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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

LM10 LGNMOT history

LM10 LGN is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 242,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

LM10 LGN grey 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 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
242,597 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 LGN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 LGN was last recorded at 242,597 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 4,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
237,641 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,956 miles
Average per year
12,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 242,597 miles
  • 2025 – 237,641 miles
  • 2024 – 232,324 miles
  • 2023 – 225,317 miles
  • 2022 – 219,368 miles
  • 2021 – 212,747 miles
  • 2020 – 206,888 miles
  • 2019 – 198,515 miles
  • 2018 – 186,342 miles
  • 2017 – 176,440 miles
  • 2016 – 162,911 miles
  • 2015 – 129,802 miles
  • 2014 – 110,004 miles
  • 2013 – 82,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,597 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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive landing on exhaust flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass242,597 miles (+4,956)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    242,597 miles
    Test number
    518982466661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass237,641 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    237,641 miles
    Test number
    215459535858
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive landing on exhaust flexi pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail237,620 miles (+5,296)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,620 miles
    Test number
    389535929937
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working 2 lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive landing on exhaust flexi pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass232,324 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    232,324 miles
    Test number
    110994182124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail232,297 miles (+6,980)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,297 miles
    Test number
    684735694314
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass225,317 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    225,317 miles
    Test number
    354577664687
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail225,300 miles (+5,932)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,300 miles
    Test number
    234583436433
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass219,368 miles (+6,621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    219,368 miles
    Test number
    964686236042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre low on pressure

  9. Pass212,747 miles (+5,859)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    212,747 miles
    Test number
    942088569238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass206,888 miles (+8,373)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    206,888 miles
    Test number
    465939380849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass198,515 miles (+12,173)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    198,515 miles
    Test number
    342462690349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass186,342 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    186,342 miles
    Test number
    872080467233
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail186,336 miles (+9,896)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,336 miles
    Test number
    912988691476
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass176,440 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    176,440 miles
    Test number
    883195064558
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail176,437 miles (+13,526)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,437 miles
    Test number
    171186408763
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass162,911 miles (+33,109)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    162,911 miles
    Test number
    523614070574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass129,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    129,802 miles
    Test number
    947350105165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail129,802 miles (+19,798)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,802 miles
    Test number
    658359395061
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front wheels have slight buckles

  19. Pass110,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    110,004 miles
    Test number
    315501074097
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail110,004 miles (+27,485)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,004 miles
    Test number
    708540974073
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass82,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,519 miles
    Test number
    917442203154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 LGN

Does LM10 LGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 LGN is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 LGN?
The MOT on LM10 LGN is valid until 15 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 LGN done?
LM10 LGN was recorded at 242,597 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 12,078 miles a year.
Has LM10 LGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 LGN has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LM10 LGN 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 LGN find?
LM10 LGN passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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