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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

LM65 VVBMOT history

LM65 VVB is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 161,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

LM65 VVB 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 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
161,233 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM65 VVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
13 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM65 VVB was last recorded at 161,233 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,233 miles · 24 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,233 miles
  • 2025 – 155,197 miles
  • 2024 – 144,686 miles
  • 2023 – 131,552 miles
  • 2022 – 121,768 miles
  • 2020 – 96,413 miles
  • 2019 – 88,127 miles
  • 2018 – 74,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,233 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 5 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,233 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    161,233 miles
    Test number
    746441742490
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail161,233 miles (+6,036)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,233 miles
    Test number
    893828480390
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass155,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    155,197 miles
    Test number
    823795591760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail155,197 miles (+10,511)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,197 miles
    Test number
    318067088935
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
  5. Pass144,686 miles (+13,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    144,686 miles
    Test number
    417610652666
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
  6. Pass131,552 miles (+9,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,552 miles
    Test number
    951422150247
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass121,768 miles (+12,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    121,768 miles
    Test number
    855674829040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  8. Pass108,838 miles (+12,425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    108,838 miles
    Test number
    639862564612
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp missted up
    • AdvisoryRear axle leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edge’s
  9. Pass96,413 miles (+8,286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,413 miles
    Test number
    723232947591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake backing plate touching disc
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  10. Pass88,127 miles (+13,979)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,127 miles
    Test number
    356265366723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,148 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,148 miles
    Test number
    938084652247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush splitting evident (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush splitting evident (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about LM65 VVB

Does LM65 VVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM65 VVB is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM65 VVB?
The MOT on LM65 VVB is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM65 VVB done?
LM65 VVB was recorded at 161,233 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 10,923 miles a year.
Has LM65 VVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM65 VVB has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LM65 VVB 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 LM65 VVB find?
LM65 VVB passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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