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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LO10 LXJMOT history

LO10 LXJ is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jul 2010. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2025 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 191,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2024.

LO10 LXJ white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2025
Mileage
191,726 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2024
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
15,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO10 LXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
9 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO10 LXJ was last recorded at 191,726 miles on 15 Jan 2024, 21,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,451 miles · 24 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
21,275 miles
Average per year
15,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 191,726 miles
  • 2023 – 170,451 miles
  • 2022 – 151,670 miles
  • 2021 – 128,976 miles
  • 2020 – 106,077 miles
  • 2019 – 86,101 miles
  • 2018 – 81,800 miles
  • 2016 – 69,456 miles
  • 2014 – 42,477 miles
  • 2013 – 27,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,726 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryChip on windscreen

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    191,726 miles
    Test number
    454010823698
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen

  2. Fail191,726 miles (+21,275)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,726 miles
    Test number
    115068505490
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen

  3. Pass170,451 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    170,451 miles
    Test number
    583569784348
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail170,451 miles (+69)1 dangerous3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,451 miles
    Test number
    900698092139
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail170,382 miles (+18,712)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,382 miles
    Test number
    890699526112
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2553518 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested due to dip beam inop (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner side light inop
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass151,670 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    151,670 miles
    Test number
    318958783749
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sidelight inop
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail151,670 miles (+22,694)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,670 miles
    Test number
    929746243189
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sidelight inop
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass128,976 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,976 miles
    Test number
    961899714389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail128,975 miles (+22,898)5 dangerous3 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,975 miles
    Test number
    467269963413
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f inner track rod has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass106,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,077 miles
    Test number
    593538055328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,077 miles (+19,976)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,077 miles
    Test number
    599385959057
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass86,101 miles (+4,301)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,101 miles
    Test number
    239399987722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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 Outer 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. Pass81,800 miles (+12,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,800 miles
    Test number
    554360672387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass69,456 miles (+11,111)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    69,456 miles
    Test number
    842854091052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,345 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,345 miles
    Test number
    863095741241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail58,338 miles (+15,861)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,338 miles
    Test number
    362210379854
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass42,477 miles (+15,272)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    42,477 miles
    Test number
    417794034234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,205 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    27,205 miles
    Test number
    778980643206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,163 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,163 miles
    Test number
    815785283184
    • NoteO/S/F tyre worn on edges
    • NoteRear tyres getting low on tread

Questions about LO10 LXJ

Does LO10 LXJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO10 LXJ expired on 28 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO10 LXJ?
The MOT on LO10 LXJ expired on 28 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO10 LXJ done?
LO10 LXJ was recorded at 191,726 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2024, an average of 15,624 miles a year.
Has LO10 LXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO10 LXJ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LO10 LXJ 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 LXJ find?
LO10 LXJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play both side; chip on windscreen.

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