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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LB10 EKTMOT history

LB10 EKT is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 169,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
169,358 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB10 EKT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB10 EKT was last recorded at 169,358 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,357 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,358 miles
  • 2024 – 147,465 miles
  • 2023 – 147,464 miles
  • 2022 – 140,090 miles
  • 2021 – 135,790 miles
  • 2019 – 124,053 miles
  • 2018 – 109,748 miles
  • 2017 – 98,770 miles
  • 2016 – 89,541 miles
  • 2015 – 81,562 miles
  • 2014 – 69,477 miles
  • 2013 – 59,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,358 miles
  • MinorRear Upper Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryInner Non obligatory mirror damaged back view mirrorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,358 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    169,358 miles
    Test number
    253901836470
    • MinorRear Upper Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Non obligatory mirror damaged back view mirror

  2. Fail169,357 miles (+21,892)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,357 miles
    Test number
    897538034559
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Upper Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Non obligatory mirror damaged back view mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass147,465 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    147,465 miles
    Test number
    595669755614
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass147,464 miles (+7,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    147,464 miles
    Test number
    294389084962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass140,090 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,090 miles
    Test number
    271878522697
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail140,089 miles (+4,299)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,089 miles
    Test number
    589212514579
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass135,790 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,790 miles
    Test number
    448930436706
    • AdvisoryFront brakes very low.
    • AdvisoryLong park brake travel.
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumper damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror cover missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing at inner edge and close to legal limit.
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met.

  8. Fail135,790 miles (+11,737)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,790 miles
    Test number
    326634328476
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes very low.
    • AdvisoryLong park brake travel.
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumper damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror cover missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing at inner edge and close to legal limit.
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met.

  9. Pass124,053 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,053 miles
    Test number
    924219822418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  10. Fail124,053 miles (+14,305)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,053 miles
    Test number
    759240262366
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  11. Pass109,748 miles (+10,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,748 miles
    Test number
    967030336065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

  12. Pass98,770 miles (+9,229)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,770 miles
    Test number
    233836829947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,541 miles (+7,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,541 miles
    Test number
    593080494044
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass81,562 miles (+12,085)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,562 miles
    Test number
    786141485132
    • NoteExhaust emisions are too clean to register a value

  15. Pass69,477 miles (+9,599)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,477 miles
    Test number
    736181984146
    • NoteEmissions to clean to test

  16. Fail59,878 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,878 miles
    Test number
    216224853470
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass59,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,878 miles
    Test number
    699184153121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB10 EKT

Does LB10 EKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB10 EKT is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB10 EKT?
The MOT on LB10 EKT is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB10 EKT done?
LB10 EKT was recorded at 169,358 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 8,833 miles a year.
Has LB10 EKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB10 EKT has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB10 EKT 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 LB10 EKT find?
LB10 EKT passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: rear upper windscreen wiper blade defective; front lower oil leak, but not excessive; inner non obligatory mirror damaged back view mirror.

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