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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LO10 VOBMOT history

LO10 VOB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 189,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

LO10 VOB black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
189,167 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO10 VOB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO10 VOB was last recorded at 189,167 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 9,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Aug 2020: 92,643 miles, lower than 115,416 miles on 6 Aug 2019.

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
179,679 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,488 miles
Average per year
10,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,167 miles
  • 2025 – 179,679 miles
  • 2024 – 167,593 miles
  • 2023 – 157,861 miles
  • 2022 – 145,582 miles
  • 2021 – 137,279 miles
  • 2020 – 92,643 miles
  • 2019 – 115,416 miles
  • 2018 – 91,887 miles
  • 2017 – 73,135 miles
  • 2016 – 62,729 miles
  • 2014 – 58,602 miles
  • 2013 – 51,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,167 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,167 miles (+9,488)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    189,167 miles
    Test number
    110529691541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,679 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    179,679 miles
    Test number
    331727631274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail179,398 miles (+11,805)1 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,398 miles
    Test number
    703954667526
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass167,593 miles (+9,732)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    167,593 miles
    Test number
    850576669682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,861 miles (+6,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    157,861 miles
    Test number
    108400392599
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail151,252 miles (+5,670)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,252 miles
    Test number
    534409925582
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass145,582 miles (+8,303)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    145,582 miles
    Test number
    725171792674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,279 miles (+44,636)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    137,279 miles
    Test number
    200407057704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,643 miles
    Test number
    734479424837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,643 miles (-22,773)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,643 miles
    Test number
    675774105286
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass115,416 miles (+23,529)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,416 miles
    Test number
    882046344425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,887 miles (+18,752)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,887 miles
    Test number
    626987759966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,135 miles (+10,406)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,135 miles
    Test number
    854659804678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,729 miles (+4,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,729 miles
    Test number
    766389518272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn outer edge STRONG ADVISE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner edge
  15. Pass58,602 miles (+6,619)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,602 miles
    Test number
    916846474232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteService light on
  16. Pass51,983 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,983 miles
    Test number
    388677173127
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Questions about LO10 VOB

Does LO10 VOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO10 VOB is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO10 VOB?
The MOT on LO10 VOB is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO10 VOB done?
LO10 VOB was recorded at 189,167 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 10,469 miles a year.
Has LO10 VOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO10 VOB has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LO10 VOB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LO10 VOB find?
LO10 VOB passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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