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Black · Petrol · 2010 · 2,979 cc

LB10 EPAMOT history

LB10 EPA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jun 2010. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2026
Mileage
105,579 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB10 EPA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
4 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB10 EPA was last recorded at 105,579 miles on 9 Aug 2025, 1,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,869 miles · 9 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,710 miles
Average per year
6,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,579 miles
  • 2024 – 103,869 miles
  • 2023 – 96,882 miles
  • 2022 – 88,576 miles
  • 2021 – 82,264 miles
  • 2020 – 76,635 miles
  • 2019 – 65,320 miles
  • 2018 – 61,908 miles
  • 2017 – 55,022 miles
  • 2016 – 46,461 miles
  • 2015 – 39,461 miles
  • 2014 – 31,051 miles
  • 2013 – 22,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,579 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,579 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    105,579 miles
    Test number
    534422221795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail105,577 miles (+1,708)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,577 miles
    Test number
    915377167886
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass103,869 miles (+6,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,869 miles
    Test number
    736579167335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass96,882 miles (+8,306)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    96,882 miles
    Test number
    518170987112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,576 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,576 miles
    Test number
    854880634525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail88,567 miles (+6,303)4 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,567 miles
    Test number
    392371479092
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass82,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,264 miles
    Test number
    451666049128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,264 miles (+5,629)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,264 miles
    Test number
    153896760364
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass76,635 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,635 miles
    Test number
    451993634491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,598 miles (+11,278)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,598 miles
    Test number
    590392928388
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass65,320 miles (+3,412)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    65,320 miles
    Test number
    519318661363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,908 miles
    Test number
    412396984549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,888 miles (+9)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,888 miles
    Test number
    942284866757
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  14. Fail61,879 miles (+6,857)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,879 miles
    Test number
    135887635749
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  15. Pass55,022 miles (+8,561)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,022 miles
    Test number
    256652225003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,461 miles (+7,000)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,461 miles
    Test number
    789704776102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,461 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,461 miles
    Test number
    439309625135
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to get low on tread on inner edge
  18. Fail39,461 miles (+8,410)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,461 miles
    Test number
    545118725123
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to get low on tread on inner edge
  19. Pass31,051 miles (+8,351)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,051 miles
    Test number
    389993244120
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting toget low on tread on edges
  20. Pass22,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,700 miles
    Test number
    155552143182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB10 EPA

Does LB10 EPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB10 EPA expired on 8 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB10 EPA?
The MOT on LB10 EPA expired on 8 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB10 EPA done?
LB10 EPA was recorded at 105,579 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2025, an average of 6,784 miles a year.
Has LB10 EPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB10 EPA has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB10 EPA 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 EPA find?
LB10 EPA passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front nail in tyre; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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