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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,996 cc

LC57 MXRMOT history

LC57 MXR is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 155,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

LC57 MXR black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
155,371 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC57 MXR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC57 MXR was last recorded at 155,371 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,763 miles · 6 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
608 miles
Average per year
7,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,371 miles
  • 2023 – 154,763 miles
  • 2022 – 132,822 miles
  • 2020 – 122,316 miles
  • 2019 – 111,863 miles
  • 2018 – 101,720 miles
  • 2017 – 89,302 miles
  • 2016 – 82,279 miles
  • 2015 – 74,387 miles
  • 2014 – 67,777 miles
  • 2013 – 63,927 miles
  • 2012 – 55,432 miles
  • 2011 – 46,948 miles
  • 2010 – 37,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,371 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy
  • AdvisoryBrake warning light on but brakes all fine.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,371 miles (+608)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    155,371 miles
    Test number
    820613562038
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on but brakes all fine.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass154,763 miles (+21,941)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    154,763 miles
    Test number
    336493937816
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on brake all fine
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass132,822 miles (+10,506)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    132,822 miles
    Test number
    422925582393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,316 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,316 miles
    Test number
    798311758403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail122,315 miles (+10,452)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,315 miles
    Test number
    706574297447
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forwaed (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass111,863 miles (+10,143)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,863 miles
    Test number
    958787616975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,720 miles (+12,418)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,720 miles
    Test number
    153246467211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,302 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,302 miles
    Test number
    145280193498
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cut inner sidewall marked yellow

  9. Fail89,299 miles (+7,020)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,299 miles
    Test number
    341361510239
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cut inner sidewall marked yellow
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL illuminated

  10. Pass82,279 miles (+7,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,279 miles
    Test number
    681240837630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass74,387 miles (+6,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    74,387 miles
    Test number
    597643047850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside front tyre tread area

  12. Pass67,777 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,777 miles
    Test number
    706694644271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail67,774 miles (+3,847)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,774 miles
    Test number
    179860834262
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass63,927 miles (+8,495)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    63,927 miles
    Test number
    315926223395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass55,432 miles (+8,484)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,432 miles
    Test number
    695756532398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,948 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    46,948 miles
    Test number
    129436131332
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail46,948 miles (+9,372)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,948 miles
    Test number
    617466131399
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass37,576 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    37,576 miles
    Test number
    282704930351
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LC57 MXR

Does LC57 MXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC57 MXR is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC57 MXR?
The MOT on LC57 MXR is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC57 MXR done?
LC57 MXR was recorded at 155,371 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 7,680 miles a year.
Has LC57 MXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC57 MXR has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LC57 MXR 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 LC57 MXR find?
LC57 MXR passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: brake pedal spongy; brake warning light on but brakes all fine.; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 5 more.

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