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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LM63 DWUMOT history

LM63 DWU is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 100,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LM63 DWU 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 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
100,786 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM63 DWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM63 DWU was last recorded at 100,786 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 12,646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,140 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,646 miles
Average per year
8,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,786 miles
  • 2025 – 88,140 miles
  • 2024 – 80,293 miles
  • 2023 – 69,977 miles
  • 2022 – 58,613 miles
  • 2020 – 48,353 miles
  • 2019 – 39,634 miles
  • 2018 – 34,005 miles
  • 2017 – 28,021 miles
  • 2016 – 21,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,786 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (bald) 2056016

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,786 miles (+12,646)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    100,786 miles
    Test number
    530255788689
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass88,140 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    88,140 miles
    Test number
    144048413179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (bald) 2056016 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail88,140 miles (+7,847)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,140 miles
    Test number
    392521235266
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (bald) 2056016 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass80,293 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    80,293 miles
    Test number
    708856070711
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail80,293 miles (+10,316)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,293 miles
    Test number
    388849505295
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass69,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,977 miles
    Test number
    931360368896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,977 miles (+11,364)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,977 miles
    Test number
    251913540987
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass58,613 miles (+10,260)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,613 miles
    Test number
    622994857925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,353 miles (+8,719)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,353 miles
    Test number
    805823258560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,634 miles (+5,629)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,634 miles
    Test number
    828592277974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,005 miles (+5,984)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    34,005 miles
    Test number
    656613430086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,021 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    28,021 miles
    Test number
    653495441762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySigns of perishing to both front and o/s/r tyres
  13. Fail28,021 miles (+6,545)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,021 miles
    Test number
    433359577280
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySigns of perishing to both front and o/s/r tyres
  14. Pass21,476 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    21,476 miles
    Test number
    179179676667
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to both rear outer seats

Questions about LM63 DWU

Does LM63 DWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM63 DWU is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM63 DWU?
The MOT on LM63 DWU is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM63 DWU done?
LM63 DWU was recorded at 100,786 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 8,578 miles a year.
Has LM63 DWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM63 DWU has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM63 DWU 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 LM63 DWU find?
LM63 DWU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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