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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LO10 UTUMOT history

LO10 UTU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 151,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

LO10 UTU 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 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
151,999 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO10 UTU
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
16 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO10 UTU was last recorded at 151,999 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 7,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Sept 2019: 95,576 miles, lower than 104,202 miles on 14 Sept 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
144,265 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,734 miles
Average per year
8,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,999 miles
  • 2025 – 144,265 miles
  • 2024 – 139,345 miles
  • 2023 – 136,893 miles
  • 2022 – 131,816 miles
  • 2021 – 122,813 miles
  • 2020 – 110,750 miles
  • 2019 – 95,576 miles
  • 2018 – 95,576 miles
  • 2017 – 85,795 miles
  • 2016 – 79,900 miles
  • 2015 – 69,255 miles
  • 2014 – 60,356 miles
  • 2013 – 43,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,999 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHandbrake just meets requirements and slightly lagging o/s/r

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    151,999 miles
    Test number
    559687253736
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just meets requirements and slightly lagging o/s/r

  2. Fail151,999 miles (+7,734)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,999 miles
    Test number
    839881743812
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass144,265 miles (+4,920)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    144,265 miles
    Test number
    832796820393
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,345 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    139,345 miles
    Test number
    102196981195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,893 miles (+5,077)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    136,893 miles
    Test number
    633516625953
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass131,816 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,816 miles
    Test number
    515018390158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail131,777 miles (+8,964)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,777 miles
    Test number
    566922685283
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass122,813 miles (+274)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,813 miles
    Test number
    187896202078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,539 miles (+11,789)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,539 miles
    Test number
    970991531059
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass110,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,750 miles
    Test number
    583357645079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,750 miles (+15,174)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,750 miles
    Test number
    305631954091
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass95,576 miles (-8,626)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,576 miles
    Test number
    131256174477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail104,202 miles (+8,626)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,202 miles
    Test number
    938528890336
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass95,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,576 miles
    Test number
    703354695482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,576 miles (+9,781)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,576 miles
    Test number
    644611980474
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  16. Pass85,795 miles (+5,895)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,795 miles
    Test number
    957547162398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,900 miles (+10,645)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,900 miles
    Test number
    128989607806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,255 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,255 miles
    Test number
    672103594791
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail69,253 miles (+8,897)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,253 miles
    Test number
    184823629441
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass60,356 miles (+16,550)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,356 miles
    Test number
    368728574110
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and tyre depth 2mm in centre advise replacement

  21. Pass43,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,806 miles
    Test number
    216289583167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,801 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,801 miles
    Test number
    156509883157
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn smooth on edges advise replacement tyre tread depth 3mm at centre

Questions about LO10 UTU

Does LO10 UTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO10 UTU is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO10 UTU?
The MOT on LO10 UTU is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO10 UTU done?
LO10 UTU was recorded at 151,999 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 8,214 miles a year.
Has LO10 UTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO10 UTU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LO10 UTU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LO10 UTU find?
LO10 UTU passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: handbrake just meets requirements and slightly lagging o/s/r.

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