KAU 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 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
131,946 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 KAU
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
30 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 KAU was last recorded at 131,946 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,945 miles · 17 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,946 miles
  • 2025 – 129,280 miles
  • 2024 – 127,258 miles
  • 2023 – 125,111 miles
  • 2022 – 121,042 miles
  • 2021 – 116,827 miles
  • 2020 – 115,192 miles
  • 2019 – 111,564 miles
  • 2018 – 98,723 miles
  • 2017 – 87,326 miles
  • 2016 – 78,039 miles
  • 2015 – 68,596 miles
  • 2014 – 58,074 miles
  • 2013 – 44,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,946 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,946 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    131,946 miles
    Test number
    847736401691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail131,945 miles (+2,665)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,945 miles
    Test number
    894771905071
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass129,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    129,280 miles
    Test number
    329091393342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,280 miles (+2,022)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,280 miles
    Test number
    956647969591
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,258 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    127,258 miles
    Test number
    454108174354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail127,254 miles (+2,143)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,254 miles
    Test number
    386053969168
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass125,111 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    125,111 miles
    Test number
    589800155306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,110 miles (+4,068)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,110 miles
    Test number
    579779333467
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,042 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    121,042 miles
    Test number
    837892470974
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail121,042 miles (+4,215)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,042 miles
    Test number
    365198187558
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass116,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    116,827 miles
    Test number
    339881322249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,827 miles (+1,635)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,827 miles
    Test number
    820035785419
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass115,192 miles (+3,628)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    115,192 miles
    Test number
    989448444840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,564 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,564 miles
    Test number
    729690948194
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail111,564 miles (+12,841)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,564 miles
    Test number
    578117880733
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass98,723 miles (+11,397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,723 miles
    Test number
    449468289127
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres starting to get low on tread

  17. Pass87,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,326 miles
    Test number
    407463264884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,326 miles (+9,287)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,326 miles
    Test number
    902464469321
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pip adrift (refitted) (8.2.3)

  19. Pass78,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,039 miles
    Test number
    245730380529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,039 miles (+9,443)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,039 miles
    Test number
    417202396617
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass68,596 miles (+10,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,596 miles
    Test number
    956781095512
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre getting low on tread on outer edge

  22. Pass58,074 miles (+13,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,074 miles
    Test number
    518812674282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,996 miles (+5,596)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,996 miles
    Test number
    735277473243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass39,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,400 miles
    Test number
    408569013169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 KAU

Does LM10 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 KAU is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 KAU?
The MOT on LM10 KAU is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 KAU done?
LM10 KAU was recorded at 131,946 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 7,045 miles a year.
Has LM10 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 KAU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LM10 KAU 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 KAU find?
LM10 KAU passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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