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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB57 PHZMOT history

LB57 PHZ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 183,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2025
Mileage
183,733 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 PHZ
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
8 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB57 PHZ was last recorded at 183,733 miles on 7 Jan 2025, 5,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,735 miles · 10 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
5,998 miles
Average per year
10,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,733 miles
  • 2024 – 177,735 miles
  • 2023 – 170,273 miles
  • 2022 – 163,695 miles
  • 2021 – 157,733 miles
  • 2019 – 149,397 miles
  • 2018 – 144,196 miles
  • 2017 – 131,192 miles
  • 2015 – 108,751 miles
  • 2014 – 86,917 miles
  • 2013 – 64,691 miles
  • 2012 – 49,494 miles
  • 2011 – 36,439 miles
  • 2010 – 32,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail183,733 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryEml on

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail183,733 miles (+5,998)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,733 miles
    Test number
    814287032702
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  2. Pass177,735 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    177,735 miles
    Test number
    663987022517
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive RECTIFY (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail177,735 miles (+7,462)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,735 miles
    Test number
    172288750198
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs heat marks (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive RECTIFY (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass170,273 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    170,273 miles
    Test number
    448142494031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated RUBBER DOUGHNUT (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened GENERAL CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail170,273 miles (+6,578)1 major1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,273 miles
    Test number
    449645530019
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated RUBBER DOUGHNUT (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened GENERAL CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass163,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    163,695 miles
    Test number
    510677167075
    • 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))

  7. Fail163,695 miles (+5,962)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,695 miles
    Test number
    317711885029
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass157,733 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    157,733 miles
    Test number
    913493697573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Fail157,733 miles (+8,336)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,733 miles
    Test number
    103639993683
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass149,397 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    149,397 miles
    Test number
    623464285435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail149,379 miles (+5,183)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,379 miles
    Test number
    823673276116
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass144,196 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    144,196 miles
    Test number
    464726041859
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn and wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail144,196 miles (+13,004)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,196 miles
    Test number
    226072381782
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective Seized (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer rose bush in hub marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn and wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass131,192 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,192 miles
    Test number
    699182946365
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear to both inner and outer surfaces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated drivers buckle outer protective cover broken/missing (5.2.3)

  15. Fail131,189 miles (+22,438)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,189 miles
    Test number
    225839357116
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge/shoulder marked with chalk (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear to both inner and outer surfaces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn/wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn/wearing on inner and outer egdes (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge/shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated drivers buckle outer protective cover broken/missing (5.2.3)

  16. Pass108,751 miles (+21,834)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    108,751 miles
    Test number
    977949759060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,917 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,917 miles
    Test number
    477135654231
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail86,914 miles (+22,223)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,914 miles
    Test number
    669974554250
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass64,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,691 miles
    Test number
    279498703180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,691 miles (+15,197)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,691 miles
    Test number
    969248903181
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass49,494 miles (+13,055)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,494 miles
    Test number
    268391612404
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass36,439 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,439 miles
    Test number
    987969711104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,931 miles
    Test number
    490532950465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 PHZ

Does LB57 PHZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 PHZ expired on 12 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 PHZ?
The MOT on LB57 PHZ expired on 12 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 PHZ done?
LB57 PHZ was recorded at 183,733 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2025, an average of 10,729 miles a year.
Has LB57 PHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 PHZ has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 PHZ 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 PHZ find?
LB57 PHZ failed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2025 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel; parking brake efficiency below requirements, and 6 more.

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