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BMW 116

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,596 cc

LB57 ZBUMOT history

LB57 ZBU is a silver petrol BMW 116 first used on 28 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2026
Mileage
103,230 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 ZBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 ZBU was last recorded at 103,230 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 2,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Dec 2015: 36,080 miles, lower than 92,055 miles on 4 Dec 2014.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
100,310 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,920 miles
Average per year
5,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,230 miles
  • 2024 – 100,310 miles
  • 2023 – 90,491 miles
  • 2022 – 80,246 miles
  • 2021 – 70,350 miles
  • 2020 – 61,695 miles
  • 2019 – 59,109 miles
  • 2018 – 52,744 miles
  • 2016 – 40,144 miles
  • 2015 – 36,080 miles
  • 2014 – 92,055 miles
  • 2013 – 29,686 miles
  • 2012 – 26,614 miles
  • 2011 – 24,150 miles
  • 2010 – 20,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,230 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,230 miles (+2,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    103,230 miles
    Test number
    430988347420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,310 miles (+9,819)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    100,310 miles
    Test number
    989677881483
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass90,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    90,491 miles
    Test number
    520001039075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail90,491 miles (+10,245)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,491 miles
    Test number
    627921635762
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,246 miles (+9,896)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    80,246 miles
    Test number
    801949442120
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass70,350 miles (+8,655)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,350 miles
    Test number
    217217102687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,695 miles (+2,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,695 miles
    Test number
    286964416136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass59,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,109 miles
    Test number
    504116471151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,109 miles (+6,365)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,109 miles
    Test number
    533683067267
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass52,744 miles (+7,386)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    52,744 miles
    Test number
    684314330565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,358 miles (+5,214)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,358 miles
    Test number
    745441375037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,144 miles (+4,064)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    40,144 miles
    Test number
    446322607370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    36,080 miles
    Test number
    580975679648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,080 miles (-55,975)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,080 miles
    Test number
    922163149742
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass92,055 miles (+62,369)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    92,055 miles
    Test number
    485618934475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,686 miles (+3,072)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    29,686 miles
    Test number
    689803543305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,614 miles (+2,464)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,614 miles
    Test number
    326035442342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,150 miles (+3,881)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    24,150 miles
    Test number
    865296831316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    20,269 miles
    Test number
    611306050312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail20,269 miles1 failure2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,269 miles
    Test number
    123666250302
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteObstructions removed from drivers view

Questions about LB57 ZBU

Does LB57 ZBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 ZBU expired on 8 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 ZBU?
The MOT on LB57 ZBU expired on 8 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 ZBU done?
LB57 ZBU was recorded at 103,230 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 5,703 miles a year.
Has LB57 ZBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 ZBU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB57 ZBU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB57 ZBU find?
LB57 ZBU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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