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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB57 ZRUMOT history

LB57 ZRU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 163,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2025
Mileage
163,354 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 ZRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB57 ZRU was last recorded at 163,354 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 8,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,904 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,450 miles
Average per year
8,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,354 miles
  • 2024 – 154,904 miles
  • 2023 – 147,632 miles
  • 2022 – 140,809 miles
  • 2021 – 133,389 miles
  • 2020 – 127,336 miles
  • 2019 – 117,590 miles
  • 2018 – 106,185 miles
  • 2017 – 97,095 miles
  • 2016 – 88,960 miles
  • 2014 – 79,857 miles
  • 2013 – 69,297 miles
  • 2012 – 60,905 miles
  • 2011 – 43,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail163,354 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside+nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil

What MOT failures 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 hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail163,354 miles (+8,450)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,354 miles
    Test number
    906085649115
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside+nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil

  2. Pass154,904 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    154,904 miles
    Test number
    633792897967
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  3. Fail154,884 miles (+7,252)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,884 miles
    Test number
    346510233382
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  4. Pass147,632 miles (+6,823)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    147,632 miles
    Test number
    473411147525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,809 miles (+7,420)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,809 miles
    Test number
    509302148901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,389 miles (+6,053)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,389 miles
    Test number
    726386084004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,336 miles (+9,746)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,336 miles
    Test number
    633945898779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,590 miles (+11,405)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,590 miles
    Test number
    200200345783
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass106,185 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,185 miles
    Test number
    221341461983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,184 miles (+9,089)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,184 miles
    Test number
    655823820236
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working main beam (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working main beam (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass97,095 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,095 miles
    Test number
    571687302751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,094 miles (+8,134)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,094 miles
    Test number
    150277830171
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  13. Pass88,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,960 miles
    Test number
    422153303261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,960 miles (+9,103)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,960 miles
    Test number
    795788768713
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  15. Pass79,857 miles (+10,560)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,857 miles
    Test number
    398136884439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,297 miles (+8,392)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,297 miles
    Test number
    335778673436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,905 miles (+17,455)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    60,905 miles
    Test number
    239870782240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,450 miles
    Test number
    278962311014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 ZRU

Does LB57 ZRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 ZRU expired on 3 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 ZRU?
The MOT on LB57 ZRU expired on 3 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 ZRU done?
LB57 ZRU was recorded at 163,354 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 8,052 miles a year.
Has LB57 ZRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 ZRU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 ZRU 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 ZRU find?
LB57 ZRU failed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front position lamp not working, and 8 more.

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