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BMW M3

White · Petrol · 2010 · 2,990 cc

LB10 ELBMOT history

LB10 ELB is a white petrol BMW M3 first used on 21 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 63,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
63,306 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB10 ELB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB10 ELB was last recorded at 63,306 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,187 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
119 miles
Average per year
3,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,306 miles
  • 2025 – 63,187 miles
  • 2024 – 62,669 miles
  • 2023 – 62,405 miles
  • 2022 – 61,989 miles
  • 2021 – 61,495 miles
  • 2020 – 61,174 miles
  • 2019 – 60,871 miles
  • 2018 – 60,661 miles
  • 2017 – 58,349 miles
  • 2016 – 51,509 miles
  • 2015 – 49,318 miles
  • 2014 – 38,350 miles
  • 2013 – 27,216 miles
  • 2012 – 16,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,306 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged offside front tyre is starting to misshape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,306 miles (+119)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    63,306 miles
    Test number
    264315625617
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged offside front tyre is starting to misshape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass63,187 miles (+518)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    63,187 miles
    Test number
    510848872214
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass62,669 miles (+264)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    62,669 miles
    Test number
    528316488773
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre size 235/35x19 front 265/35x19 rear

  4. Pass62,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    62,405 miles
    Test number
    883582829164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail62,405 miles (+416)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,405 miles
    Test number
    347912123710
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass61,989 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    61,989 miles
    Test number
    996203963904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    61,495 miles
    Test number
    983549760214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,493 miles (+319)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,493 miles
    Test number
    199250577287
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass61,174 miles (+303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    61,174 miles
    Test number
    393489832715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass60,871 miles (+210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,871 miles
    Test number
    582916660887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low inner edge

  11. Pass60,661 miles (+2,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    60,661 miles
    Test number
    181306047727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

  12. Pass58,349 miles (+6,840)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,349 miles
    Test number
    617837363398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,509 miles (+2,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    51,509 miles
    Test number
    955917246552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted under trays fitted

  14. Fail49,318 miles (+10,968)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,318 miles
    Test number
    604651730352
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass38,350 miles (+11,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,350 miles
    Test number
    918963284291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass27,216 miles (+10,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    27,216 miles
    Test number
    898585973293
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass16,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    16,601 miles
    Test number
    276782662202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB10 ELB

Does LB10 ELB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB10 ELB is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB10 ELB?
The MOT on LB10 ELB is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB10 ELB done?
LB10 ELB was recorded at 63,306 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 3,499 miles a year.
Has LB10 ELB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB10 ELB has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB10 ELB 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 ELB find?
LB10 ELB passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; tyre slightly damaged offside front tyre is starting to misshape on inner edge.

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