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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LB10 FZMMOT history

LB10 FZM is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 2010. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 148,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
148,668 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB10 FZM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB10 FZM was last recorded at 148,668 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 6,489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,179 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,489 miles
Average per year
8,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,668 miles
  • 2024 – 142,179 miles
  • 2023 – 127,997 miles
  • 2022 – 116,123 miles
  • 2020 – 105,596 miles
  • 2019 – 99,583 miles
  • 2018 – 92,783 miles
  • 2017 – 84,637 miles
  • 2016 – 77,171 miles
  • 2015 – 63,016 miles
  • 2014 – 51,200 miles
  • 2013 – 40,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,668 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides including the lateral arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine tray and sides skirts fitteded under body

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,668 miles (+6,489)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    148,668 miles
    Test number
    427953044329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides including the lateral arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine tray and sides skirts fitteded under body

  2. Pass142,179 miles (+7)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    142,179 miles
    Test number
    765095601425
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Fail142,172 miles (+14,175)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,172 miles
    Test number
    535401797759
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass127,997 miles (+8)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    127,997 miles
    Test number
    414538226256
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp flickered slightly when turned on but is working constantly after
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has only just met the required effort at 16%

  5. Fail127,989 miles (+11,866)1 dangerous2 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,989 miles
    Test number
    934771491078
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge becoming worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge becoming worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp flickered slightly when turned on but is working constantly after
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has only just met the required effort at 16%

  6. Pass116,123 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,123 miles
    Test number
    516117648560
    • AdvisoryEngine - Pully worn and making noise
    • AdvisoryFront Both N/S/F & O/S/F fog lights - LED bulbs fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake - Travel high & requires adjustment
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside VIN sticker - Damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail116,123 miles (+10,527)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,123 miles
    Test number
    335431370313
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip beam light (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Main beam light (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip beam light (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Main beam light (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine - Pully worn and making noise
    • AdvisoryFront Both N/S/F & O/S/F fog lights - LED bulbs fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake - Travel high & requires adjustment
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside VIN sticker - Damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,596 miles (+6,013)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    105,596 miles
    Test number
    990743171696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,583 miles (+6,800)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,583 miles
    Test number
    812979106289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear tyres tread low

  10. Pass92,783 miles (+8,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,783 miles
    Test number
    235770582469
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  11. Pass84,637 miles (+7,466)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,637 miles
    Test number
    661024503757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,171 miles (+14,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,171 miles
    Test number
    566068915505
    • 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)

  13. Pass63,016 miles (+11,816)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,016 miles
    Test number
    380509581582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,200 miles (+11,087)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,200 miles
    Test number
    237370494470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass40,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,113 miles
    Test number
    217153003251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB10 FZM

Does LB10 FZM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB10 FZM expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB10 FZM?
The MOT on LB10 FZM expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB10 FZM done?
LB10 FZM was recorded at 148,668 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 8,886 miles a year.
Has LB10 FZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB10 FZM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB10 FZM 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 FZM find?
LB10 FZM passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides including the lateral arms, and 1 more.

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