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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LM63 GVGMOT history

LM63 GVG is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 160,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

LM63 GVG 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 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
160,461 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM63 GVG
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
29 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM63 GVG was last recorded at 160,461 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 2,252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,209 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,252 miles
Average per year
9,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,461 miles
  • 2025 – 158,209 miles
  • 2024 – 149,831 miles
  • 2023 – 142,124 miles
  • 2022 – 133,576 miles
  • 2021 – 127,350 miles
  • 2020 – 120,984 miles
  • 2019 – 108,813 miles
  • 2018 – 92,391 miles
  • 2017 – 75,328 miles
  • 2016 – 61,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,461 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above markers 1.8mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,461 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    160,461 miles
    Test number
    873813087272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,209 miles (+8,378)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    158,209 miles
    Test number
    547900875906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass149,831 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    149,831 miles
    Test number
    729673217040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail149,814 miles (+7,690)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,814 miles
    Test number
    682356881885
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak negligible damping effort also (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass142,124 miles (+41)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    142,124 miles
    Test number
    484927573186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above markers 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail142,083 miles (+8,507)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,083 miles
    Test number
    378350980463
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured has 2 cracks on inner part of rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above markers 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass133,576 miles (+6,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,576 miles
    Test number
    698895590739
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass127,350 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,350 miles
    Test number
    379377007056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail127,341 miles (+6,357)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,341 miles
    Test number
    753905694141
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass120,984 miles (+12,171)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    120,984 miles
    Test number
    695387055929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,813 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,813 miles
    Test number
    865439985470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail108,813 miles (+16,422)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,813 miles
    Test number
    395881581406
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass92,391 miles (+17,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,391 miles
    Test number
    589786780512
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass75,328 miles (+13,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,328 miles
    Test number
    465540158882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass61,907 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,907 miles
    Test number
    380044229046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

Questions about LM63 GVG

Does LM63 GVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM63 GVG is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM63 GVG?
The MOT on LM63 GVG is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM63 GVG done?
LM63 GVG was recorded at 160,461 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 9,865 miles a year.
Has LM63 GVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM63 GVG has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LM63 GVG 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 GVG find?
LM63 GVG passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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