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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB57 ZNTMOT history

LB57 ZNT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,071 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 ZNT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 ZNT was last recorded at 97,071 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 6,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,201 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,870 miles
Average per year
4,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,071 miles
  • 2024 – 90,201 miles
  • 2023 – 85,576 miles
  • 2022 – 81,275 miles
  • 2021 – 79,070 miles
  • 2020 – 77,425 miles
  • 2019 – 74,324 miles
  • 2018 – 71,586 miles
  • 2017 – 68,173 miles
  • 2016 – 64,359 miles
  • 2015 – 58,790 miles
  • 2014 – 53,682 miles
  • 2013 – 50,222 miles
  • 2012 – 39,628 miles
  • 2011 – 30,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,071 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,071 miles (+6,870)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,071 miles
    Test number
    455483115523
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass90,201 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,201 miles
    Test number
    880154200208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail90,195 miles (+4,619)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,195 miles
    Test number
    821169473472
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass85,576 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,576 miles
    Test number
    843954714731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail85,576 miles (+4,301)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,576 miles
    Test number
    454579951445
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass81,275 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,275 miles
    Test number
    281417109612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,070 miles
    Test number
    592804894982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,070 miles (+1,645)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,070 miles
    Test number
    218203114738
    • DangerousNearside Front Power steering component fractured and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii))
    • MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass77,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,425 miles
    Test number
    361171950917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,425 miles (+3,101)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,425 miles
    Test number
    673888000943
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass74,324 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,324 miles
    Test number
    625933101615
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear stabilizer arm bush both sides chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  12. Fail74,324 miles (+2,738)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,324 miles
    Test number
    702884457520
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear stabilizer arm bush both sides chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  13. Pass71,586 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,586 miles
    Test number
    928844465499
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail71,581 miles (+3,408)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,581 miles
    Test number
    901256031045
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass68,173 miles (+3,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,173 miles
    Test number
    701826454151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass64,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,359 miles
    Test number
    685615308871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,352 miles (+5,562)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,352 miles
    Test number
    611517423824
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureSide repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance BOTH FRONT (1.4.A.2e)

  18. Pass58,790 miles (+5,108)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,790 miles
    Test number
    219551945405
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn

  19. Pass53,682 miles (+3,460)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,682 miles
    Test number
    856312144116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,222 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,222 miles
    Test number
    577821143118
    • NoteFront pipe to particle filter clamp fractured and pipe joint loose

  21. Fail50,219 miles (+10,591)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,219 miles
    Test number
    285130343445
    • FailureFront Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • NoteFront pipe to particle filter clamp fractured and pipe joint loose

  22. Pass39,628 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,628 miles
    Test number
    759436042181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,844 miles (+7,689)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,844 miles
    Test number
    495318512002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,155 miles
    Test number
    946098521040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 ZNT

Does LB57 ZNT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 ZNT is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 ZNT?
The MOT on LB57 ZNT is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 ZNT done?
LB57 ZNT was recorded at 97,071 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 4,528 miles a year.
Has LB57 ZNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 ZNT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 ZNT 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 ZNT find?
LB57 ZNT passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; rear coil spring corroded; rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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