BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc
LB14 ABVMOT history
LB14 ABV is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jul 2014. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 219,646 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 219,646 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 18,442 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB14 ABV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 23 Jul 2014
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB14 ABV was last recorded at 219,646 miles on 31 Jan 2025, 28,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 190,709 miles · 1 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 28,937 miles
- Average per year
- 18,442 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 219,646 miles
- 2024 – 190,709 miles
- 2023 – 190,382 miles
- 2022 – 160,536 miles
- 2021 – 143,207 miles
- 2020 – 131,307 miles
- 2019 – 111,727 miles
- 2018 – 99,115 miles
- 2017 – 80,240 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass219,646 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
12 tests since 11 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass219,646 miles (+28,937)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 219,646 miles
- Test number
- 537113357836
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass190,709 miles (+327)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 190,709 miles
- Test number
- 154320401488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail190,382 miles (+29,846)8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,382 miles
- Test number
- 826716925790
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass160,536 miles (+148)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 160,536 miles
- Test number
- 141664788245
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail160,388 miles (+17,181)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,388 miles
- Test number
- 371762484099
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass143,207 miles (+11,900)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 143,207 miles
- Test number
- 792365730622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,307 miles (+19,580)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 131,307 miles
- Test number
- 879612208740
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,727 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 111,727 miles
- Test number
- 609581085745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,727 miles (+12,612)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,727 miles
- Test number
- 313392621916
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,115 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 99,115 miles
- Test number
- 314186791899
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail99,107 miles (+18,867)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,107 miles
- Test number
- 165606246978
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass80,240 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 80,240 miles
- Test number
- 278588857060
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring some components
Questions about LB14 ABV
- Does LB14 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB14 ABV expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB14 ABV?
- The MOT on LB14 ABV expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB14 ABV done?
- LB14 ABV was recorded at 219,646 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2025, an average of 18,442 miles a year.
- Has LB14 ABV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB14 ABV has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB14 ABV 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 LB14 ABV find?
- LB14 ABV passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.
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