BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LB57 ZRAMOT history
LB57 ZRA is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 198,151 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 198,151 mi
- At MOT on 15 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 13,527 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB57 ZRA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB57 ZRA was last recorded at 198,151 miles on 15 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 198,151 miles · 13 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 13,527 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 198,151 miles
- 2023 – 182,816 miles
- 2022 – 156,340 miles
- 2021 – 139,127 miles
- 2020 – 122,012 miles
- 2019 – 99,207 miles
- 2018 – 80,484 miles
- 2017 – 57,893 miles
- 2016 – 53,116 miles
- 2015 – 48,280 miles
- 2014 – 43,551 miles
- 2013 – 38,429 miles
- 2012 – 34,491 miles
- 2011 – 21,275 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass198,151 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bold (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Handbrake reserve travel high
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 18 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass198,151 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 198,151 miles
- Test number
- 519223708616
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bold (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail198,151 miles (+15,335)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,151 miles
- Test number
- 272912176702
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bold (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass182,816 miles (+26,476)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 182,816 miles
- Test number
- 190044834540
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass156,340 miles (+17,213)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 156,340 miles
- Test number
- 223191459541
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits advise replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear differential unit leaking.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel high,advise repair/adjustment.
Pass139,127 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 139,127 miles
- Test number
- 204310178604
- AdvisoryHandbrake reserve travel high
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
Fail139,125 miles (+17,113)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,125 miles
- Test number
- 388420430260
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake reserve travel high
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
Pass122,012 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 122,012 miles
- Test number
- 784837307302
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail122,007 miles (+22,800)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,007 miles
- Test number
- 369588178186
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass99,207 miles (+18,723)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 99,207 miles
- Test number
- 259256614462
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass80,484 miles (+22,591)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 80,484 miles
- Test number
- 551939148647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,893 miles (+4,777)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 57,893 miles
- Test number
- 638179592923
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass53,116 miles (+4,836)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 53,116 miles
- Test number
- 156356031732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,280 miles (+4,729)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 48,280 miles
- Test number
- 655786125025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,551 miles (+5,122)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 43,551 miles
- Test number
- 198728414084
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,429 miles (+3,938)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 38,429 miles
- Test number
- 467773103064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,491 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 34,491 miles
- Test number
- 368518822023
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteRear axle leaking oil
Fail34,491 miles (+13,216)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,491 miles
- Test number
- 565658322060
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteRear axle leaking oil
Pass21,275 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 21,275 miles
- Test number
- 156382221491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,275 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,275 miles
- Test number
- 107378011448
- 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)
Questions about LB57 ZRA
- Does LB57 ZRA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB57 ZRA expired on 14 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB57 ZRA?
- The MOT on LB57 ZRA expired on 14 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB57 ZRA done?
- LB57 ZRA was recorded at 198,151 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2024, an average of 13,527 miles a year.
- Has LB57 ZRA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB57 ZRA has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB57 ZRA 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 ZRA find?
- LB57 ZRA passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bold, and 1 more.
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