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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,497 cc

LD57 UCFMOT history

LD57 UCF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 240,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

LD57 UCF 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 12 May 2027
Mileage
240,762 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 UCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
9 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 UCF was last recorded at 240,762 miles on 13 May 2026, 11,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,409 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,353 miles
Average per year
13,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 240,762 miles
  • 2025 – 229,409 miles
  • 2024 – 210,113 miles
  • 2022 – 209,427 miles
  • 2021 – 196,333 miles
  • 2020 – 183,733 miles
  • 2019 – 168,187 miles
  • 2018 – 152,856 miles
  • 2017 – 138,144 miles
  • 2016 – 112,012 miles
  • 2015 – 106,525 miles
  • 2014 – 95,654 miles
  • 2013 – 76,397 miles
  • 2012 – 62,379 miles
  • 2011 – 48,650 miles
  • 2010 – 35,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,762 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear axle surface corrosion

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,762 miles (+11,353)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    240,762 miles
    Test number
    262436045105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle surface corrosion

  2. Pass229,409 miles (+19,296)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    229,409 miles
    Test number
    832502222408
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass210,113 miles (+686)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    210,113 miles
    Test number
    906440341832
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass209,427 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    209,427 miles
    Test number
    507126938827
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail209,427 miles (+13,094)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,427 miles
    Test number
    581950846035
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass196,333 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    196,333 miles
    Test number
    790102630217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail196,331 miles (+12,598)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,331 miles
    Test number
    569375321881
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin urgent (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass183,733 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    183,733 miles
    Test number
    519332282618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bump stop missing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail183,732 miles (+15,545)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,732 miles
    Test number
    781252817694
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bump stop missing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very out of shape in one spot,URGENT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass168,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    168,187 miles
    Test number
    661169173725
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail168,187 miles (+15,331)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,187 miles
    Test number
    488499302881
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge urgent (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass152,856 miles (+14,712)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    152,856 miles
    Test number
    592920610921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass138,144 miles (+26,132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    138,144 miles
    Test number
    641991576921
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass112,012 miles (+5,487)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    112,012 miles
    Test number
    535770461806
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing heavy on inner edges

  15. Pass106,525 miles (+430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    106,525 miles
    Test number
    712380404500
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly distorted in tread area

  16. Fail106,095 miles (+10,441)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,095 miles
    Test number
    143568978481
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly distorted in tread area

  17. Pass95,654 miles (+19,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    95,654 miles
    Test number
    406648234333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass76,397 miles (+14,018)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,397 miles
    Test number
    259926563229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,379 miles (+13,729)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,379 miles
    Test number
    226482562238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,650 miles (+12,821)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,650 miles
    Test number
    909840871244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,829 miles
    Test number
    492192970272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 UCF

Does LD57 UCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 UCF is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 UCF?
The MOT on LD57 UCF is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 UCF done?
LD57 UCF was recorded at 240,762 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 13,120 miles a year.
Has LD57 UCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 UCF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LD57 UCF 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 LD57 UCF find?
LD57 UCF passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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