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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LB10 VBLMOT history

LB10 VBL is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 106,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
106,554 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB10 VBL
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 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB10 VBL was last recorded at 106,554 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 2,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,580 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,974 miles
Average per year
3,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,554 miles
  • 2025 – 103,580 miles
  • 2024 – 103,393 miles
  • 2023 – 102,342 miles
  • 2022 – 102,341 miles
  • 2021 – 100,300 miles
  • 2020 – 98,567 miles
  • 2019 – 96,980 miles
  • 2018 – 94,779 miles
  • 2017 – 92,442 miles
  • 2016 – 88,771 miles
  • 2015 – 85,812 miles
  • 2014 – 73,959 miles
  • 2013 – 61,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,554 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,554 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    106,554 miles
    Test number
    655714695624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,580 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,580 miles
    Test number
    919921029703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail103,393 miles (+1,051)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,393 miles
    Test number
    679969473574
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass102,342 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    102,342 miles
    Test number
    826669128390
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Conceal Underbody Components

  5. Fail102,341 miles (+2,041)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,341 miles
    Test number
    986060718681
    • DangerousPassenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board Exhaust Broken and Hanging Down 'Dangerously' (6.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Headlamp Switch not Working as Intended (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass100,300 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,300 miles
    Test number
    106569074499
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Conceal Underbody Components

  7. Fail100,300 miles (+1,733)4 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,300 miles
    Test number
    392115916098
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also has a Nail in the Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Conceal Underbody Components

  8. Pass98,567 miles (+1,587)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,567 miles
    Test number
    821640070235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays Fitted

  9. Pass96,980 miles (+2,201)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,980 miles
    Test number
    666235325631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS warning light on
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Conceal underbody Components

  10. Pass94,779 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    94,779 miles
    Test number
    470839110285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS warning on Dash
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Conceal Underbody Components

  11. Fail94,779 miles (+2,337)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,779 miles
    Test number
    155667756516
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. Full Beam (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Full Beam (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS warning on Dash
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Conceal Underbody Components

  12. Pass92,442 miles (+3,671)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,442 miles
    Test number
    185485238435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,771 miles (+2,959)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,771 miles
    Test number
    654328915690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,812 miles (+11,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,812 miles
    Test number
    215749302957
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass73,959 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,959 miles
    Test number
    449618994116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs appear worn

  16. Fail73,959 miles (+12,809)1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,959 miles
    Test number
    926698394143
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs appear worn

  17. Pass61,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,150 miles
    Test number
    289001393465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,150 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,150 miles
    Test number
    209030893477
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB10 VBL

Does LB10 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB10 VBL is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB10 VBL?
The MOT on LB10 VBL is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB10 VBL done?
LB10 VBL was recorded at 106,554 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 3,605 miles a year.
Has LB10 VBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB10 VBL has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB10 VBL 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 VBL find?
LB10 VBL passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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