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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB57 FETMOT history

LB57 FET is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 23 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 186,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2026
Mileage
186,458 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 FET
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 FET was last recorded at 186,458 miles on 25 Apr 2025, 4,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,633 miles · 25 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,825 miles
Average per year
10,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,458 miles
  • 2024 – 181,633 miles
  • 2023 – 173,706 miles
  • 2022 – 162,552 miles
  • 2021 – 150,867 miles
  • 2020 – 146,043 miles
  • 2019 – 131,395 miles
  • 2018 – 116,937 miles
  • 2017 – 104,056 miles
  • 2016 – 98,559 miles
  • 2015 – 81,114 miles
  • 2014 – 64,272 miles
  • 2012 – 53,771 miles
  • 2011 – 40,931 miles
  • 2010 – 30,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,458 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Service and parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,458 miles (+4,825)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    186,458 miles
    Test number
    115834524595
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

  2. Pass181,633 miles (+7,927)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    181,633 miles
    Test number
    796522532416
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass173,706 miles (+11,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    173,706 miles
    Test number
    344372795938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass162,552 miles (+1,619)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    162,552 miles
    Test number
    778241640731
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly twisted O/S N/S (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail160,933 miles (+10,066)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,933 miles
    Test number
    597377784135
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,867 miles (+4,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    150,867 miles
    Test number
    780346470416
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass146,043 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    146,043 miles
    Test number
    821879275553
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService and parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

  8. Fail146,015 miles (+14,620)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,015 miles
    Test number
    291641719390
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService and parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

  9. Pass131,395 miles (+14,458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,395 miles
    Test number
    994636764831
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

  10. Pass116,937 miles (+12,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,937 miles
    Test number
    222922714469
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

  11. Pass104,056 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,056 miles
    Test number
    494333051895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,055 miles (+5,496)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,055 miles
    Test number
    763715390135
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and insecure (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Wheel nut(s) missing and rear o/s n/s all four (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange (2.4.G.4c)

  13. Pass98,559 miles (+17,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    98,559 miles
    Test number
    545303943354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass81,114 miles (+16,842)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,114 miles
    Test number
    568426135044
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass64,272 miles (+10,501)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    64,272 miles
    Test number
    155569834008
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres bald on inner edges

  16. Pass53,771 miles (+12,840)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,771 miles
    Test number
    797709812329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,931 miles (+10,551)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,931 miles
    Test number
    915810421393
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low

  18. Pass30,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,380 miles
    Test number
    162541920389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 FET

Does LB57 FET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 FET expired on 4 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 FET?
The MOT on LB57 FET expired on 4 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 FET done?
LB57 FET was recorded at 186,458 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2025, an average of 10,811 miles a year.
Has LB57 FET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 FET has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB57 FET 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 LB57 FET find?
LB57 FET passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2025 with 6 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside; nearside front coil spring worn; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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