BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,895 cc
LB57 PCUMOT history
LB57 PCU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 110,253 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 May 2024
- Mileage
- 110,253 mi
- At MOT on 16 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,065 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB57 PCU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 13 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 16 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB57 PCU was last recorded at 110,253 miles on 16 May 2023, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 110,174 miles · 28 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 79 miles
- Average per year
- 6,065 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 110,253 miles
- 2022 – 109,667 miles
- 2021 – 107,244 miles
- 2020 – 104,372 miles
- 2019 – 101,682 miles
- 2018 – 95,461 miles
- 2017 – 89,736 miles
- 2016 – 83,026 miles
- 2015 – 77,360 miles
- 2014 – 71,187 miles
- 2013 – 68,372 miles
- 2012 – 54,711 miles
- 2011 – 41,421 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,253 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
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, 2013–2018
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame bush mounting bracket
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 13 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,253 miles (+79)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2024
- Odometer
- 110,253 miles
- Test number
- 844620071462
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Fail110,174 miles (+507)1 dangerous6 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,174 miles
- Test number
- 970223173604
- DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass109,667 miles (+10)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 109,667 miles
- Test number
- 408908679456
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame bush mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryT.P.M.S.lamp on dash
- AdvisoryRecommend nearside rear tyre be replaced as soon as possible
Fail109,657 miles (+2,413)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,657 miles
- Test number
- 824309545235
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sub frame mounting bush bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame bush mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryT.P.M.S.lamp on dash
- AdvisoryRecommend nearside rear tyre be replaced as soon as possible
Pass107,244 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 107,244 miles
- Test number
- 125620930471
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail107,240 miles (+2,868)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,240 miles
- Test number
- 196521461016
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,372 miles (+2,690)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 104,372 miles
- Test number
- 659163559751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,682 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 101,682 miles
- Test number
- 528170725904
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail101,682 miles (+6,221)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,682 miles
- Test number
- 969736801225
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,461 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 95,461 miles
- Test number
- 543218219335
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail95,461 miles (+5,725)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,461 miles
- Test number
- 869142731502
- FailureEmissions not tested exhaust blowing lamba (7.3.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass89,736 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 89,736 miles
- Test number
- 174442902388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,736 miles (+6,710)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,736 miles
- Test number
- 695040438623
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,026 miles (+5,666)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 83,026 miles
- Test number
- 728219456112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,360 miles (+6,173)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 77,360 miles
- Test number
- 905851495013
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass71,187 miles (+2,815)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 71,187 miles
- Test number
- 369194594057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,372 miles (+13,661)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 68,372 miles
- Test number
- 438551133445
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,711 miles (+13,290)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 54,711 miles
- Test number
- 456002132494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,421 miles (+5,993)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 41,421 miles
- Test number
- 247723231364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,428 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 35,428 miles
- Test number
- 295403611061
- NoteBrake warning light on
Questions about LB57 PCU
- Does LB57 PCU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB57 PCU expired on 15 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB57 PCU?
- The MOT on LB57 PCU expired on 15 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB57 PCU done?
- LB57 PCU was recorded at 110,253 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2023, an average of 6,065 miles a year.
- Has LB57 PCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB57 PCU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB57 PCU 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 PCU find?
- LB57 PCU passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2023 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy.
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