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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB57 YYSMOT history

LB57 YYS is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2024 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 117,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2024
Mileage
117,598 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2024
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 YYS
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
28 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB57 YYS was last recorded at 117,598 miles on 25 Nov 2024, 4,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,415 miles · 29 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,183 miles
Average per year
7,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,598 miles
  • 2023 – 113,415 miles
  • 2022 – 107,903 miles
  • 2021 – 102,284 miles
  • 2020 – 96,847 miles
  • 2019 – 90,897 miles
  • 2018 – 83,731 miles
  • 2017 – 63,940 miles
  • 2016 – 44,669 miles
  • 2015 – 32,858 miles
  • 2014 – 26,793 miles
  • 2013 – 23,223 miles
  • 2012 – 20,264 miles
  • 2011 – 17,734 miles
  • 2010 – 12,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail117,598 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested front pads very low (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged twisted (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Bonnet struts weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail117,598 miles (+4,183)1 dangerous7 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,598 miles
    Test number
    700094567156
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested front pads very low (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged twisted (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,415 miles (+5,512)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,415 miles
    Test number
    740795986724
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,903 miles (+5,619)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,903 miles
    Test number
    164960186742
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts weak
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential noisy

  4. Pass102,284 miles (+5,437)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,284 miles
    Test number
    262036556436
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,847 miles (+5,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,847 miles
    Test number
    617887784437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass90,897 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,897 miles
    Test number
    845503399581
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail90,897 miles (+7,166)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,897 miles
    Test number
    684882556044
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass83,731 miles (+19,791)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    83,731 miles
    Test number
    313426450910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,940 miles (+19,271)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,940 miles
    Test number
    936347235660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,669 miles (+11,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    44,669 miles
    Test number
    421620243048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass32,858 miles (+6,065)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    32,858 miles
    Test number
    793522472120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,793 miles (+3,570)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    26,793 miles
    Test number
    668181104386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,223 miles (+2,959)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    23,223 miles
    Test number
    907708403383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass20,264 miles (+2,530)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    20,264 miles
    Test number
    866467402317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,734 miles (+5,416)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    17,734 miles
    Test number
    919648301384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    12,318 miles
    Test number
    404589700410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 YYS

Does LB57 YYS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 YYS expired on 2 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 YYS?
The MOT on LB57 YYS expired on 2 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 YYS done?
LB57 YYS was recorded at 117,598 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2024, an average of 7,490 miles a year.
Has LB57 YYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 YYS has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 YYS 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 YYS find?
LB57 YYS failed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; brake performance unable to be tested front pads very low; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 18 more.

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