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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB57 GXRMOT history

LB57 GXR is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2025
Mileage
159,021 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 GXR
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
18 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2025
Latest MOT test
25 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 GXR was last recorded at 159,021 miles on 25 May 2024, 10,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,984 miles · 31 May 2023
Between the last two tests
10,037 miles
Average per year
8,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 159,021 miles
  • 2023 – 148,984 miles
  • 2022 – 138,287 miles
  • 2021 – 130,287 miles
  • 2020 – 122,170 miles
  • 2019 – 109,606 miles
  • 2018 – 100,986 miles
  • 2017 – 92,078 miles
  • 2016 – 84,998 miles
  • 2015 – 70,566 miles
  • 2014 – 66,248 miles
  • 2013 – 62,052 miles
  • 2012 – 52,733 miles
  • 2011 – 45,108 miles
  • 2010 – 44,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,021 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint rear arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated to all 4 wheels

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both to the limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,021 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    159,021 miles
    Test number
    271548196649
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail159,021 miles (+10,037)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,021 miles
    Test number
    634127254662
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass148,984 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    148,984 miles
    Test number
    604599150197
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail148,984 miles (+10,697)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,984 miles
    Test number
    960289329956
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass138,287 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    138,287 miles
    Test number
    844517305696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail138,272 miles (+7,985)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,272 miles
    Test number
    847799652867
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass130,287 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    130,287 miles
    Test number
    355203172963
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated to all 4 wheels (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both to the limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail130,247 miles (+8,077)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,247 miles
    Test number
    257856093036
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated to all 4 wheels (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both to the limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass122,170 miles (+12,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    122,170 miles
    Test number
    226282033882
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCannot test some underbody items due to factory trim
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  10. Pass109,606 miles (+8,620)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    109,606 miles
    Test number
    526496767886
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake low reading
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass100,986 miles (+8,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,986 miles
    Test number
    290246954630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass92,078 miles (+7,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,078 miles
    Test number
    388060524039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass84,998 miles (+14,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,998 miles
    Test number
    452579240437
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to test

  14. Pass70,566 miles (+4,318)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    70,566 miles
    Test number
    468306255089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass66,248 miles (+4,196)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,248 miles
    Test number
    216516954067
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Pass62,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    62,052 miles
    Test number
    338517753042
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail62,042 miles (+9,309)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,042 miles
    Test number
    318067053021
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass52,733 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,733 miles
    Test number
    156017012090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,693 miles (+7,585)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,693 miles
    Test number
    129886312033
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail45,108 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,108 miles
    Test number
    467020121032
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass45,108 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,108 miles
    Test number
    536810821060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,626 miles
    Test number
    491347730392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 GXR

Does LB57 GXR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 GXR expired on 31 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 GXR?
The MOT on LB57 GXR expired on 31 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 GXR done?
LB57 GXR was recorded at 159,021 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2024, an average of 8,489 miles a year.
Has LB57 GXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 GXR has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 GXR 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 GXR find?
LB57 GXR passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2024 with 2 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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