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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

LD57 VCEMOT history

LD57 VCE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 101,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LD57 VCE 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 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
101,664 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 VCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 VCE was last recorded at 101,664 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 2,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,534 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,130 miles
Average per year
4,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,664 miles
  • 2024 – 99,534 miles
  • 2023 – 97,538 miles
  • 2022 – 94,972 miles
  • 2021 – 92,420 miles
  • 2020 – 88,787 miles
  • 2019 – 86,165 miles
  • 2018 – 81,766 miles
  • 2017 – 76,049 miles
  • 2016 – 68,625 miles
  • 2015 – 58,537 miles
  • 2014 – 50,569 miles
  • 2013 – 49,908 miles
  • 2012 – 40,639 miles
  • 2011 – 33,237 miles
  • 2010 – 26,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,664 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, close to cords being exposed on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,664 miles (+2,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    101,664 miles
    Test number
    222018664425
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, close to cords being exposed on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass99,534 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    99,534 miles
    Test number
    892158250639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,538 miles (+2,566)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,538 miles
    Test number
    546472217109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,972 miles (+2,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,972 miles
    Test number
    467543963690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass92,420 miles (+3,633)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,420 miles
    Test number
    984112462089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,787 miles (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,787 miles
    Test number
    957765275991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,165 miles (+4,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,165 miles
    Test number
    550639971232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass81,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    81,766 miles
    Test number
    780798748411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,764 miles (+5,715)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,764 miles
    Test number
    164317001762
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass76,049 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,049 miles
    Test number
    499625067585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,045 miles (+7,420)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,045 miles
    Test number
    939193369026
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass68,625 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,625 miles
    Test number
    318275417826
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail68,624 miles (+10,087)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,624 miles
    Test number
    504930219836
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass58,537 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    58,537 miles
    Test number
    727784785072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,506 miles (+7,937)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,506 miles
    Test number
    557048123641
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryDSC warning lamp intermittently on
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass50,569 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,569 miles
    Test number
    209758664287
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail50,563 miles (+655)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,563 miles
    Test number
    356957964277
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass49,908 miles (+9,269)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    49,908 miles
    Test number
    576859623333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteWipers poor

  19. Pass40,639 miles (+7,402)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,639 miles
    Test number
    926038532367
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass33,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,237 miles
    Test number
    789639331375
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    980776920374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail26,489 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,489 miles
    Test number
    560656220310
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LD57 VCE

Does LD57 VCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 VCE is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 VCE?
The MOT on LD57 VCE is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 VCE done?
LD57 VCE was recorded at 101,664 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,957 miles a year.
Has LD57 VCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 VCE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on LD57 VCE 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 VCE find?
LD57 VCE passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, close to cords being exposed on inner edges.

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