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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LO10 LGUMOT history

LO10 LGU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 174,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LO10 LGU black 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 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
174,565 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO10 LGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
2 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO10 LGU was last recorded at 174,565 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 9,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,331 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,234 miles
Average per year
8,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,565 miles
  • 2025 – 165,331 miles
  • 2023 – 152,253 miles
  • 2022 – 141,682 miles
  • 2021 – 133,280 miles
  • 2020 – 126,690 miles
  • 2019 – 125,493 miles
  • 2018 – 121,794 miles
  • 2016 – 113,622 miles
  • 2015 – 107,359 miles
  • 2014 – 96,333 miles
  • 2013 – 68,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,565 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under panels fitted obscuring some components to be checked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,565 miles (+9,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    174,565 miles
    Test number
    308320095905
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass165,331 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    165,331 miles
    Test number
    738933153453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail165,328 miles (+13,075)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,328 miles
    Test number
    412222334537
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe has become detached (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass152,253 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    152,253 miles
    Test number
    100431306394
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder panels fitted obscuring some components to be checked
  5. Fail152,210 miles (+10,528)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,210 miles
    Test number
    780391235677
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder panels fitted obscuring some components to be checked
  6. Pass141,682 miles (+8,402)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,682 miles
    Test number
    168946239686
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass133,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,280 miles
    Test number
    587219962203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail133,280 miles (+6,590)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,280 miles
    Test number
    302971978677
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass126,690 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    126,690 miles
    Test number
    812742494599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,493 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    125,493 miles
    Test number
    478387627244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,794 miles (+8,172)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    121,794 miles
    Test number
    824301032896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,622 miles (+6,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    113,622 miles
    Test number
    537321033254
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of some components
  13. Pass107,359 miles (+11,026)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,359 miles
    Test number
    828312771690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,333 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    96,333 miles
    Test number
    229763784132
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  15. Fail96,332 miles (+27,432)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,332 miles
    Test number
    216689074427
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  16. Pass68,900 miles (+81)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,900 miles
    Test number
    878672383105
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Fail68,819 miles1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,819 miles
    Test number
    939549573132
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LO10 LGU

Does LO10 LGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO10 LGU is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO10 LGU?
The MOT on LO10 LGU is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO10 LGU done?
LO10 LGU was recorded at 174,565 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 8,424 miles a year.
Has LO10 LGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO10 LGU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LO10 LGU 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 LO10 LGU find?
LO10 LGU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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