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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

LB57 HSUMOT history

LB57 HSU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 140,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2023
Mileage
140,519 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2022
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 HSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 HSU was last recorded at 140,519 miles on 23 Feb 2022, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,512 miles · 7 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
9,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,519 miles
  • 2021 – 131,597 miles
  • 2020 – 121,142 miles
  • 2018 – 103,528 miles
  • 2017 – 97,008 miles
  • 2016 – 89,611 miles
  • 2015 – 79,246 miles
  • 2014 – 70,079 miles
  • 2013 – 60,925 miles
  • 2012 – 52,383 miles
  • 2011 – 43,663 miles
  • 2010 – 33,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,519 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Fluid leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,519 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    140,519 miles
    Test number
    888175898776
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail140,512 miles (+8,915)2 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,512 miles
    Test number
    425157188797
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front oil cooler rubbing on subframe
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass131,597 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    131,597 miles
    Test number
    832577063571
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail131,575 miles (+10,433)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,575 miles
    Test number
    961153844061
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass121,142 miles (+17,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,142 miles
    Test number
    318130394130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass103,528 miles (+6,520)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,528 miles
    Test number
    572275727198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass97,008 miles (+7,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    97,008 miles
    Test number
    362624515084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  8. Pass89,611 miles (+10,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    89,611 miles
    Test number
    802463221992
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass79,246 miles (+9,167)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    79,246 miles
    Test number
    246373547128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,079 miles (+9,154)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    70,079 miles
    Test number
    455256254488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,925 miles (+8,542)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,925 miles
    Test number
    359007553322
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass52,383 miles (+8,720)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    52,383 miles
    Test number
    448388122349
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass43,663 miles (+10,487)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,663 miles
    Test number
    586936231353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,176 miles
    Test number
    104337920353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 HSU

Does LB57 HSU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 HSU expired on 22 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 HSU?
The MOT on LB57 HSU expired on 22 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 HSU done?
LB57 HSU was recorded at 140,519 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2022, an average of 9,539 miles a year.
Has LB57 HSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 HSU has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB57 HSU 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 HSU find?
LB57 HSU passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2022 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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