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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 2,171 cc

LB57 ZBJMOT history

LB57 ZBJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 24,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
24,634 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 ZBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 ZBJ was last recorded at 24,634 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 1,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
22,640 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,994 miles
Average per year
1,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 24,634 miles
  • 2024 – 22,640 miles
  • 2023 – 20,474 miles
  • 2022 – 17,985 miles
  • 2021 – 13,852 miles
  • 2020 – 13,692 miles
  • 2019 – 12,737 miles
  • 2018 – 11,971 miles
  • 2017 – 11,333 miles
  • 2016 – 10,213 miles
  • 2015 – 8,870 miles
  • 2014 – 7,543 miles
  • 2013 – 6,260 miles
  • 2012 – 5,190 miles
  • 2011 – 3,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,634 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated incorrectly routed brake wear sensor cable rubbing on anti roll bar drop link (4.11 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp cover deteriorated & dipped beam image vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished & deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Incorrectly Routed Brake Pad Wear Sensor Cable Rubbing On Anti Roll Bar Linkage

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,634 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    24,634 miles
    Test number
    636787661714
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated incorrectly routed brake wear sensor cable rubbing on anti roll bar drop link (4.11 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp cover deteriorated & dipped beam image vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished & deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail24,634 miles (+1,994)2 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,634 miles
    Test number
    472818804277
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both offside & nearside, wiper blade effectiveness not tested (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated incorrectly routed brake wear sensor cable rubbing on anti roll bar drop link (4.11 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp cover deteriorated & dipped beam image vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished & deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass22,640 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    22,640 miles
    Test number
    848974223140
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Incorrectly Routed Brake Pad Wear Sensor Cable Rubbing On Anti Roll Bar Linkage (4.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnusual Noise From Engine

  4. Fail22,640 miles (+2,166)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,640 miles
    Test number
    739543600553
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Incorrectly Routed Brake Pad Wear Sensor Cable Rubbing On Anti Roll Bar Linkage (4.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnusual Noise From Engine

  5. Pass20,474 miles (+2,489)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    20,474 miles
    Test number
    962792339790
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated incorrectly routed brake pad wear sensor cable rubbing on anti roll bar linkage (4.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass17,985 miles (+4,133)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    17,985 miles
    Test number
    450746650108
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Brake Pad Wear Sensor Wire Incorrectly Routed, Fouling on Anti-Roll Bar Link (4.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Outer Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass13,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    13,852 miles
    Test number
    918583464576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail13,852 miles (+160)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,852 miles
    Test number
    504352605419
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass13,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    13,692 miles
    Test number
    996006377584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail13,692 miles (+955)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,692 miles
    Test number
    708772878299
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass12,737 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    12,737 miles
    Test number
    408788982563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,971 miles (+638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    11,971 miles
    Test number
    992305101314
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass11,333 miles (+1,120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    11,333 miles
    Test number
    476151732280
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  14. Pass10,213 miles (+1,343)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    10,213 miles
    Test number
    270946891936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8,870 miles (+43)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    8,870 miles
    Test number
    275716325068
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail8,827 miles (+1,284)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,827 miles
    Test number
    229390825075
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass7,543 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    7,543 miles
    Test number
    748477314087
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail7,535 miles (+1,275)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,535 miles
    Test number
    516286114015
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSteering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass6,260 miles (+1,070)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    6,260 miles
    Test number
    726761613065
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer tread feathered
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread feathered

  20. Pass5,190 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    5,190 miles
    Test number
    955648712083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail5,189 miles (+1,579)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,189 miles
    Test number
    829646412062
    • FailureBody has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • NoteEML light on

  22. Pass3,610 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    3,610 miles
    Test number
    188744221487
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside side skirt insecure

Questions about LB57 ZBJ

Does LB57 ZBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 ZBJ is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 ZBJ?
The MOT on LB57 ZBJ is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 ZBJ done?
LB57 ZBJ was recorded at 24,634 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 1,412 miles a year.
Has LB57 ZBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 ZBJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 ZBJ 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 ZBJ find?
LB57 ZBJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front electrical wiring slightly deteriorated incorrectly routed brake wear sensor cable rubbing on anti roll bar drop link; offside headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp cover deteriorated & dipped beam image vague; front brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside, and 8 more.

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