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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB57 YZSMOT history

LB57 YZS is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 120,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
120,082 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 YZS
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
28 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 YZS was last recorded at 120,082 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,034 miles · 20 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
6,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,082 miles
  • 2025 – 120,034 miles
  • 2024 – 109,629 miles
  • 2023 – 100,974 miles
  • 2022 – 99,955 miles
  • 2021 – 96,234 miles
  • 2020 – 93,745 miles
  • 2019 – 89,872 miles
  • 2018 – 84,747 miles
  • 2017 – 77,845 miles
  • 2016 – 70,264 miles
  • 2015 – 66,158 miles
  • 2014 – 61,729 miles
  • 2013 – 46,091 miles
  • 2011 – 38,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,082 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,082 miles (+48)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    120,082 miles
    Test number
    862776970945
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,034 miles (+10,405)2 dangerous5 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,034 miles
    Test number
    760503414347
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion

  3. Pass109,629 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    109,629 miles
    Test number
    748012898740
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (all) rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (all) rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail109,629 miles (+8,655)1 repaired2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,629 miles
    Test number
    431734972343
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (all) rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (all) rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass100,974 miles (+1,019)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    100,974 miles
    Test number
    575403593182
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 and misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass99,955 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,955 miles
    Test number
    532361657994
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll brake flexi hoses slightly cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lenses crazed and beam image output reduced
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  7. Fail99,954 miles (+3,720)1 dangerous8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,954 miles
    Test number
    405323763308
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle front (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front back plate insecure and rattling
    • AdvisoryOffside Front back plate insecure and rattling
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll brake flexi hoses slightly cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lenses crazed and beam image output reduced
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  8. Pass96,234 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,234 miles
    Test number
    159051054437
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail96,233 miles (+2,488)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,233 miles
    Test number
    594929536545
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass93,745 miles (+3,873)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,745 miles
    Test number
    877766954621
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR AND NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass89,872 miles (+5,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,872 miles
    Test number
    133066830057
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and side panels fitted obscuring testable items

  12. Pass84,747 miles (+6,902)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,747 miles
    Test number
    446939398272
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to flexy swollen under plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to flexy swollen under plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp at front badly corroded.
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp at rear badly corroded.
    • AdvisoryExhaust frontg flange,securing nuts badly corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre bald on inner shoulder.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre almost bald on inner shoulder.
    • AdvisoryOil dampness at engine.
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded.

  13. Pass77,845 miles (+7,581)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,845 miles
    Test number
    855195311389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,264 miles (+4,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,264 miles
    Test number
    975380489931
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass66,158 miles (+4,429)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    66,158 miles
    Test number
    159828093924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,729 miles (+4,543)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,729 miles
    Test number
    766504764317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,186 miles (+227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,186 miles
    Test number
    436005824088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail56,959 miles (+10,868)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,959 miles
    Test number
    317190124099
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass46,091 miles (+8,056)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,091 miles
    Test number
    546066323094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,035 miles (+8,807)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,035 miles
    Test number
    818524051325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,228 miles
    Test number
    649394611085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 YZS

Does LB57 YZS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 YZS is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 YZS?
The MOT on LB57 YZS is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 YZS done?
LB57 YZS was recorded at 120,082 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 6,067 miles a year.
Has LB57 YZS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 YZS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 YZS 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 YZS find?
LB57 YZS passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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