BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc
LR65 EKXMOT history
LR65 EKX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 175,693 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 175,693 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 9 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 9,492 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR65 EKX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 30 Sept 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR65 EKX was last recorded at 175,693 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 8,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 167,483 miles · 29 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,210 miles
- Average per year
- 9,492 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 175,693 miles
- 2025 – 167,483 miles
- 2024 – 158,669 miles
- 2023 – 149,975 miles
- 2022 – 136,418 miles
- 2021 – 123,899 miles
- 2020 – 112,932 miles
- 2019 – 106,999 miles
- 2018 – 99,657 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass175,693 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
10 tests since 5 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,693 miles (+8,210)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 175,693 miles
- Test number
- 878428087565
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass167,483 miles (+99)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 167,483 miles
- Test number
- 786507347733
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail167,384 miles (+8,715)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,384 miles
- Test number
- 651682417354
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and worn on the outer edge. 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre Repairable
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass158,669 miles (+8,694)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 158,669 miles
- Test number
- 966728263818
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper boot starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass149,975 miles (+13,557)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 149,975 miles
- Test number
- 344932682171
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Deep pitted lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low, just over 1.5mm the failure point. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass136,418 miles (+12,519)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 136,418 miles
- Test number
- 318448438546
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre wouldn't recommend repair due to the condition of the tyre 225/50/17
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,899 miles (+10,967)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 123,899 miles
- Test number
- 683534613009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,932 miles (+5,933)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 112,932 miles
- Test number
- 394094220515
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,999 miles (+7,342)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 106,999 miles
- Test number
- 244641946592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 99,657 miles
- Test number
- 186535740425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR65 EKX
- Does LR65 EKX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR65 EKX is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR65 EKX?
- The MOT on LR65 EKX is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR65 EKX done?
- LR65 EKX was recorded at 175,693 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 9,492 miles a year.
- Has LR65 EKX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR65 EKX has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR65 EKX 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 EKX find?
- LR65 EKX passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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