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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 2,979 cc

LU15 CUUMOT history

LU15 CUU is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 3 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 106,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LU15 CUU grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
106,499 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU15 CUU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
3 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU15 CUU was last recorded at 106,499 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 10,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,210 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,289 miles
Average per year
11,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,499 miles
  • 2025 – 96,210 miles
  • 2024 – 75,926 miles
  • 2022 – 67,202 miles
  • 2021 – 52,138 miles
  • 2020 – 41,273 miles
  • 2019 – 27,562 miles
  • 2018 – 21,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,499 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front OSF bonnet catch needs adj, NSF catch is secure, bonnet unlikely to fail.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 14 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,499 miles (+10,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    106,499 miles
    Test number
    814857900257
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass96,210 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    96,210 miles
    Test number
    574450574609
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front OSF bonnet catch needs adj, NSF catch is secure, bonnet unlikely to fail.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail96,209 miles (+20,283)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,209 miles
    Test number
    328619845271
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Massive excessive play in Ball JNT. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to Excessive bottom ball JNT play. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high PRS attempted but light insecure. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front OSF bonnet catch needs adj, NSF catch is secure, bonnet unlikely to fail.
  4. Pass75,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    75,926 miles
    Test number
    835077563804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail75,926 miles (+8,724)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,926 miles
    Test number
    910478273500
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm, outer dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  6. Pass67,202 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    67,202 miles
    Test number
    562586946555
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre low tread
    • AdvisoryOffside DRL not working
  7. Fail67,200 miles (+15,062)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,200 miles
    Test number
    664005743214
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot burst (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front day time running light inoperative
  8. Pass52,138 miles (+10,865)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    52,138 miles
    Test number
    448938729051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,273 miles (+13,711)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    41,273 miles
    Test number
    437265612507
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 100 Y 3.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass27,562 miles (+6,215)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    27,562 miles
    Test number
    265054579762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    21,347 miles
    Test number
    441961108808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU15 CUU

Does LU15 CUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU15 CUU is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU15 CUU?
The MOT on LU15 CUU is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU15 CUU done?
LU15 CUU was recorded at 106,499 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 11,188 miles a year.
Has LU15 CUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU15 CUU has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LU15 CUU 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 LU15 CUU find?
LU15 CUU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front undertray not fully secure.

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