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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB57 XYVMOT history

LB57 XYV is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 137,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2025
Mileage
137,512 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 XYV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB57 XYV was last recorded at 137,512 miles on 5 Feb 2025, 5,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,433 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,079 miles
Average per year
8,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,512 miles
  • 2024 – 132,433 miles
  • 2022 – 124,183 miles
  • 2021 – 114,336 miles
  • 2020 – 102,228 miles
  • 2018 – 75,351 miles
  • 2016 – 57,520 miles
  • 2015 – 52,818 miles
  • 2014 – 48,150 miles
  • 2013 – 43,327 miles
  • 2012 – 35,621 miles
  • 2011 – 28,440 miles
  • 2010 – 20,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail137,512 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated inner wheel arch (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated inner wheel arch (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryRear underbody corrosion
  • AdvisoryHandbrake light stays 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Replacement recommended

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Replacement recommended

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail137,512 miles (+5,079)1 dangerous9 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,512 miles
    Test number
    234831395246
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated inner wheel arch (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated inner wheel arch (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryHandbrake light stays on

  2. Pass132,433 miles (+8,250)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    132,433 miles
    Test number
    214097037351
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  3. Pass124,183 miles (+9,847)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    124,183 miles
    Test number
    944595953674
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all prescribed areas,rear sub frame,all suspension and all brake components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended....225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,336 miles (+184)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,336 miles
    Test number
    943344642526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail114,152 miles (+11,924)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,152 miles
    Test number
    863129515899
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,228 miles (+11,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,228 miles
    Test number
    588224288205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass90,662 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,662 miles
    Test number
    891142357594
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail90,662 miles (+15,311)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,662 miles
    Test number
    823100918783
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass75,351 miles (+11,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    75,351 miles
    Test number
    614070194798
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm to sub-frame inner bush, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe on steering rack, marked with chalk (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Pass64,315 miles (+6,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,315 miles
    Test number
    127731715123
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass57,520 miles (+4,702)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    57,520 miles
    Test number
    944227473141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,818 miles (+4,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    52,818 miles
    Test number
    797225613725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass48,150 miles (+4,823)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,150 miles
    Test number
    725023044351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,327 miles (+7,706)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    43,327 miles
    Test number
    365573943328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,621 miles (+7,181)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,621 miles
    Test number
    108302152303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,440 miles (+7,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    28,440 miles
    Test number
    765156841397
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass20,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    20,777 miles
    Test number
    444910650308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 XYV

Does LB57 XYV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 XYV expired on 1 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 XYV?
The MOT on LB57 XYV expired on 1 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 XYV done?
LB57 XYV was recorded at 137,512 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2025, an average of 8,255 miles a year.
Has LB57 XYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 XYV has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 XYV 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 XYV find?
LB57 XYV failed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 12 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front direction indicator not working; nearside front headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 19 more.

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