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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB57 EDRMOT history

LB57 EDR is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 158,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2025
Mileage
158,621 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 EDR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 EDR was last recorded at 158,621 miles on 30 Dec 2023, 6,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Nov 2020: 139,363 miles, lower than 139,548 miles on 10 Nov 2020.

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
152,138 miles · 4 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
6,483 miles
Average per year
8,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 158,621 miles
  • 2021 – 141,711 miles
  • 2020 – 139,363 miles
  • 2019 – 133,757 miles
  • 2018 – 130,332 miles
  • 2017 – 126,769 miles
  • 2016 – 121,157 miles
  • 2014 – 95,910 miles
  • 2013 – 83,004 miles
  • 2012 – 68,050 miles
  • 2010 – 44,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,621 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.

  • Nearside Rear Jacking block missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Jacking block missing.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock dust cover deteriorated.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake fluid/pad wear warning light illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexis deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,621 miles (+6,483)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    158,621 miles
    Test number
    317623403162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,138 miles (+10,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    152,138 miles
    Test number
    908120108977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass141,711 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    141,711 miles
    Test number
    571882376849
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChecked in wet condition
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail141,711 miles (+2,348)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,711 miles
    Test number
    313447946436
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChecked in wet condition
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass139,363 miles (-185)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,363 miles
    Test number
    113846210163
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid/pad wear warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexis deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
  6. Fail139,548 miles (+5,791)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,548 miles
    Test number
    951883138673
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid/pad wear warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexis deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock dust cover slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
  7. Pass133,757 miles (+3,425)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,757 miles
    Test number
    258506338482
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inop. (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexis slightly deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryMinimum parking brake efficiency just met.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm & slightly worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Jacking block missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock dust cover deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & dust cover deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel.
  8. Pass130,332 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    130,332 miles
    Test number
    376847804544
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light illuminated.
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexis deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wear wire not fitted to pads.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Jacking block missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock dust cover deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & shock dust cover deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail130,332 miles (+3,563)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,332 miles
    Test number
    402633748829
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light illuminated.
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexis deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wear wire not fitted to pads.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Jacking block missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock dust cover deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & shock dust cover deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass126,769 miles (+5,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    126,769 miles
    Test number
    915380775306
    • AdvisoryMinimum parking brake efficiency just met.
  11. Pass121,157 miles (+8,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    121,157 miles
    Test number
    327190301554
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass113,074 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    113,074 miles
    Test number
    900722773890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen passenger side outside swept area
  13. Fail113,066 miles (+17,156)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,066 miles
    Test number
    612497082627
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen passenger side outside swept area
  14. Pass95,910 miles (+12,906)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    95,910 miles
    Test number
    618148734329
    • NoteO/s bonnet catch not working
    • NoteWindscrren damaged outside swept areas
  15. Fail83,004 miles3 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,004 miles
    Test number
    125051353362
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside bonnet catch inoperative.Bonnet secured by nearside catch
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWindscreen damaged outside swept area
  16. Pass83,004 miles (+14,954)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    83,004 miles
    Test number
    685931353375
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside bonnet catch inoperative.Bonnet secured by nearside catch
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWindscreen damaged outside swept area
  17. Pass68,050 miles (+8,298)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,050 miles
    Test number
    455708032352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,752 miles (+15,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,752 miles
    Test number
    238202762093
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass44,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,329 miles
    Test number
    400405140479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,329 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,329 miles
    Test number
    633535340381
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LB57 EDR

Does LB57 EDR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 EDR expired on 3 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 EDR?
The MOT on LB57 EDR expired on 3 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 EDR done?
LB57 EDR was recorded at 158,621 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2023, an average of 8,757 miles a year.
Has LB57 EDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 EDR has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB57 EDR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB57 EDR find?
LB57 EDR passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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