
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
LB10 SBYMOT history
LB10 SBY is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 159,699 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 159,699 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,685 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB10 SBY
- 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
- 8 Jul 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB10 SBY was last recorded at 159,699 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 94 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 159,605 miles · 18 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 94 miles
- Average per year
- 9,685 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,699 miles
- 2025 – 148,878 miles
- 2024 – 138,391 miles
- 2023 – 128,388 miles
- 2022 – 117,154 miles
- 2021 – 107,173 miles
- 2020 – 99,047 miles
- 2019 – 90,971 miles
- 2018 – 80,338 miles
- 2017 – 69,853 miles
- 2016 – 60,128 miles
- 2015 – 50,887 miles
- 2014 – 41,354 miles
- 2013 – 33,268 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring incorrectly seated on shockRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFuel filter incorrectly fitted and damaged heavily where retaining clip fits connectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
19 tests since 2 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,699 miles (+94)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 159,699 miles
- Test number
- 353113340630
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring incorrectly seated on shock
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filter incorrectly fitted and damaged heavily where retaining clip fits connection
Fail159,605 miles (+10,727)6 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,605 miles
- Test number
- 302418169453
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorPassenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes engine oil breather pipe split (6.2.1 (c) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring incorrectly seated on shock
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filter incorrectly fitted and damaged heavily where retaining clip fits connection
Pass148,878 miles (+34)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 148,878 miles
- Test number
- 575891615931
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff mount bush split
Fail148,844 miles (+10,453)1 dangerous3 major2 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,844 miles
- Test number
- 137373943699
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff mount bush split
Pass138,391 miles (+10,003)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 138,391 miles
- Test number
- 937794973903
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge all the way round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass128,388 miles4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 128,388 miles
- Test number
- 460616949649
- MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall worn all around tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail128,388 miles (+11,234)4 major4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,388 miles
- Test number
- 775549396119
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall worn all around tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass117,154 miles (+27)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 117,154 miles
- Test number
- 585099789983
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail117,127 miles (+9,954)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,127 miles
- Test number
- 117566578143
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield adrift
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth outer (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass107,173 miles (+8,126)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 107,173 miles
- Test number
- 148739268888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,047 miles (+8,076)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 99,047 miles
- Test number
- 693409803552
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ADVISE: slight stone chip in windscreen but not effecting drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass90,971 miles (+10,633)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 90,971 miles
- Test number
- 645586521291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,338 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 80,338 miles
- Test number
- 886897886679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,338 miles (+10,485)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,338 miles
- Test number
- 640083390362
- Repaired at testFront Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust clamp corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass69,853 miles (+9,725)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 69,853 miles
- Test number
- 341373151763
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 3mm in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 3mm in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,128 miles (+9,241)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 60,128 miles
- Test number
- 490059197868
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass50,887 miles (+9,533)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 50,887 miles
- Test number
- 178553585100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,354 miles (+8,086)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 41,354 miles
- Test number
- 699168374175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,268 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 33,268 miles
- Test number
- 347023183184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB10 SBY
- Does LB10 SBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB10 SBY is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB10 SBY?
- The MOT on LB10 SBY is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB10 SBY done?
- LB10 SBY was recorded at 159,699 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 9,685 miles a year.
- Has LB10 SBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB10 SBY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB10 SBY 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 SBY find?
- LB10 SBY passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.
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