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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB57 PGEMOT history

LB57 PGE is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 199,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
199,968 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 PGE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 PGE was last recorded at 199,968 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,967 miles · 7 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,968 miles
  • 2025 – 193,609 miles
  • 2024 – 185,744 miles
  • 2023 – 179,673 miles
  • 2022 – 173,129 miles
  • 2021 – 166,107 miles
  • 2020 – 160,185 miles
  • 2019 – 151,913 miles
  • 2018 – 143,822 miles
  • 2017 – 135,126 miles
  • 2016 – 125,433 miles
  • 2015 – 116,365 miles
  • 2014 – 108,565 miles
  • 2013 – 101,090 miles
  • 2011 – 93,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,968 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear frame undersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,968 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    199,968 miles
    Test number
    736169057415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear frame undersealed

  2. Fail199,967 miles (+6,358)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,967 miles
    Test number
    107496285701
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear frame undersealed

  3. Pass193,609 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    193,609 miles
    Test number
    913681983071
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  4. Fail193,606 miles (+7,862)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,606 miles
    Test number
    770375991604
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Pass185,744 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    185,744 miles
    Test number
    902783249262
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper slightly smudging screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail185,744 miles (+6,071)2 dangerous3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,744 miles
    Test number
    298770884418
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper slightly smudging screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass179,673 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    179,673 miles
    Test number
    169649146572
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail179,655 miles (+6,526)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,655 miles
    Test number
    321085753011
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass173,129 miles (+7,022)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    173,129 miles
    Test number
    565067164336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass166,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    166,107 miles
    Test number
    918187931371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail166,107 miles (+5,922)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,107 miles
    Test number
    712978067092
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass160,185 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    160,185 miles
    Test number
    331191190884
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  13. Fail160,185 miles (+8,272)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,185 miles
    Test number
    451332615712
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  14. Pass151,913 miles (+8,091)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    151,913 miles
    Test number
    561646736769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass143,822 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    143,822 miles
    Test number
    391637451364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail143,821 miles (+8,695)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,821 miles
    Test number
    148072014098
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass135,126 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    135,126 miles
    Test number
    527526501348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail135,106 miles (+9,673)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,106 miles
    Test number
    249932805017
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp snapped (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass125,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    125,433 miles
    Test number
    167400431895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail125,433 miles (+9,068)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,433 miles
    Test number
    506439026692
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass116,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    116,365 miles
    Test number
    615886005027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail116,365 miles (+7,800)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,365 miles
    Test number
    825026305005
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass108,565 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    108,565 miles
    Test number
    999273914081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail108,565 miles (+7,475)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,565 miles
    Test number
    945113414053
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass101,090 miles (+7,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    101,090 miles
    Test number
    428813103033
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass93,399 miles (+5,504)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    93,399 miles
    Test number
    828864061324
    • NoteFront discs worn

  27. Pass87,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    87,895 miles
    Test number
    529136601018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail87,895 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,895 miles
    Test number
    535236301084
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Questions about LB57 PGE

Does LB57 PGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 PGE is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 PGE?
The MOT on LB57 PGE is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 PGE done?
LB57 PGE was recorded at 199,968 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 7,386 miles a year.
Has LB57 PGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 PGE has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 PGE 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 PGE find?
LB57 PGE passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; rear frame undersealed.

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