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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB57 VUSMOT history

LB57 VUS is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 101,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
101,973 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 VUS
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
17 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 VUS was last recorded at 101,973 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 12,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,805 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,168 miles
Average per year
6,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,973 miles
  • 2024 – 89,805 miles
  • 2023 – 76,997 miles
  • 2022 – 65,677 miles
  • 2021 – 62,091 miles
  • 2020 – 57,018 miles
  • 2019 – 54,444 miles
  • 2018 – 49,257 miles
  • 2017 – 43,981 miles
  • 2016 – 39,334 miles
  • 2015 – 34,609 miles
  • 2014 – 27,978 miles
  • 2013 – 24,489 miles
  • 2012 – 16,738 miles
  • 2011 – 9,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,973 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,973 miles (+12,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    101,973 miles
    Test number
    272693593613
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Pass89,805 miles (+12,808)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    89,805 miles
    Test number
    558920353741
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass76,997 miles (+11,320)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    76,997 miles
    Test number
    953895886782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,677 miles (+3,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    65,677 miles
    Test number
    997137753292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass62,091 miles (+5,073)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    62,091 miles
    Test number
    196791059568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass57,018 miles (+2,574)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    57,018 miles
    Test number
    635543102711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,444 miles (+5,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,444 miles
    Test number
    881143084652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass49,257 miles (+5,276)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    49,257 miles
    Test number
    475595011274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,981 miles (+4,647)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    43,981 miles
    Test number
    339300875750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,334 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,334 miles
    Test number
    803846433955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail39,272 miles (+4,663)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,272 miles
    Test number
    836212411404
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass34,609 miles (+4,524)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    34,609 miles
    Test number
    454639728842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,085 miles (+2,107)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    30,085 miles
    Test number
    138411925000
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Pass27,978 miles (+3,489)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,978 miles
    Test number
    389592864051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,489 miles (+7,751)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    24,489 miles
    Test number
    905456833021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,738 miles (+7,327)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    16,738 miles
    Test number
    178446312095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    9,411 miles
    Test number
    509014821046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 VUS

Does LB57 VUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 VUS is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 VUS?
The MOT on LB57 VUS is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 VUS done?
LB57 VUS was recorded at 101,973 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 6,214 miles a year.
Has LB57 VUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 VUS has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on LB57 VUS 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 VUS find?
LB57 VUS passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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