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BMW 730

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

LM10 VLUMOT history

LM10 VLU is a black diesel BMW 730 first used on 12 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

LM10 VLU black BMW 7 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 7 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
156,306 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 VLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
12 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 VLU was last recorded at 156,306 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 3,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,949 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,357 miles
Average per year
8,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,306 miles
  • 2024 – 152,949 miles
  • 2023 – 149,198 miles
  • 2022 – 144,395 miles
  • 2021 – 139,658 miles
  • 2020 – 133,689 miles
  • 2019 – 127,131 miles
  • 2018 – 122,180 miles
  • 2017 – 117,984 miles
  • 2016 – 108,153 miles
  • 2015 – 99,722 miles
  • 2014 – 92,525 miles
  • 2013 – 76,162 miles
  • 2012 – 46,572 miles
  • 2011 – 37,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,306 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,306 miles (+3,357)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    156,306 miles
    Test number
    590645829831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,949 miles (+3,751)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    152,949 miles
    Test number
    601171307965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass149,198 miles (+4,803)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    149,198 miles
    Test number
    996268976233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,395 miles (+4,737)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    144,395 miles
    Test number
    879704117819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,658 miles (+5,969)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    139,658 miles
    Test number
    973938250589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside engine cover insecure.
  6. Pass133,689 miles (+6,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    133,689 miles
    Test number
    881646837340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass127,131 miles (+4,951)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,131 miles
    Test number
    481826404366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,180 miles (+4,196)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,180 miles
    Test number
    236688439061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Pass117,984 miles (+9,831)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    117,984 miles
    Test number
    530757669765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,153 miles (+8,431)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    108,153 miles
    Test number
    333194882023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,722 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    99,722 miles
    Test number
    558234495131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail99,687 miles (+7,162)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,687 miles
    Test number
    449680995136
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass92,525 miles (+44)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    92,525 miles
    Test number
    546154864159
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail92,481 miles (+16,319)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,481 miles
    Test number
    885589344026
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  15. Pass76,162 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    76,162 miles
    Test number
    965072533284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,043 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    75,043 miles
    Test number
    438967613221
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNear side front lower ball joint has slight play
    • NoteOff side front lower ball joint has slight play
  17. Fail75,043 miles (+228)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,043 miles
    Test number
    949655513243
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNear side front lower ball joint has slight play
    • NoteOff side front lower ball joint has slight play
    • NoteOff side front tyre is badley worn on edge
  18. Pass74,815 miles (+28,243)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    74,815 miles
    Test number
    158910733188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,572 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,572 miles
    Test number
    206793922152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail46,522 miles (+8,590)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,522 miles
    Test number
    515152022173
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass37,932 miles (+11,494)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    37,932 miles
    Test number
    629816431314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,438 miles
    Test number
    995823031107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 VLU

Does LM10 VLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 VLU is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM10 VLU?
The MOT on LM10 VLU is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 VLU done?
LM10 VLU was recorded at 156,306 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 8,903 miles a year.
Has LM10 VLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 VLU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on LM10 VLU 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 VLU find?
LM10 VLU passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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