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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LM60 EXPMOT history

LM60 EXP is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 192,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LM60 EXP 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 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
192,102 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM60 EXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
2 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM60 EXP was last recorded at 192,102 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 4,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Feb 2018: 168,307 miles, lower than 169,327 miles on 15 Feb 2017.

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
187,590 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,512 miles
Average per year
12,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 192,102 miles
  • 2024 – 187,590 miles
  • 2023 – 187,304 miles
  • 2022 – 184,771 miles
  • 2021 – 181,976 miles
  • 2020 – 180,166 miles
  • 2019 – 174,045 miles
  • 2018 – 168,307 miles
  • 2017 – 169,327 miles
  • 2016 – 158,249 miles
  • 2015 – 151,569 miles
  • 2013 – 43,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,102 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,102 miles (+4,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    192,102 miles
    Test number
    203198730218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass187,590 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    187,590 miles
    Test number
    556090603044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass187,304 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    187,304 miles
    Test number
    381744963423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail187,302 miles (+2,531)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,302 miles
    Test number
    314311617070
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring light on
  5. Pass184,771 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    184,771 miles
    Test number
    877918186740
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail184,771 miles (+2,795)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,771 miles
    Test number
    391404690282
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass181,976 miles (+1,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    181,976 miles
    Test number
    124441668518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass180,166 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    180,166 miles
    Test number
    147518619903
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect film oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail180,164 miles (+6,119)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,164 miles
    Test number
    749638893546
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect film oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass174,045 miles (+5,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    174,045 miles
    Test number
    144697981425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass168,307 miles (-1,020)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    168,307 miles
    Test number
    571178718243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass169,327 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    169,327 miles
    Test number
    754737813889
    • 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)
  13. Fail169,327 miles (+11,078)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,327 miles
    Test number
    725554530060
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass158,249 miles (+6,680)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    158,249 miles
    Test number
    805438839761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass151,569 miles (+108,014)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    151,569 miles
    Test number
    516467545009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,555 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,555 miles
    Test number
    777287383275
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LM60 EXP

Does LM60 EXP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM60 EXP is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM60 EXP?
The MOT on LM60 EXP is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM60 EXP done?
LM60 EXP was recorded at 192,102 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 12,303 miles a year.
Has LM60 EXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM60 EXP has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LM60 EXP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM60 EXP find?
LM60 EXP passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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