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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LR10 ECAMOT history

LR10 ECA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

LR10 ECA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
145,211 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR10 ECA
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
15 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR10 ECA was last recorded at 145,211 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Aug 2023: 33,308 miles, lower than 130,696 miles on 24 Nov 2022.

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
145,208 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,211 miles
  • 2025 – 141,642 miles
  • 2024 – 138,048 miles
  • 2023 – 33,308 miles
  • 2022 – 130,696 miles
  • 2021 – 127,131 miles
  • 2020 – 121,953 miles
  • 2019 – 114,844 miles
  • 2018 – 109,361 miles
  • 2017 – 96,840 miles
  • 2016 – 87,636 miles
  • 2015 – 76,909 miles
  • 2014 – 67,737 miles
  • 2013 – 59,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,211 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,211 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    145,211 miles
    Test number
    822428054672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail145,208 miles (+3,566)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,208 miles
    Test number
    280569153672
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,642 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    141,642 miles
    Test number
    403812392886
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail141,642 miles (+3,594)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,642 miles
    Test number
    915993942539
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass138,048 miles (+91)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    138,048 miles
    Test number
    661016395748
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail137,957 miles (+104,649)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,957 miles
    Test number
    213489654242
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass33,308 miles (-97,388)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    33,308 miles
    Test number
    842868839084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,696 miles
    Test number
    917320262257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail130,693 miles (+3,562)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,693 miles
    Test number
    590709265496
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass127,131 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,131 miles
    Test number
    879193201060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail127,126 miles (+5,173)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,126 miles
    Test number
    963365626284
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass121,953 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    121,953 miles
    Test number
    763950721794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail121,952 miles (+7,108)4 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,952 miles
    Test number
    210615484146
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass114,844 miles (+5,483)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    114,844 miles
    Test number
    612627262356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,361 miles (+12,521)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,361 miles
    Test number
    543718065492
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  16. Pass96,840 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    96,840 miles
    Test number
    922330453470
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail96,840 miles (+9,204)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,840 miles
    Test number
    836257642078
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass87,636 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,636 miles
    Test number
    404737271120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail87,636 miles (+10,727)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,636 miles
    Test number
    188693986176
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass76,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,909 miles
    Test number
    215500585195
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail76,909 miles (+9,172)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,909 miles
    Test number
    935670885128
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass67,737 miles (+8,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,737 miles
    Test number
    267705074406
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass59,235 miles (+21,587)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,235 miles
    Test number
    389547963167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,648 miles
    Test number
    798017263054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,648 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,648 miles
    Test number
    125896963467
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LR10 ECA

Does LR10 ECA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR10 ECA is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR10 ECA?
The MOT on LR10 ECA is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR10 ECA done?
LR10 ECA was recorded at 145,211 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 8,018 miles a year.
Has LR10 ECA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR10 ECA has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR10 ECA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR10 ECA find?
LR10 ECA passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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