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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 2,996 cc

LB57 GZMMOT history

LB57 GZM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 158,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Dec 2025
Mileage
158,421 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 GZM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 GZM was last recorded at 158,421 miles on 16 Dec 2024, 12,078 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,343 miles · 21 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
12,078 miles
Average per year
9,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,421 miles
  • 2023 – 146,343 miles
  • 2022 – 127,044 miles
  • 2021 – 113,927 miles
  • 2020 – 105,977 miles
  • 2019 – 100,061 miles
  • 2018 – 85,887 miles
  • 2017 – 81,380 miles
  • 2016 – 70,797 miles
  • 2015 – 56,823 miles
  • 2014 – 44,418 miles
  • 2013 – 41,236 miles
  • 2012 – 35,646 miles
  • 2011 – 30,609 miles
  • 2010 – 26,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,421 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated chalked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,421 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    158,421 miles
    Test number
    311440337271
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail158,421 miles (+12,078)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,421 miles
    Test number
    603243910318
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass146,343 miles (+19,299)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    146,343 miles
    Test number
    320492815565
    • MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Held by cable tie in one place and not secured by clip another passing around coil spring (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,044 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    127,044 miles
    Test number
    586022750645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail126,850 miles (+12,923)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,850 miles
    Test number
    541885711576
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault intermittent fault not always showing (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative detached (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ill routed not clipped wires going through coil spring. (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall chalked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,927 miles (+292)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,927 miles
    Test number
    234389567513
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated chalked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail113,635 miles (+739)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,635 miles
    Test number
    789920693586
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated chalked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail112,896 miles (+6,919)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,896 miles
    Test number
    538683636044
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious chassis and suspension components slightly corroded/deteriorated

  9. Pass105,977 miles (+5,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,977 miles
    Test number
    854702478683
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside jacking points missing/broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake sensor cable exposed

  10. Pass100,061 miles (+14,174)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,061 miles
    Test number
    191959783824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,887 miles (+136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    85,887 miles
    Test number
    649695653548
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and n/s/r jacking up rubber missing
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail85,751 miles (+4,371)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,751 miles
    Test number
    570787615372
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass81,380 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,380 miles
    Test number
    532990542630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,379 miles (+10,582)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,379 miles
    Test number
    794626289490
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass70,797 miles (+13,974)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,797 miles
    Test number
    325979919826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,823 miles (+12,405)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,823 miles
    Test number
    338906887723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,418 miles (+3,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,418 miles
    Test number
    128838534264
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass41,236 miles (+5,590)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    41,236 miles
    Test number
    215832613340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,646 miles (+5,037)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    35,646 miles
    Test number
    957054222381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    30,609 miles
    Test number
    428304201316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,609 miles (+4,214)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,609 miles
    Test number
    557494601326
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  22. Pass26,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    26,395 miles
    Test number
    791373120319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 GZM

Does LB57 GZM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 GZM expired on 23 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 GZM?
The MOT on LB57 GZM expired on 23 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 GZM done?
LB57 GZM was recorded at 158,421 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2024, an average of 9,380 miles a year.
Has LB57 GZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 GZM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 GZM 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 GZM find?
LB57 GZM passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust mounting defective.

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