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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,494 cc

LB57 YZYMOT history

LB57 YZY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 211,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
211,122 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 YZY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 YZY was last recorded at 211,122 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 10,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Dec 2020: 15,534 miles, lower than 132,442 miles on 19 Dec 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
200,713 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,409 miles
Average per year
12,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 211,122 miles
  • 2024 – 200,713 miles
  • 2023 – 187,876 miles
  • 2022 – 173,767 miles
  • 2021 – 158,277 miles
  • 2020 – 15,534 miles
  • 2019 – 132,442 miles
  • 2018 – 106,039 miles
  • 2016 – 85,696 miles
  • 2015 – 78,839 miles
  • 2014 – 68,376 miles
  • 2013 – 57,853 miles
  • 2012 – 51,411 miles
  • 2011 – 43,533 miles
  • 2010 – 30,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,122 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded before flex hose.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lips over the inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,122 miles (+10,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    211,122 miles
    Test number
    800519281585
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass200,713 miles (+12,647)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    200,713 miles
    Test number
    819803868702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing DUST COVER (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing DUST COVER (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass188,066 miles (+190)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    188,066 miles
    Test number
    536736160524
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded before flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lips over the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and bald on the inner edge. 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded between flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded between flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail187,876 miles (+14,109)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,876 miles
    Test number
    997194337954
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded before flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lips over the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and bald on the inner edge. 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded between flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded between flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass173,767 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    173,767 miles
    Test number
    163854819982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail173,739 miles (+15,462)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,739 miles
    Test number
    839472933729
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass158,277 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    158,277 miles
    Test number
    163334212063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail158,277 miles (+142,743)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,277 miles
    Test number
    922257700071
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass15,534 miles (-116,908)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    15,534 miles
    Test number
    127509462873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,442 miles (+9,876)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    132,442 miles
    Test number
    385786550359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,566 miles (+16,527)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,566 miles
    Test number
    697638797808
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass106,039 miles (+20,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,039 miles
    Test number
    377732566439
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking on outer edge

  13. Pass85,696 miles (+6,857)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    85,696 miles
    Test number
    418574670556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertray/engine cover fitted

  14. Pass78,839 miles (+10,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,839 miles
    Test number
    670186701787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass68,376 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    68,376 miles
    Test number
    538975644384
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail68,376 miles (+10,523)2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,376 miles
    Test number
    789085644342
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass57,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    57,853 miles
    Test number
    365287253331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,853 miles (+6,442)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,853 miles
    Test number
    668147553395
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass51,411 miles (+7,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,411 miles
    Test number
    569043062311
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  20. Pass43,533 miles (+13,172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,533 miles
    Test number
    297574351377
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass30,361 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,361 miles
    Test number
    701835160322
    • 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)

Questions about LB57 YZY

Does LB57 YZY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 YZY is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 YZY?
The MOT on LB57 YZY is valid until 3 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 YZY done?
LB57 YZY was recorded at 211,122 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 12,094 miles a year.
Has LB57 YZY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 YZY has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB57 YZY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB57 YZY find?
LB57 YZY passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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