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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LB10 VUAMOT history

LB10 VUA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jul 2010. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2025 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 117,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2025
Mileage
117,884 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2024
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB10 VUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
27 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB10 VUA was last recorded at 117,884 miles on 13 Jul 2024, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Sept 2016: 31,573 miles, lower than 43,507 miles on 15 Jul 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
117,869 miles · 20 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
8,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,884 miles
  • 2023 – 106,181 miles
  • 2022 – 92,442 miles
  • 2021 – 82,038 miles
  • 2020 – 63,932 miles
  • 2019 – 51,748 miles
  • 2018 – 45,066 miles
  • 2017 – 38,187 miles
  • 2016 – 31,573 miles
  • 2015 – 43,507 miles
  • 2014 – 33,313 miles
  • 2013 – 26,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,884 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,884 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,884 miles
    Test number
    892899732852
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail117,884 miles (+15)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,884 miles
    Test number
    146364295464
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail117,869 miles (+11,688)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,869 miles
    Test number
    967029496493
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured inner (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  4. Pass106,181 miles (+13,739)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    106,181 miles
    Test number
    573228625923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,442 miles (+10,404)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    92,442 miles
    Test number
    635343465654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,038 miles (+18,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,038 miles
    Test number
    978749548593
    • 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))
  7. Pass63,932 miles (+12,184)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,932 miles
    Test number
    367179258130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,748 miles (+6,682)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    51,748 miles
    Test number
    941225747508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,066 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,066 miles
    Test number
    168038618942
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail45,066 miles (+6,879)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,066 miles
    Test number
    222989105813
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass38,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,187 miles
    Test number
    578830712968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail38,187 miles (+6,614)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,187 miles
    Test number
    171584373522
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  13. Pass31,573 miles (-11,934)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,573 miles
    Test number
    377278277341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,507 miles (+10,194)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,507 miles
    Test number
    858656495125
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTyre size : 225 / 45 r17
  15. Pass33,313 miles (+7,300)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,313 miles
    Test number
    425699884182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,013 miles
    Test number
    378172393124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB10 VUA

Does LB10 VUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB10 VUA expired on 12 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB10 VUA?
The MOT on LB10 VUA expired on 12 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB10 VUA done?
LB10 VUA was recorded at 117,884 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2024, an average of 8,347 miles a year.
Has LB10 VUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB10 VUA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB10 VUA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB10 VUA find?
LB10 VUA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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