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Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LB10 UVZMOT history

LB10 UVZ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 166,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
166,523 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB10 UVZ
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
16 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB10 UVZ was last recorded at 166,523 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 7,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,080 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,443 miles
Average per year
9,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,523 miles
  • 2025 – 159,080 miles
  • 2024 – 148,992 miles
  • 2023 – 138,400 miles
  • 2022 – 128,754 miles
  • 2020 – 117,244 miles
  • 2019 – 104,426 miles
  • 2018 – 102,863 miles
  • 2017 – 91,533 miles
  • 2016 – 77,678 miles
  • 2015 – 66,553 miles
  • 2014 – 61,639 miles
  • 2013 – 41,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,523 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust front joint slightly loose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,523 miles (+7,443)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    166,523 miles
    Test number
    938199827912
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass159,080 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    159,080 miles
    Test number
    999006355369
    • AdvisoryAims slightly faded
    • AdvisoryRust patches in various places
  3. Fail159,077 miles (+10,085)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,077 miles
    Test number
    458611435812
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAims slightly faded
    • AdvisoryRust patches in various places
  4. Pass148,992 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    148,992 miles
    Test number
    681868212853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 inner bush (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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front joint slightly loose
  5. Fail148,992 miles (+10,592)2 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,992 miles
    Test number
    162985716771
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn inner edge to secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front joint slightly loose
  6. Pass138,400 miles (+9,646)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,400 miles
    Test number
    770125814584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front joint slightly loose
  7. Pass128,754 miles (+11,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,754 miles
    Test number
    678360946649
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen
  8. Pass117,244 miles (+74)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,244 miles
    Test number
    851202434773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing low, also wearing at outer edge & cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating & becoming weak
    • AdvisoryNon run flat tyres fitted at rear
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
  9. Fail117,170 miles (+12,744)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,170 miles
    Test number
    319453916157
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing low, also wearing at outer edge & cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryNon run flat tyres fitted at rear
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
  10. Pass104,426 miles (+1,563)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,426 miles
    Test number
    797134005675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning light on when handbrake released. brake fluid level ok
  11. Pass102,863 miles (+11,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,863 miles
    Test number
    801173508322
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass91,533 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,533 miles
    Test number
    480478580646
    • AdvisoryFront inner pads worn low
    • AdvisoryMovement in rear suspension arm bushes
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tread cut
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn low inner edges
  13. Fail91,498 miles (+13,820)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,498 miles
    Test number
    967098017243
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront inner pads worn low
    • AdvisoryMovement in rear suspension arm bushes
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tread cut
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn low inner edges
  14. Pass77,678 miles (+11,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,678 miles
    Test number
    408605896954
    • AdvisoryDeep cut in n/s/f tyre tread area
    • AdvisoryEngine covers , Sill covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
  15. Pass66,553 miles (+4,914)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,553 miles
    Test number
    125324895007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,639 miles (+20,456)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,639 miles
    Test number
    397035484173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,183 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,183 miles
    Test number
    679095973140
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on or near legal limit

Questions about LB10 UVZ

Does LB10 UVZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB10 UVZ is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB10 UVZ?
The MOT on LB10 UVZ is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB10 UVZ done?
LB10 UVZ was recorded at 166,523 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 9,854 miles a year.
Has LB10 UVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB10 UVZ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB10 UVZ 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 UVZ find?
LB10 UVZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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