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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

P10 LPBMOT history

P10 LPB is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 237,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2022.

P10 LPB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2023
Mileage
237,947 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2022
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P10 LPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P10 LPB was last recorded at 237,947 miles on 14 Oct 2022, 111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
237,836 miles · 12 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
111 miles
Average per year
13,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 237,947 miles
  • 2021 – 217,874 miles
  • 2020 – 187,166 miles
  • 2019 – 159,296 miles
  • 2018 – 154,088 miles
  • 2017 – 148,225 miles
  • 2016 – 146,563 miles
  • 2015 – 136,629 miles
  • 2014 – 126,618 miles
  • 2013 – 103,085 miles
  • 2012 – 95,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,947 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • The front bumper and under panel is damaged.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,947 miles (+111)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    237,947 miles
    Test number
    532548943812
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail237,836 miles (+19,962)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,836 miles
    Test number
    995474620796
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass217,874 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    217,874 miles
    Test number
    113087301424
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail217,871 miles (+30,705)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,871 miles
    Test number
    971590634543
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass187,166 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    187,166 miles
    Test number
    492445979656
    • 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))

  6. Fail187,166 miles (+27,870)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,166 miles
    Test number
    515053821532
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))

  7. Pass159,296 miles (+5,208)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    159,296 miles
    Test number
    591179154482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    154,088 miles
    Test number
    795917917658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail154,088 miles (+5,863)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,088 miles
    Test number
    438793516073
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass148,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    148,225 miles
    Test number
    910701552918
    • AdvisoryThe front bumper and under panel is damaged.

  11. Fail148,225 miles (+1,662)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,225 miles
    Test number
    302496382704
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective missing (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryThe front bumper and under panel is damaged.

  12. Pass146,563 miles (+9,934)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    146,563 miles
    Test number
    281858138103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass136,629 miles (+10,011)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    136,629 miles
    Test number
    915172485011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,618 miles (+23,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    126,618 miles
    Test number
    157310294451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass103,085 miles (+7,660)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    103,085 miles
    Test number
    175319443452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,425 miles
    Test number
    547668662091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P10 LPB

Does P10 LPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P10 LPB expired on 13 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P10 LPB?
The MOT on P10 LPB expired on 13 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P10 LPB done?
P10 LPB was recorded at 237,947 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2022, an average of 13,444 miles a year.
Has P10 LPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P10 LPB has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on P10 LPB 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 P10 LPB find?
P10 LPB passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2022 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, and 3 more.

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