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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LD57 UCPMOT history

LD57 UCP is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 173,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2024.

LD57 UCP blue 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 14 Oct 2025
Mileage
173,136 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 UCP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 UCP was last recorded at 173,136 miles on 28 Sept 2024, 10,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,278 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
10,858 miles
Average per year
10,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 173,136 miles
  • 2023 – 162,278 miles
  • 2022 – 151,524 miles
  • 2021 – 141,812 miles
  • 2020 – 136,043 miles
  • 2019 – 123,525 miles
  • 2018 – 117,016 miles
  • 2017 – 109,932 miles
  • 2016 – 100,596 miles
  • 2015 – 91,858 miles
  • 2014 – 76,975 miles
  • 2013 – 60,462 miles
  • 2012 – 41,649 miles
  • 2011 – 25,438 miles
  • 2010 – 23,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,136 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged both rear offside and nearside flexi hoses perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly damaged both front flexi hoses cracked (perished)

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,136 miles (+10,858)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    173,136 miles
    Test number
    150554225733
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged both rear offside and nearside flexi hoses perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass162,278 miles (+94)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    162,278 miles
    Test number
    896576571743
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both front flexi hoses cracked (perished) (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail162,184 miles (+10,660)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,184 miles
    Test number
    700401336406
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower control arms excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both front flexi hoses cracked (perished) (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass151,524 miles (+9,712)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,524 miles
    Test number
    882711449422
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside & Offside (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,812 miles
    Test number
    170160613377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail141,809 miles (+5,766)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,809 miles
    Test number
    450521045938
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall has cut exposed to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass136,043 miles (+12,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    136,043 miles
    Test number
    583661240456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass123,525 miles (+6,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,525 miles
    Test number
    622366540116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass117,016 miles (+7,084)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,016 miles
    Test number
    724272190415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,932 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    109,932 miles
    Test number
    929805591462
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail109,904 miles (+9,308)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,904 miles
    Test number
    612706978341
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass100,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,596 miles
    Test number
    194806528430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail100,596 miles (+8,738)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,596 miles
    Test number
    585786324859
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass91,858 miles (+14,883)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,858 miles
    Test number
    675100985036
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front and rear tyres cuts in sidewalls

  15. Pass76,975 miles (+16,513)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,975 miles
    Test number
    917933974022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,462 miles (+18,813)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,462 miles
    Test number
    736281553035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyres wearing on edges

  17. Pass41,649 miles (+16,211)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,649 miles
    Test number
    177481952448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,438 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,438 miles
    Test number
    535067771050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,009 miles
    Test number
    944580250243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 UCP

Does LD57 UCP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD57 UCP expired on 14 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD57 UCP?
The MOT on LD57 UCP expired on 14 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD57 UCP done?
LD57 UCP was recorded at 173,136 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2024, an average of 10,678 miles a year.
Has LD57 UCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 UCP has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LD57 UCP 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 UCP find?
LD57 UCP passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2024 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear tyre obviously under inflated; rear brake hose slightly damaged both rear offside and nearside flexi hoses perished/cracking, and 2 more.

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