BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
LB63 SARMOT history
LB63 SAR is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2013. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 116,252 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 116,252 mi
- At MOT on 28 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,280 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB63 SAR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 26 Sept 2013
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB63 SAR was last recorded at 116,252 miles on 28 Feb 2025, 23,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 92,541 miles · 27 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 23,711 miles
- Average per year
- 11,280 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 116,252 miles
- 2024 – 92,541 miles
- 2023 – 76,433 miles
- 2022 – 60,678 miles
- 2021 – 45,313 miles
- 2020 – 33,362 miles
- 2019 – 31,332 miles
- 2018 – 28,107 miles
- 2017 – 25,870 miles
- 2016 – 21,067 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,252 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 21 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,252 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 116,252 miles
- Test number
- 705527893057
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail116,252 miles (+23,711)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,252 miles
- Test number
- 184807327284
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass92,541 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 92,541 miles
- Test number
- 641889752266
- 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail92,541 miles (+16,108)2 major3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,541 miles
- Test number
- 277537981568
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- 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))
- Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass76,433 miles (+15,755)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 76,433 miles
- Test number
- 362479333161
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass60,678 miles (+15,365)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 60,678 miles
- Test number
- 984183614082
- 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))
Pass45,313 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 45,313 miles
- Test number
- 583608331722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,313 miles (+11,951)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,313 miles
- Test number
- 899287446557
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass33,362 miles (+2,030)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 33,362 miles
- Test number
- 572721583851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,332 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 31,332 miles
- Test number
- 348669704706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,332 miles (+3,225)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,332 miles
- Test number
- 771760605960
- Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Pass28,107 miles (+2,237)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 28,107 miles
- Test number
- 812722399834
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass25,870 miles (+4,803)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 25,870 miles
- Test number
- 815120332809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,067 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 21,067 miles
- Test number
- 239619127110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB63 SAR
- Does LB63 SAR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB63 SAR expired on 2 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB63 SAR?
- The MOT on LB63 SAR expired on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB63 SAR done?
- LB63 SAR was recorded at 116,252 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2025, an average of 11,280 miles a year.
- Has LB63 SAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB63 SAR has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB63 SAR 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 LB63 SAR find?
- LB63 SAR passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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