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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB57 PGUMOT history

LB57 PGU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 176,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2025
Mileage
176,160 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 PGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 PGU was last recorded at 176,160 miles on 14 Oct 2024, 6,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,925 miles · 9 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6,235 miles
Average per year
10,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 176,160 miles
  • 2023 – 169,925 miles
  • 2022 – 163,726 miles
  • 2021 – 155,419 miles
  • 2020 – 149,165 miles
  • 2019 – 138,887 miles
  • 2018 – 129,174 miles
  • 2017 – 118,983 miles
  • 2016 – 108,586 miles
  • 2015 – 98,300 miles
  • 2014 – 86,714 miles
  • 2013 – 69,943 miles
  • 2012 – 56,232 miles
  • 2011 – 40,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,160 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All starting to show wear and or perish. (5.3.4 (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.

  • Rear brake pads getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • 2 x rear tyres tread getting low & very worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,160 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    176,160 miles
    Test number
    614918698897
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All starting to show wear and or perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail176,160 miles (+6,235)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,160 miles
    Test number
    620965794642
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All starting to show wear and or perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,925 miles (+6,199)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    169,925 miles
    Test number
    647316378209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test

  4. Pass163,726 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    163,726 miles
    Test number
    338016191035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail163,723 miles (+8,304)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,723 miles
    Test number
    742163263877
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass155,419 miles (+6,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    155,419 miles
    Test number
    510366326262
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass149,165 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,165 miles
    Test number
    933636000080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryJacking blocks missing n/s
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail149,165 miles (+10,278)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,165 miles
    Test number
    218081622936
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryJacking blocks missing n/s
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass138,887 miles (+183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,887 miles
    Test number
    245734741245
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low

  10. Fail138,704 miles (+9,530)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,704 miles
    Test number
    113699960488
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low

  11. Pass129,174 miles (+102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    129,174 miles
    Test number
    860047457272
    • Advisory2 x rear tyres tread getting low & very worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail129,072 miles (+10,089)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,072 miles
    Test number
    584582913751
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Advisory2 x rear tyres tread getting low & very worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass118,983 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    118,983 miles
    Test number
    210329870185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail118,979 miles (+10,393)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,979 miles
    Test number
    450131592396
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass108,586 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,586 miles
    Test number
    937519536107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail107,991 miles (+9,691)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,991 miles
    Test number
    186278931049
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass98,300 miles (+11,586)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    98,300 miles
    Test number
    863569455535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,714 miles (+16,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,714 miles
    Test number
    636764614366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass69,943 miles (+13,711)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,943 miles
    Test number
    456016223386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,232 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,232 miles
    Test number
    158793862254
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • NoteFront & rear brake pads wearing low
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low

  21. Pass56,232 miles (+16,218)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,232 miles
    Test number
    979533462244
    • NoteFront & rear brake pads wearing low
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low

  22. Pass40,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,014 miles
    Test number
    156349551124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 PGU

Does LB57 PGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 PGU expired on 13 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 PGU?
The MOT on LB57 PGU expired on 13 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 PGU done?
LB57 PGU was recorded at 176,160 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2024, an average of 10,196 miles a year.
Has LB57 PGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 PGU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 PGU 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 PGU find?
LB57 PGU passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all starting to show wear and or perish..

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