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BMW 123

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LM10 VLTMOT history

LM10 VLT is a white diesel BMW 123 first used on 28 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

LM10 VLT white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
157,527 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 VLT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
123
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 VLT was last recorded at 157,527 miles on 8 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 May 2026: 157,527 miles, lower than 166,558 miles on 8 Feb 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
166,558 miles · 8 Feb 2024
Average per year
10,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,527 miles
  • 2024 – 166,558 miles
  • 2023 – 156,374 miles
  • 2022 – 151,439 miles
  • 2021 – 126,135 miles
  • 2020 – 106,527 miles
  • 2019 – 104,027 miles
  • 2018 – 95,216 miles
  • 2017 – 79,562 miles
  • 2016 – 67,968 miles
  • 2015 – 58,821 miles
  • 2014 – 44,651 miles
  • 2013 – 23,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,527 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.

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,527 miles (-9,031)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    157,527 miles
    Test number
    567483580642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,558 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    166,558 miles
    Test number
    999169454473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail166,532 miles (+10,158)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,532 miles
    Test number
    144632086068
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  4. Pass156,374 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    156,374 miles
    Test number
    922548524982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail156,358 miles (+4,919)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,358 miles
    Test number
    501117773110
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass151,439 miles (+445)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    151,439 miles
    Test number
    598725730138
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  7. Fail150,994 miles (+24,859)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,994 miles
    Test number
    495750551643
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  8. Pass126,135 miles (+236)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,135 miles
    Test number
    664817319104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  9. Fail125,899 miles (+19,372)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,899 miles
    Test number
    735737276906
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  10. Pass106,527 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,527 miles
    Test number
    337659588363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,027 miles
    Test number
    773204374661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail104,027 miles (+8,811)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,027 miles
    Test number
    540599343833
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass95,216 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    95,216 miles
    Test number
    593867950697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Fail95,213 miles (+5,347)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,213 miles
    Test number
    402823309805
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass89,866 miles (+10,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,866 miles
    Test number
    677407839430
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted.
  16. Pass79,562 miles (+11,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,562 miles
    Test number
    443154730221
    • AdvisoryENGINE AND UNDERCOVERS/TRAYS FITTED.
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass67,968 miles (+9,147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,968 miles
    Test number
    336706654378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
  18. Pass58,821 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,821 miles
    Test number
    247187015180
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail58,821 miles (+14,170)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,821 miles
    Test number
    499667215184
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass44,651 miles (+20,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,651 miles
    Test number
    188125914159
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass23,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    23,776 miles
    Test number
    679819793096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 VLT

Does LM10 VLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 VLT is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 VLT?
The MOT on LM10 VLT is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 VLT done?
LM10 VLT was recorded at 157,527 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 10,227 miles a year.
Has LM10 VLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 VLT has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LM10 VLT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 May 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM10 VLT find?
LM10 VLT passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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