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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LM63 LNJMOT history

LM63 LNJ is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 88,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

LM63 LNJ 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 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
88,453 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM63 LNJ
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
25 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM63 LNJ was last recorded at 88,453 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 2,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,212 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,241 miles
Average per year
5,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,453 miles
  • 2025 – 86,212 miles
  • 2024 – 82,929 miles
  • 2023 – 78,481 miles
  • 2022 – 72,062 miles
  • 2021 – 65,210 miles
  • 2020 – 59,910 miles
  • 2019 – 54,742 miles
  • 2018 – 48,993 miles
  • 2017 – 37,998 miles
  • 2016 – 31,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,453 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,453 miles (+2,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    88,453 miles
    Test number
    262315854882
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass86,212 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    86,212 miles
    Test number
    329437426020
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail86,212 miles (+3,283)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,212 miles
    Test number
    923975491674
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass82,929 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    82,929 miles
    Test number
    812669065405
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail82,929 miles (+4,448)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,929 miles
    Test number
    415090231603
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass78,481 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    78,481 miles
    Test number
    478509933851
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail78,481 miles (+6,419)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,481 miles
    Test number
    413001384707
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass72,062 miles (+6,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    72,062 miles
    Test number
    992269853085
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass65,210 miles (+5,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,210 miles
    Test number
    133025556916
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass59,910 miles (+5,168)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,910 miles
    Test number
    905728415179
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass54,742 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,742 miles
    Test number
    297299887313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail54,742 miles (+5,749)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,742 miles
    Test number
    214589013669
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass48,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    48,993 miles
    Test number
    606377211203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,993 miles (+10,995)2 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,993 miles
    Test number
    921547972813
    • 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))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass37,998 miles (+6,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    37,998 miles
    Test number
    100971511966
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass31,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,214 miles
    Test number
    246947407511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,214 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,214 miles
    Test number
    309399481486
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LM63 LNJ

Does LM63 LNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM63 LNJ is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM63 LNJ?
The MOT on LM63 LNJ is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM63 LNJ done?
LM63 LNJ was recorded at 88,453 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 5,726 miles a year.
Has LM63 LNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM63 LNJ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LM63 LNJ 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 LNJ find?
LM63 LNJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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