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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB57 LRAMOT history

LB57 LRA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 157,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
157,193 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 LRA
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
17 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 LRA was last recorded at 157,193 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 7,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,823 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,370 miles
Average per year
6,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,193 miles
  • 2025 – 149,823 miles
  • 2024 – 147,243 miles
  • 2023 – 144,274 miles
  • 2022 – 140,443 miles
  • 2021 – 136,747 miles
  • 2020 – 134,010 miles
  • 2019 – 128,439 miles
  • 2018 – 124,748 miles
  • 2017 – 116,713 miles
  • 2016 – 108,203 miles
  • 2015 – 100,765 miles
  • 2014 – 96,806 miles
  • 2012 – 83,762 miles
  • 2011 – 73,542 miles
  • 2010 – 56,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,193 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lateral arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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.

  • Under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,193 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    157,193 miles
    Test number
    424889893777
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lateral arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail157,193 miles (+7,370)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,193 miles
    Test number
    280887694374
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lateral arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,823 miles (+2,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    149,823 miles
    Test number
    189693373030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass147,243 miles (+2,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    147,243 miles
    Test number
    824114127211
    • AdvisoryN.S FEAR DOOR STICKING TO OPEN
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass144,274 miles (+3,831)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    144,274 miles
    Test number
    238214094625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass140,443 miles (+3,696)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,443 miles
    Test number
    704393127985
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,747 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,747 miles
    Test number
    242248203401
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail136,747 miles (+2,737)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,747 miles
    Test number
    471085222911
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass134,010 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,010 miles
    Test number
    710739796924
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides pin/bush joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

  10. Fail134,008 miles (+5,569)2 dangerous1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,008 miles
    Test number
    898466647794
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides pin/bush joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

  11. Pass128,439 miles (+3,691)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,439 miles
    Test number
    156293994615
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner walls (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass124,748 miles (+8,035)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    124,748 miles
    Test number
    641196213517
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass116,713 miles (+8,510)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    116,713 miles
    Test number
    390349026239
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass108,203 miles (+7,438)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    108,203 miles
    Test number
    384083107282
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  15. Pass100,765 miles (+3,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    100,765 miles
    Test number
    816956815090
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass96,806 miles (+13,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    96,806 miles
    Test number
    309742804003
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail83,762 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,762 miles
    Test number
    265330792212
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  18. Pass83,762 miles (+10,220)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    83,762 miles
    Test number
    389030392236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,542 miles (+16,917)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    73,542 miles
    Test number
    629103211364
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edges

  20. Pass56,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,625 miles
    Test number
    474090840341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB57 LRA

Does LB57 LRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 LRA is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 LRA?
The MOT on LB57 LRA is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 LRA done?
LB57 LRA was recorded at 157,193 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 6,668 miles a year.
Has LB57 LRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 LRA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 LRA 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 LRA find?
LB57 LRA passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides, and 4 more.

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