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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LP10 NVTMOT history

LP10 NVT is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Aug 2010. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 134,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

LP10 NVT black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2024
Mileage
134,311 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP10 NVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
11 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP10 NVT was last recorded at 134,311 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,310 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,311 miles
  • 2023 – 132,223 miles
  • 2021 – 115,043 miles
  • 2020 – 99,658 miles
  • 2019 – 91,170 miles
  • 2018 – 79,337 miles
  • 2017 – 66,238 miles
  • 2016 – 55,536 miles
  • 2015 – 43,526 miles
  • 2014 – 36,286 miles
  • 2013 – 27,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail134,311 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT failures 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail134,311 miles (+1)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,311 miles
    Test number
    539240933150
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail134,310 miles (+2,087)9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,310 miles
    Test number
    136527321387
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction miss-fire (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass132,223 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    132,223 miles
    Test number
    838571429667
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail132,222 miles (+17,179)2 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,222 miles
    Test number
    614343531185
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass115,043 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    115,043 miles
    Test number
    408485514892
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine miss fire
  6. Fail115,042 miles (+15,384)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,042 miles
    Test number
    424401521427
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine miss fire
  7. Pass99,658 miles (+8,488)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    99,658 miles
    Test number
    481725020430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,170 miles (+11,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,170 miles
    Test number
    216725033342
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass79,337 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,337 miles
    Test number
    505492647578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,285 miles (+13,047)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,285 miles
    Test number
    845485788089
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit boarderline (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit boarderline (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass66,238 miles (+10,702)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,238 miles
    Test number
    928148588885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,536 miles (+12,010)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,536 miles
    Test number
    277184724343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,526 miles (+7,240)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,526 miles
    Test number
    585663285068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,286 miles (+8,788)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,286 miles
    Test number
    526732394096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,498 miles
    Test number
    478905593097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP10 NVT

Does LP10 NVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP10 NVT expired on 30 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP10 NVT?
The MOT on LP10 NVT expired on 30 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP10 NVT done?
LP10 NVT was recorded at 134,311 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 8,064 miles a year.
Has LP10 NVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP10 NVT has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LP10 NVT 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 LP10 NVT find?
LP10 NVT failed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 4 major defects and 2 advisories: emissions unable to be completed; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 3 more.

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