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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB57 VTEMOT history

LB57 VTE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
131,781 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 VTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 VTE was last recorded at 131,781 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 9,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,144 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,637 miles
Average per year
8,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,781 miles
  • 2025 – 122,144 miles
  • 2024 – 106,415 miles
  • 2023 – 102,254 miles
  • 2022 – 93,334 miles
  • 2021 – 88,862 miles
  • 2020 – 85,361 miles
  • 2019 – 74,292 miles
  • 2018 – 57,491 miles
  • 2017 – 50,762 miles
  • 2016 – 43,264 miles
  • 2015 – 40,877 miles
  • 2014 – 34,934 miles
  • 2013 – 26,058 miles
  • 2012 – 18,045 miles
  • 2011 – 12,709 miles
  • 2010 – 9,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,781 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive On engine (8.4.1 (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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear pad very low

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear pad very low

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,781 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    131,781 miles
    Test number
    663209550385
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive On engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail131,781 miles (+9,637)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,781 miles
    Test number
    606253748210
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive On engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,144 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    122,144 miles
    Test number
    290587337817
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55r16
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail122,144 miles (+15,729)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,144 miles
    Test number
    348804939174
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55r16
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass106,415 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    106,415 miles
    Test number
    851391903991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,412 miles (+4,158)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,412 miles
    Test number
    866904967449
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass102,254 miles (+8,920)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,254 miles
    Test number
    200749858230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,334 miles (+4,472)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    93,334 miles
    Test number
    142905871645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,862 miles (+3,501)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,862 miles
    Test number
    706290771551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,361 miles (+11,069)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,361 miles
    Test number
    565758010337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,292 miles (+16,801)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,292 miles
    Test number
    303520510722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,491 miles (+6,729)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,491 miles
    Test number
    119898818988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,762 miles (+7,498)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,762 miles
    Test number
    940109994009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,264 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,264 miles
    Test number
    301754554422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,877 miles (+35)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    40,877 miles
    Test number
    742611883271
    • DangerousNearside Rear pad very low
    • DangerousOffside Rear pad very low

  16. Fail40,842 miles (+5,908)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,842 miles
    Test number
    848591869527
    • DangerousNearside Rear pad very low
    • DangerousOffside Rear pad very low
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  17. Pass34,934 miles (+8,876)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    34,934 miles
    Test number
    689076044325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front inner wall (zero pressure)

  18. Pass26,058 miles (+8,013)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    26,058 miles
    Test number
    298559833365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,045 miles (+5,336)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    18,045 miles
    Test number
    827266442339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,709 miles (+3,657)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    12,709 miles
    Test number
    267437051355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    9,052 miles
    Test number
    983575450389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 VTE

Does LB57 VTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 VTE is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 VTE?
The MOT on LB57 VTE is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 VTE done?
LB57 VTE was recorded at 131,781 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 8,029 miles a year.
Has LB57 VTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 VTE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 VTE 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 VTE find?
LB57 VTE passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged sidewall; oil leak, but not excessive on engine.

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