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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB57 ZTHMOT history

LB57 ZTH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 128,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
128,615 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 ZTH
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
2 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 ZTH was last recorded at 128,615 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,609 miles · 4 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,615 miles
  • 2025 – 121,040 miles
  • 2024 – 114,047 miles
  • 2023 – 105,711 miles
  • 2022 – 97,790 miles
  • 2019 – 90,654 miles
  • 2018 – 83,273 miles
  • 2017 – 71,318 miles
  • 2016 – 63,708 miles
  • 2015 – 59,132 miles
  • 2014 – 47,970 miles
  • 2013 – 35,324 miles
  • 2012 – 32,288 miles
  • 2011 – 23,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,615 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,615 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    128,615 miles
    Test number
    176991284535
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail128,609 miles (+7,569)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,609 miles
    Test number
    256782765705
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass121,040 miles (+6,993)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    121,040 miles
    Test number
    251735124211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,047 miles (+8,336)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    114,047 miles
    Test number
    541937838622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,711 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    105,711 miles
    Test number
    522268624562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail105,711 miles (+7,921)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,711 miles
    Test number
    684485587133
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass97,790 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,790 miles
    Test number
    504753507248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Fail97,790 miles (+7,136)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,790 miles
    Test number
    881446373886
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass90,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,654 miles
    Test number
    222507733546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,654 miles (+7,381)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,654 miles
    Test number
    241350502172
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass83,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,273 miles
    Test number
    296130014334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,273 miles (+11,955)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,273 miles
    Test number
    541654935657
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation not releasing (1.2.1 (d))
  13. Pass71,318 miles (+7,610)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,318 miles
    Test number
    770888249751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,708 miles (+4,576)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,708 miles
    Test number
    140434817369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,132 miles (+11,162)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,132 miles
    Test number
    385873875196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,970 miles (+12,646)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,970 miles
    Test number
    127045574188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r brake pad wear sensor routed incorrectly resulting it rubbing on driveshaft
  17. Pass35,324 miles (+3,036)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,324 miles
    Test number
    718813683140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll 4 brake discs corroded
  18. Pass32,288 miles (+8,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,288 miles
    Test number
    336135862456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass23,953 miles (+3,394)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,953 miles
    Test number
    598362761258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    20,559 miles
    Test number
    157310811456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,559 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,559 miles
    Test number
    546090711074
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB57 ZTH

Does LB57 ZTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 ZTH is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 ZTH?
The MOT on LB57 ZTH is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 ZTH done?
LB57 ZTH was recorded at 128,615 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 6,978 miles a year.
Has LB57 ZTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 ZTH has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 ZTH 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 ZTH find?
LB57 ZTH passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16.

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