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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LB62 XERMOT history

LB62 XER is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Feb 2013. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 204,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2025
Mileage
204,649 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2025
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
16,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB62 XER
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB62 XER was last recorded at 204,649 miles on 14 Jan 2025, 28,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,482 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
28,167 miles
Average per year
16,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 204,649 miles
  • 2024 – 176,482 miles
  • 2023 – 143,449 miles
  • 2022 – 129,137 miles
  • 2021 – 115,518 miles
  • 2019 – 93,779 miles
  • 2018 – 76,205 miles
  • 2017 – 63,316 miles
  • 2016 – 53,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail204,649 miles
  • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail204,649 miles (+28,167)2 major2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,649 miles
    Test number
    685547546196
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass176,482 miles (+33,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    176,482 miles
    Test number
    939112365357
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass143,449 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,449 miles
    Test number
    155884594221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail143,449 miles (+14,312)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,449 miles
    Test number
    656160284318
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component likely to fail suspension hub assemble ball joint socket worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass129,137 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,137 miles
    Test number
    695985060532
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail129,137 miles (+13,619)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,137 miles
    Test number
    493069744868
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass115,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    115,518 miles
    Test number
    438520838689
    • 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))

  8. Fail115,518 miles (+21,739)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,518 miles
    Test number
    369699828330
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass93,779 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,779 miles
    Test number
    944586145196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail93,778 miles (+17,573)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,778 miles
    Test number
    113352538515
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 rf (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass76,205 miles (+4,677)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    76,205 miles
    Test number
    707500466078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,528 miles (+8,212)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,528 miles
    Test number
    200362300136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,316 miles
    Test number
    228183426035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,316 miles (+9,607)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,316 miles
    Test number
    329533371880
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass53,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,709 miles
    Test number
    713181122747
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays

Questions about LB62 XER

Does LB62 XER currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB62 XER expired on 29 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB62 XER?
The MOT on LB62 XER expired on 29 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB62 XER done?
LB62 XER was recorded at 204,649 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2025, an average of 16,829 miles a year.
Has LB62 XER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB62 XER has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB62 XER 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 LB62 XER find?
LB62 XER failed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2025 with 2 major defects, 2 defects repaired at the test and 1 minor defect: headlamp levelling device inoperative; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front position lamp not working, and 2 more.

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