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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB57 HTFMOT history

LB57 HTF is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 133,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2023
Mileage
133,121 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 HTF
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
9 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 HTF was last recorded at 133,121 miles on 8 Oct 2022, 492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 May 2019: 42,708 miles, lower than 118,286 miles on 23 May 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,629 miles · 30 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
492 miles
Average per year
6,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,121 miles
  • 2021 – 125,651 miles
  • 2020 – 118,385 miles
  • 2019 – 118,360 miles
  • 2018 – 118,286 miles
  • 2017 – 115,280 miles
  • 2016 – 112,905 miles
  • 2015 – 110,258 miles
  • 2014 – 101,726 miles
  • 2013 – 93,240 miles
  • 2012 – 84,455 miles
  • 2011 – 73,633 miles
  • 2010 – 56,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,121 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o\s\f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Handbrake travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,121 miles (+492)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,121 miles
    Test number
    611453194143
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o\s\f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  2. Fail132,629 miles (+6,978)1 dangerous6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,629 miles
    Test number
    386406500172
    • DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive play inner tie rod
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear lamp on ( Rear sensor wire broken)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose not in all securing clips
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted All wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  3. Pass125,651 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    125,651 miles
    Test number
    550067144552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  4. Fail125,650 miles (+7,265)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,650 miles
    Test number
    258015117035
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  5. Pass118,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    118,385 miles
    Test number
    391768965211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail118,385 miles (+25)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,385 miles
    Test number
    523454534605
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    118,360 miles
    Test number
    568560665524
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tension bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail42,708 miles (-75,578)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,708 miles
    Test number
    133867224257
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tension bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass118,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    118,286 miles
    Test number
    739130260708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail118,286 miles (+3,006)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,286 miles
    Test number
    663267041216
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass115,280 miles (+2,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    115,280 miles
    Test number
    744643073330
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail112,905 miles (+385)1 dangerous7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,905 miles
    Test number
    742948315397
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in tred
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass112,520 miles (+2,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    112,520 miles
    Test number
    417619415552
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass110,258 miles (+8,532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    110,258 miles
    Test number
    145544899328
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section clamp cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass101,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    101,726 miles
    Test number
    349109114471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail101,726 miles (+8,486)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,726 miles
    Test number
    268198314217
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass93,240 miles (+8,785)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    93,240 miles
    Test number
    499149113225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,455 miles (+10,822)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,455 miles
    Test number
    927391422263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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

  19. Pass73,633 miles (+17,044)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    73,633 miles
    Test number
    926147131396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,589 miles
    Test number
    320839410361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 HTF

Does LB57 HTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 HTF expired on 7 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 HTF?
The MOT on LB57 HTF expired on 7 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 HTF done?
LB57 HTF was recorded at 133,121 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2022, an average of 6,433 miles a year.
Has LB57 HTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 HTF has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB57 HTF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB57 HTF find?
LB57 HTF passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2022 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated and o\s\f, and 3 more.

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