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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 2,926 cc

LM10 OVBMOT history

LM10 OVB is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 117,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

LM10 OVB 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 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
117,700 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 OVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
13 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 OVB was last recorded at 117,700 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 5,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,299 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,401 miles
Average per year
6,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,700 miles
  • 2024 – 112,299 miles
  • 2023 – 110,417 miles
  • 2022 – 105,616 miles
  • 2021 – 101,787 miles
  • 2020 – 95,618 miles
  • 2019 – 90,026 miles
  • 2018 – 81,848 miles
  • 2017 – 75,491 miles
  • 2016 – 65,896 miles
  • 2015 – 56,968 miles
  • 2014 – 45,580 miles
  • 2013 – 32,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,700 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Under trays fitted preventing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,700 miles (+5,401)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    117,700 miles
    Test number
    665606358182
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass112,299 miles (+1,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    112,299 miles
    Test number
    504546138903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass110,417 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,417 miles
    Test number
    621977829733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,415 miles (+4,799)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,415 miles
    Test number
    253071714208
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working when rear fog light activated (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working when rear fog light activated (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,616 miles (+3,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,616 miles
    Test number
    247898203377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass101,787 miles (+6,169)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,787 miles
    Test number
    598196312660
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on, but pads all look new.

  7. Pass95,618 miles (+5,592)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,618 miles
    Test number
    932159205943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,026 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,026 miles
    Test number
    846470526800
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full inspection

  9. Fail90,015 miles (+8,167)1 dangerous1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,015 miles
    Test number
    940871086175
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full inspection

  10. Pass81,848 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    81,848 miles
    Test number
    805937240754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn to second layer (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail81,833 miles (+6,342)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,833 miles
    Test number
    933697195305
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn to second layer (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass75,491 miles (+9,595)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,491 miles
    Test number
    825626227183
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass65,896 miles (+8,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,896 miles
    Test number
    840007651366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake effort. (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Pass56,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,968 miles
    Test number
    122887838106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,964 miles (+11,384)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,964 miles
    Test number
    133924300366
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass45,580 miles (+13,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,580 miles
    Test number
    668144914108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  17. Pass32,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    32,077 miles
    Test number
    686590023168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 OVB

Does LM10 OVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 OVB is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM10 OVB?
The MOT on LM10 OVB is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 OVB done?
LM10 OVB was recorded at 117,700 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 6,843 miles a year.
Has LM10 OVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 OVB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LM10 OVB 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 OVB find?
LM10 OVB passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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