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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB57 GVDMOT history

LB57 GVD is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2023 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 132,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2023
Mileage
132,922 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2022
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 GVD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 GVD was last recorded at 132,922 miles on 3 Dec 2022, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,910 miles · 1 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
8,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,922 miles
  • 2021 – 120,480 miles
  • 2020 – 107,484 miles
  • 2019 – 86,633 miles
  • 2018 – 71,723 miles
  • 2017 – 66,327 miles
  • 2016 – 61,113 miles
  • 2015 – 56,716 miles
  • 2013 – 52,000 miles
  • 2012 – 43,093 miles
  • 2011 – 36,541 miles
  • 2010 – 28,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,922 miles
  • MinorElectrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake Pad Light OnRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front caliper plugs missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex hose corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear shocker boot missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,922 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,922 miles
    Test number
    405427659952
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake Pad Light On
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail132,910 miles (+12,430)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,910 miles
    Test number
    559770954979
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake Pad Light On
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass120,480 miles (+179)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,480 miles
    Test number
    428666366340
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front caliper plugs missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker boot missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAbs and t/c could have under lieing fault

  4. Fail120,301 miles (+12,817)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,301 miles
    Test number
    638765317035
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front caliper plugs missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker boot missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAbs and t/c could have under lieing fault

  5. Pass107,484 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,484 miles
    Test number
    305383687234
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & engine cover fitted

  6. Fail107,483 miles (+20,850)2 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,483 miles
    Test number
    551014444608
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear both inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & engine cover fitted

  7. Pass86,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,633 miles
    Test number
    596066997210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,633 miles (+14,910)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,633 miles
    Test number
    640588907209
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass71,723 miles (+5,396)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,723 miles
    Test number
    175942035163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,327 miles (+5,214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,327 miles
    Test number
    231323176361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake effort lower than the offside
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays / Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass61,113 miles (+4,397)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,113 miles
    Test number
    219492902617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,716 miles
    Test number
    187589605485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,716 miles (+4,716)3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,716 miles
    Test number
    675858105070
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass52,000 miles (+8,907)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    52,000 miles
    Test number
    499821313473
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edges

  15. Pass43,093 miles (+6,552)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    43,093 miles
    Test number
    706592412329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,541 miles (+8,527)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,541 miles
    Test number
    468704411339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,014 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,014 miles
    Test number
    750287930315
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB57 GVD

Does LB57 GVD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 GVD expired on 2 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 GVD?
The MOT on LB57 GVD expired on 2 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 GVD done?
LB57 GVD was recorded at 132,922 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2022, an average of 8,742 miles a year.
Has LB57 GVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 GVD has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB57 GVD 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 GVD find?
LB57 GVD passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: electrical wiring insecure; brake pad light on; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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