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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,997 cc

LB57 YYKMOT history

LB57 YYK is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 161,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
161,055 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 YYK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 YYK was last recorded at 161,055 miles on 11 Aug 2025, 5,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,289 miles · 14 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,766 miles
Average per year
9,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,055 miles
  • 2024 – 155,289 miles
  • 2023 – 142,139 miles
  • 2022 – 128,491 miles
  • 2021 – 122,952 miles
  • 2020 – 115,526 miles
  • 2019 – 107,437 miles
  • 2018 – 100,021 miles
  • 2017 – 96,358 miles
  • 2016 – 93,532 miles
  • 2015 – 81,035 miles
  • 2014 – 70,747 miles
  • 2013 – 59,670 miles
  • 2012 – 50,444 miles
  • 2011 – 39,779 miles
  • 2010 – 28,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,055 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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.

  • Adv oil leak from rear differential......

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak to shock absorber......

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear tyres perished and cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,055 miles (+5,766)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    161,055 miles
    Test number
    821927504811
    • MinorOffside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Pass155,289 miles (+13,150)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    155,289 miles
    Test number
    905745889735
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass142,139 miles (+13,648)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    142,139 miles
    Test number
    775569966888
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber bump stop broken up
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft dampener to rear axle perished

  4. Pass128,491 miles (+5,539)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    128,491 miles
    Test number
    838002071616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,952 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,952 miles
    Test number
    850982617255
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail122,933 miles (+7,407)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,933 miles
    Test number
    599342357867
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Max limit 0.50 / car output 0.80.......... (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Shock absorber badly leaking no damping.......... (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Adv all four flexi brake hoses getting perished and poor condition........ (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass115,526 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,526 miles
    Test number
    130505889423
    • AdvisoryAdv oil leak from rear differential......

  8. Fail115,526 miles (+8,089)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,526 miles
    Test number
    543123625320
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear tyres bulging on inner sidewalls........ (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Nearside rear shock absorber leaking......... (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake inadequately mounted Caliper spring insecure....... (1.1.21 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdv oil leak from rear differential......
    • AdvisoryAdv oil low on engine........

  9. Pass107,437 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,437 miles
    Test number
    886250398296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak to shock absorber...... (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail107,408 miles (+7,387)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,408 miles
    Test number
    100715998378
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Webbing badly frayed......... (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear brake pads badly worn ........... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake insecure Offside brake cable insecure and rubbing rear drive shaft..... (1.1.21 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak to shock absorber...... (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass100,021 miles (+3,663)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,021 miles
    Test number
    196082312857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,358 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,358 miles
    Test number
    103092045149
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and cracked

  13. Fail96,358 miles (+2,826)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,358 miles
    Test number
    535629451826
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and cracked

  14. Pass93,532 miles (+324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,532 miles
    Test number
    936242400451
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Fail93,208 miles (+12,173)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,208 miles
    Test number
    542673947344
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass81,035 miles (+10,288)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    81,035 miles
    Test number
    462399449697
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring engine components
    • AdvisoryNail Nearside rear tyre
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring underside components

  17. Pass70,747 miles (+11,077)1 dangerous7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    70,747 miles
    Test number
    369243954342
    • DangerousNearside front tyre has had a sidewall repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDpf warning light on bmw screen
    • NoteNearside rear tyre bold on inner edge and has various cuts in thread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on edges

  18. Pass59,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    59,670 miles
    Test number
    567509533386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,670 miles (+9,226)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,670 miles
    Test number
    547427233399
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass50,444 miles (+10,665)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    50,444 miles
    Test number
    326359832380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,779 miles (+24)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,779 miles
    Test number
    475043631454
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre worn on both edges
    • NoteNail in o/s/rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/front tyre near bald outer edge
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteSlight oil leak from auto box sump gasket

  22. Fail39,755 miles (+11,130)1 dangerous1 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,755 miles
    Test number
    567252331387
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre worn on both edges
    • NoteNail in o/s/rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/front tyre near bald outer edge
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteSlight oil leak from auto box sump gasket

  23. Pass28,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,625 miles
    Test number
    444192840448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 YYK

Does LB57 YYK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 YYK expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 YYK?
The MOT on LB57 YYK expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 YYK done?
LB57 YYK was recorded at 161,055 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2025, an average of 9,024 miles a year.
Has LB57 YYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 YYK has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LB57 YYK 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 YYK find?
LB57 YYK passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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