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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LB10 MLUMOT history

LB10 MLU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jul 2010. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 175,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2025
Mileage
175,124 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB10 MLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB10 MLU was last recorded at 175,124 miles on 25 Mar 2025, 4,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,565 miles · 4 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,559 miles
Average per year
11,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,124 miles
  • 2024 – 170,565 miles
  • 2023 – 163,413 miles
  • 2022 – 153,227 miles
  • 2021 – 148,640 miles
  • 2019 – 147,982 miles
  • 2018 – 139,710 miles
  • 2017 – 115,364 miles
  • 2016 – 96,076 miles
  • 2015 – 76,809 miles
  • 2014 – 55,943 miles
  • 2013 – 34,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail175,124 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTrays and covers fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail175,124 miles (+4,559)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,124 miles
    Test number
    297262087638
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted
  2. Pass170,565 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    170,565 miles
    Test number
    854362607999
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted
  3. Fail170,459 miles (+7,046)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,459 miles
    Test number
    760171294924
    • MajorCentral Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted
  4. Pass163,413 miles (+10,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    163,413 miles
    Test number
    402988031119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass153,227 miles (+4,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    153,227 miles
    Test number
    445419469525
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass148,640 miles (+658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    148,640 miles
    Test number
    436059750937
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass147,982 miles (+8,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    147,982 miles
    Test number
    960654341262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass139,710 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    139,710 miles
    Test number
    318135750153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail139,710 miles (+24,346)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,710 miles
    Test number
    211901193142
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass115,364 miles (+19,288)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    115,364 miles
    Test number
    628350218470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,076 miles (+19,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    96,076 miles
    Test number
    976605009181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass76,809 miles (+20,866)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,809 miles
    Test number
    409608455005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,943 miles (+21,782)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    55,943 miles
    Test number
    725415354093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,161 miles
    Test number
    837629253001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB10 MLU

Does LB10 MLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB10 MLU expired on 3 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB10 MLU?
The MOT on LB10 MLU expired on 3 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB10 MLU done?
LB10 MLU was recorded at 175,124 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2025, an average of 11,680 miles a year.
Has LB10 MLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB10 MLU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB10 MLU 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 MLU find?
LB10 MLU failed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2025 with 3 major defects and 7 advisories: exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf; offside rear service brake excessively binding, and 7 more.

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