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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

LM65 XEUMOT history

LM65 XEU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 62,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

LM65 XEU black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
62,475 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM65 XEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
18 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM65 XEU was last recorded at 62,475 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 4,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,197 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,278 miles
Average per year
3,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,475 miles
  • 2025 – 58,197 miles
  • 2024 – 55,315 miles
  • 2023 – 53,498 miles
  • 2022 – 51,778 miles
  • 2021 – 50,013 miles
  • 2020 – 44,761 miles
  • 2019 – 38,639 miles
  • 2018 – 30,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,475 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test dangling items removed out of drivers line of view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Very small lump on outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pad warning lamp on dashboard

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 24 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,475 miles (+4,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    62,475 miles
    Test number
    380349099939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass58,197 miles (+2,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    58,197 miles
    Test number
    109656246966
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass55,315 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    55,315 miles
    Test number
    418362763091
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test dangling items removed out of drivers line of view
    • AdvisoryHandbrake little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryVery small lump on outer wall

  4. Fail55,311 miles (+1,813)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,311 miles
    Test number
    102126415338
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test dangling items removed out of drivers line of view
    • AdvisoryVery small lump on outer wall

  5. Pass53,498 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    53,498 miles
    Test number
    317824204601
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on dashboard
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail53,498 miles (+1,720)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,498 miles
    Test number
    892390903964
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on dashboard
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,778 miles (+1,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,778 miles
    Test number
    633238420320
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass50,013 miles (+5,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    50,013 miles
    Test number
    764592310595
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass44,761 miles (+6,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    44,761 miles
    Test number
    979169329256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass38,639 miles (+8,265)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,639 miles
    Test number
    371192037562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    30,374 miles
    Test number
    987371851595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM65 XEU

Does LM65 XEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM65 XEU is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM65 XEU?
The MOT on LM65 XEU is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM65 XEU done?
LM65 XEU was recorded at 62,475 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 3,981 miles a year.
Has LM65 XEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM65 XEU has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM65 XEU 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 XEU find?
LM65 XEU passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge.

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