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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

LM65 YWFMOT history

LM65 YWF is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 98,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LM65 YWF black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
98,904 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM65 YWF
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
17 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM65 YWF was last recorded at 98,904 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 31,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,083 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
31,821 miles
Average per year
11,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,904 miles
  • 2025 – 67,083 miles
  • 2024 – 61,895 miles
  • 2023 – 57,610 miles
  • 2022 – 53,167 miles
  • 2021 – 46,170 miles
  • 2020 – 36,799 miles
  • 2019 – 20,175 miles
  • 2018 – 4,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,904 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 21 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,904 miles (+31,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    98,904 miles
    Test number
    640034702866
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass67,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    67,083 miles
    Test number
    162025966177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail67,067 miles (+5,172)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,067 miles
    Test number
    788629862781
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as chalked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as chalked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass61,895 miles (+4,285)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    61,895 miles
    Test number
    625944601601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,610 miles (+4,443)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    57,610 miles
    Test number
    302943267101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,167 miles (+6,997)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    53,167 miles
    Test number
    954202542771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,170 miles (+9,371)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    46,170 miles
    Test number
    389127033576
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass36,799 miles (+16,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,799 miles
    Test number
    712641893863
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass20,175 miles (+15,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    20,175 miles
    Test number
    303929504940
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner + outer edges.
    • 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))
  10. Pass4,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    4,386 miles
    Test number
    788568036470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM65 YWF

Does LM65 YWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM65 YWF is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM65 YWF?
The MOT on LM65 YWF is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM65 YWF done?
LM65 YWF was recorded at 98,904 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 11,908 miles a year.
Has LM65 YWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM65 YWF has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM65 YWF 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 YWF find?
LM65 YWF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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