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Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LB10 OVUMOT history

LB10 OVU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 158,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
158,286 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB10 OVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
5 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB10 OVU was last recorded at 158,286 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 3,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,513 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,773 miles
Average per year
7,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,286 miles
  • 2025 – 154,513 miles
  • 2024 – 149,962 miles
  • 2022 – 143,833 miles
  • 2021 – 136,566 miles
  • 2020 – 131,754 miles
  • 2019 – 119,511 miles
  • 2018 – 113,038 miles
  • 2017 – 109,311 miles
  • 2015 – 89,714 miles
  • 2014 – 76,148 miles
  • 2013 – 60,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,286 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,286 miles (+3,773)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    158,286 miles
    Test number
    963785639378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass154,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    154,513 miles
    Test number
    780276955933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail154,513 miles (+4,551)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,513 miles
    Test number
    246946883592
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass149,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    149,962 miles
    Test number
    141340015296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail149,962 miles (+6,129)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,962 miles
    Test number
    180594556065
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass143,833 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    143,833 miles
    Test number
    652333103190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail143,833 miles (+7,267)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,833 miles
    Test number
    277234960826
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass136,566 miles (+4,812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    136,566 miles
    Test number
    433112832359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer 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))

  9. Pass131,754 miles (+12,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    131,754 miles
    Test number
    274727205554
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass119,511 miles (+6,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    119,511 miles
    Test number
    496553403944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass113,038 miles (+3,727)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    113,038 miles
    Test number
    257915020243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,311 miles (+19,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    109,311 miles
    Test number
    130454450107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass89,714 miles (+13,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,714 miles
    Test number
    578169495105
    • 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)

  14. Pass76,148 miles (+15,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,148 miles
    Test number
    977428074118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass60,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,914 miles
    Test number
    467001793139
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB10 OVU

Does LB10 OVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB10 OVU is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB10 OVU?
The MOT on LB10 OVU is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB10 OVU done?
LB10 OVU was recorded at 158,286 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 7,782 miles a year.
Has LB10 OVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB10 OVU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB10 OVU 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 OVU find?
LB10 OVU passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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