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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

LB14 EWCMOT history

LB14 EWC is a bronze diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Aug 2014. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 215,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
215,383 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
15,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB14 EWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
15 Aug 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB14 EWC was last recorded at 215,383 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 13,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,105 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
13,278 miles
Average per year
15,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 215,383 miles
  • 2025 – 202,105 miles
  • 2024 – 188,353 miles
  • 2023 – 176,211 miles
  • 2022 – 159,850 miles
  • 2021 – 139,758 miles
  • 2020 – 120,087 miles
  • 2018 – 93,617 miles
  • 2017 – 76,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,383 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (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.

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 21 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,383 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    215,383 miles
    Test number
    638364500234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail215,382 miles (+13,277)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,382 miles
    Test number
    196802484053
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass202,105 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    202,105 miles
    Test number
    169817141033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail202,105 miles (+13,752)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,105 miles
    Test number
    966165717505
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass188,353 miles (+12,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    188,353 miles
    Test number
    620034610084
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass176,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    176,211 miles
    Test number
    937491168154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (Very slow to retract) (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Fail176,211 miles (+16,361)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,211 miles
    Test number
    963354908630
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge worn, split to show cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (Very slow to retract) (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass159,850 miles (+20,092)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    159,850 miles
    Test number
    660567465940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,758 miles (+19,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    139,758 miles
    Test number
    612762756042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass120,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,087 miles
    Test number
    592761586616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass176,403 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    176,403 km
    Test number
    550546388039
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to test

  12. Pass93,617 miles (+16,988)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    93,617 miles
    Test number
    895726193097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,629 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,629 miles
    Test number
    705929238311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB14 EWC

Does LB14 EWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB14 EWC is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB14 EWC?
The MOT on LB14 EWC is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB14 EWC done?
LB14 EWC was recorded at 215,383 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 15,437 miles a year.
Has LB14 EWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB14 EWC has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB14 EWC 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 EWC find?
LB14 EWC passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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