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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB57 PFAMOT history

LB57 PFA is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 13 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 161,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
161,695 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 PFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 PFA was last recorded at 161,695 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 5,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,054 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,641 miles
Average per year
8,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,695 miles
  • 2025 – 156,054 miles
  • 2024 – 151,809 miles
  • 2023 – 147,224 miles
  • 2022 – 143,935 miles
  • 2021 – 137,241 miles
  • 2020 – 132,970 miles
  • 2018 – 124,698 miles
  • 2017 – 103,529 miles
  • 2016 – 98,936 miles
  • 2015 – 80,998 miles
  • 2014 – 80,086 miles
  • 2013 – 59,643 miles
  • 2012 – 51,982 miles
  • 2011 – 39,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,695 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner mount bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    161,695 miles
    Test number
    519372847615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail161,695 miles (+5,641)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,695 miles
    Test number
    989394546953
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp insecure Screw was loose (4.1.1 (c))

  3. Pass156,054 miles (+4,245)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    156,054 miles
    Test number
    556131731255
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass151,809 miles (+4,585)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    151,809 miles
    Test number
    661753116105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass147,224 miles (+3,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    147,224 miles
    Test number
    757554800432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass143,935 miles (+6,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    143,935 miles
    Test number
    723709255648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass137,241 miles (+4,271)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    137,241 miles
    Test number
    730574723110
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp top mount bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine oily
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  8. Pass132,970 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    132,970 miles
    Test number
    827487656322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate lower mount broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate lower mount broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass deteriorated

  9. Fail132,965 miles (+8,267)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,965 miles
    Test number
    204072081000
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate lower mount broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate lower mount broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine mil light on

  10. Pass124,698 miles (+21,169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,698 miles
    Test number
    630676040349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Pass103,529 miles (+4,593)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    103,529 miles
    Test number
    415328830851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre low on edge

  12. Pass98,936 miles (+17,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,936 miles
    Test number
    381500179565
    • AdvisoryEmission tested was too clean

  13. Pass80,998 miles (+912)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,998 miles
    Test number
    349574715067
    • NoteEmission tested was too clean

  14. Fail80,086 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,086 miles
    Test number
    299649674084
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass80,086 miles (+20,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    80,086 miles
    Test number
    615799874006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass59,643 miles (+7,661)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,643 miles
    Test number
    846138263061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,982 miles (+12,614)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,982 miles
    Test number
    638408362093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,368 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,368 miles
    Test number
    707918561033
    • NoteChild seats fitted to rear
    • NotePlay in steering rack track rods
    • NoteRear brake discs scored slightly

  19. Fail39,368 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,368 miles
    Test number
    757058361091
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteChild seats fitted to rear
    • NotePlay in steering rack track rods
    • NoteRear brake discs scored slightly

Questions about LB57 PFA

Does LB57 PFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 PFA is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 PFA?
The MOT on LB57 PFA is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 PFA done?
LB57 PFA was recorded at 161,695 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 8,207 miles a year.
Has LB57 PFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 PFA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 PFA 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 PFA find?
LB57 PFA passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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