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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

LR65 EKMMOT history

LR65 EKM is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 107,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LR65 EKM grey 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 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
107,286 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR65 EKM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
21 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR65 EKM was last recorded at 107,286 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 3,196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,090 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,196 miles
Average per year
4,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,286 miles
  • 2025 – 104,090 miles
  • 2024 – 101,057 miles
  • 2022 – 95,758 miles
  • 2021 – 89,416 miles
  • 2020 – 81,536 miles
  • 2019 – 79,355 miles
  • 2018 – 70,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,286 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,286 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    107,286 miles
    Test number
    583621429422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,090 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    104,090 miles
    Test number
    553384752617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail104,071 miles (+3,014)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,071 miles
    Test number
    817003976618
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass101,057 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    101,057 miles
    Test number
    659615262800
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  5. Fail101,055 miles (+5,297)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,055 miles
    Test number
    847369100978
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  6. Pass95,758 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,758 miles
    Test number
    379254332330
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail95,758 miles (+6,342)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,758 miles
    Test number
    993861578190
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing nearside front (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass89,416 miles (+27)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    89,416 miles
    Test number
    487986699431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail89,389 miles (+7,853)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,389 miles
    Test number
    877295618997
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass81,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,536 miles
    Test number
    739318895014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,536 miles (+2,181)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,536 miles
    Test number
    294000427767
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass79,355 miles (+8,628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    79,355 miles
    Test number
    951400638563
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass70,727 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,727 miles
    Test number
    979268718049
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LR65 EKM

Does LR65 EKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR65 EKM is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR65 EKM?
The MOT on LR65 EKM is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR65 EKM done?
LR65 EKM was recorded at 107,286 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 4,909 miles a year.
Has LR65 EKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR65 EKM has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR65 EKM 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 LR65 EKM find?
LR65 EKM passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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