BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
LB57 GVEMOT history
LB57 GVE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 147,047 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 147,047 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,728 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB57 GVE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 5 Dec 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB57 GVE was last recorded at 147,047 miles on 3 Nov 2023, 7,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 139,140 miles · 6 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7,907 miles
- Average per year
- 9,728 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 147,047 miles
- 2022 – 139,140 miles
- 2021 – 130,645 miles
- 2020 – 120,155 miles
- 2019 – 112,563 miles
- 2017 – 101,485 miles
- 2016 – 86,039 miles
- 2015 – 75,204 miles
- 2014 – 64,891 miles
- 2013 – 53,805 miles
- 2012 – 41,684 miles
- 2011 – 25,732 miles
- 2010 – 21,124 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,047 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lug damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 23 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,047 miles (+7,907)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 147,047 miles
- Test number
- 426648330475
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Pass139,140 miles (+409)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 139,140 miles
- Test number
- 124638070962
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lug damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail138,731 miles (+8,086)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,731 miles
- Test number
- 915177762274
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lug damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass130,645 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 130,645 miles
- Test number
- 840867690206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail130,643 miles (+10,488)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,643 miles
- Test number
- 195285362133
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,155 miles (+7,592)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 120,155 miles
- Test number
- 922533800480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,563 miles (+11,078)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 112,563 miles
- Test number
- 475271722522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,485 miles (+15,446)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 101,485 miles
- Test number
- 331558611326
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear subframe
Pass86,039 miles (+10,835)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 86,039 miles
- Test number
- 860801106202
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre outer wall damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Both tyres worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass75,204 miles (+10,313)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 75,204 miles
- Test number
- 360314360576
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Pass64,891 miles (+11,086)3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 64,891 miles
- Test number
- 497035914475
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFront exhaust clamp broken
- NoteN/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge
- NoteSaftey pins in o/s/f seatbelt
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass53,805 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 53,805 miles
- Test number
- 927746433281
- NoteOsf tyre wearing on edges
Fail53,805 miles (+12,121)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,805 miles
- Test number
- 349886133285
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteOsf tyre wearing on edges
Pass41,684 miles (+15,952)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 41,684 miles
- Test number
- 876726912251
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass25,732 miles (+4,608)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 25,732 miles
- Test number
- 676117721235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,124 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 21,124 miles
- Test number
- 211417420385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB57 GVE
- Does LB57 GVE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB57 GVE expired on 2 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB57 GVE?
- The MOT on LB57 GVE expired on 2 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB57 GVE done?
- LB57 GVE was recorded at 147,047 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2023, an average of 9,728 miles a year.
- Has LB57 GVE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB57 GVE has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB57 GVE 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 GVE find?
- LB57 GVE passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, and 4 more.
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