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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LD57 KOUMOT history

LD57 KOU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 112,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2022.

LD57 KOU silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2023
Mileage
112,106 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 KOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
18 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 KOU was last recorded at 112,106 miles on 9 Aug 2022, 5,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2014: 40,590 miles, lower than 40,856 miles on 12 Jun 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,911 miles · 14 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
5,195 miles
Average per year
7,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,106 miles
  • 2021 – 106,911 miles
  • 2020 – 104,683 miles
  • 2019 – 92,044 miles
  • 2018 – 76,421 miles
  • 2017 – 64,266 miles
  • 2016 – 52,787 miles
  • 2015 – 46,873 miles
  • 2014 – 40,590 miles
  • 2013 – 31,689 miles
  • 2012 – 28,874 miles
  • 2011 – 22,820 miles
  • 2010 – 17,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,106 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Fuel cap seal perishing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,106 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,106 miles
    Test number
    522123730234
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,102 miles (+5,191)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,102 miles
    Test number
    985834622487
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,911 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,911 miles
    Test number
    994111651641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,901 miles (+1,911)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,901 miles
    Test number
    863293579466
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,990 miles (+307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,990 miles
    Test number
    726908411529
    • AdvisoryNeeds driving, look like as it has been stationary.

  6. Fail104,683 miles (+2,045)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,683 miles
    Test number
    259133772126
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail102,638 miles (+10,594)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,638 miles
    Test number
    982118187465
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn very front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass92,044 miles (+156)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,044 miles
    Test number
    851666741091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail91,888 miles (+15,467)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,888 miles
    Test number
    978047052727
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass76,421 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,421 miles
    Test number
    313605774031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517rft (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp mounting brackets broken and headlamp loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517rft (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail76,421 miles (+12,155)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,421 miles
    Test number
    274843952897
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517rft (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp mounting brackets broken and headlamp loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517rft (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass64,266 miles (+11,479)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,266 miles
    Test number
    104084680096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,787 miles (+5,914)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,787 miles
    Test number
    934436857234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-3mm)(worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-3mm)(worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass46,873 miles (+6,283)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,873 miles
    Test number
    217358375144
    • NoteHazzard switch sticky

  15. Pass40,590 miles (-266)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,590 miles
    Test number
    827166874137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,856 miles (+9,167)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,856 miles
    Test number
    167733864195
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass31,689 miles (+2,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,689 miles
    Test number
    365163873109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass28,874 miles (+6,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,874 miles
    Test number
    455935852299
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass22,820 miles (+5,813)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    22,820 miles
    Test number
    606642951236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    17,007 miles
    Test number
    152952950219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 KOU

Does LD57 KOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD57 KOU expired on 13 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD57 KOU?
The MOT on LD57 KOU expired on 13 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD57 KOU done?
LD57 KOU was recorded at 112,106 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2022, an average of 7,981 miles a year.
Has LD57 KOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 KOU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LD57 KOU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD57 KOU find?
LD57 KOU passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2022 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 225/45/17, and 1 more.

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