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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB57 YFCMOT history

LB57 YFC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 152,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2025
Mileage
152,703 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 YFC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 YFC was last recorded at 152,703 miles on 5 Aug 2024, 286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,417 miles · 22 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
286 miles
Average per year
9,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,703 miles
  • 2023 – 130,705 miles
  • 2022 – 123,530 miles
  • 2021 – 118,434 miles
  • 2020 – 113,868 miles
  • 2019 – 106,957 miles
  • 2017 – 101,048 miles
  • 2016 – 91,112 miles
  • 2015 – 78,891 miles
  • 2014 – 68,840 miles
  • 2013 – 56,517 miles
  • 2012 – 45,144 miles
  • 2011 – 32,650 miles
  • 2010 – 24,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,703 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all flexi brake hoses slight perishing, front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,703 miles (+286)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    152,703 miles
    Test number
    965652580082
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all flexi brake hoses slight perishing, front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail152,417 miles (+21,712)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,417 miles
    Test number
    478177517108
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm to N/S/R hub bushing excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all flexi brake hoses slight perishing, front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks signs of leak + slightly reduced dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass130,705 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    130,705 miles
    Test number
    706302987417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,393 miles (+5)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    130,393 miles
    Test number
    395655919350
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail130,388 miles (+6,858)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,388 miles
    Test number
    791633879823
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass123,530 miles (+5,096)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    123,530 miles
    Test number
    667779086893
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass118,434 miles (+4,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    118,434 miles
    Test number
    450675141885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,868 miles (+6,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,868 miles
    Test number
    800886198930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass106,957 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    106,957 miles
    Test number
    742964417835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,937 miles (+5,889)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,937 miles
    Test number
    735300112660
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/17 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass101,048 miles (+9,936)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    101,048 miles
    Test number
    980692658405
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover, sill covers and under trays fittted.
    • AdvisorySticker outside zone A

  12. Pass91,112 miles (+12,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    91,112 miles
    Test number
    532530546052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass78,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,891 miles
    Test number
    669223131498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail78,891 miles (+10,051)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,891 miles
    Test number
    527107871761
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass68,840 miles1 dangerous4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    68,840 miles
    Test number
    439081664461
    • DangerousFitted child seat very insecure
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear jacking block missing

  16. Fail68,840 miles (+12,323)1 dangerous2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,840 miles
    Test number
    415051964476
    • DangerousFitted child seat very insecure
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wiper blades performance not tested
    • NoteNearside rear jacking block missing

  17. Pass56,517 miles (+11,373)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    56,517 miles
    Test number
    497262553452
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass45,144 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,144 miles
    Test number
    325196352330
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Fail45,144 miles (+12,494)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,144 miles
    Test number
    878286152388
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass32,650 miles (+8,454)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    32,650 miles
    Test number
    369044651303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,196 miles
    Test number
    920247540339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 YFC

Does LB57 YFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 YFC expired on 4 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 YFC?
The MOT on LB57 YFC expired on 4 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 YFC done?
LB57 YFC was recorded at 152,703 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2024, an average of 9,418 miles a year.
Has LB57 YFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 YFC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 YFC 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 YFC find?
LB57 YFC passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2024 with 7 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexi brake hoses slight perishing, front and rear; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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