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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,997 cc

LD57 WPWMOT history

LD57 WPW is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 206,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2024.

LD57 WPW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2024
Mileage
206,698 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 WPW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD57 WPW was last recorded at 206,698 miles on 18 Oct 2024, 9,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,376 miles · 18 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
9,322 miles
Average per year
9,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 206,698 miles
  • 2023 – 197,376 miles
  • 2022 – 187,317 miles
  • 2021 – 176,934 miles
  • 2020 – 167,890 miles
  • 2019 – 160,201 miles
  • 2018 – 147,244 miles
  • 2017 – 132,972 miles
  • 2016 – 120,624 miles
  • 2014 – 115,666 miles
  • 2013 – 111,164 miles
  • 2012 – 105,232 miles
  • 2010 – 76,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail206,698 miles
  • 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))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poor beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail206,698 miles (+9,322)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,698 miles
    Test number
    347229410143
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poor beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass197,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    197,376 miles
    Test number
    649205175216
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail197,376 miles (+10,059)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,376 miles
    Test number
    880489422085
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass187,317 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    187,317 miles
    Test number
    173208483646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight crackes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail187,316 miles (+10,382)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,316 miles
    Test number
    608254511653
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight crackes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass176,934 miles (+9,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    176,934 miles
    Test number
    651830188967
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass167,890 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    167,890 miles
    Test number
    825702377577
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail167,890 miles (+7,689)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,890 miles
    Test number
    427332534885
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass160,201 miles (+81)18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    160,201 miles
    Test number
    576263654921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Tail box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  10. Fail160,120 miles (+12,876)1 dangerous18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,120 miles
    Test number
    276569644144
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Tail box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  11. Pass147,244 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    147,244 miles
    Test number
    465877752429
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Tail box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail147,233 miles (+14,261)2 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,233 miles
    Test number
    919189572214
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Tail box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass132,972 miles (+84)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    132,972 miles
    Test number
    822259783468
    • AdvisoryOsr knuckle play in lower rear bush

  14. Fail132,888 miles (+12,264)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,888 miles
    Test number
    424268488361
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOsr knuckle play in lower rear bush

  15. Pass120,624 miles (+2,696)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    120,624 miles
    Test number
    449910403482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,928 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    117,928 miles
    Test number
    814942211701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass115,666 miles (+4,502)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    115,666 miles
    Test number
    859214164356
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass111,164 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    111,164 miles
    Test number
    339272653365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise engine to clean to gain smoke reading

  19. Fail111,164 miles (+5,932)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,164 miles
    Test number
    796732253318
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise engine to clean to gain smoke reading

  20. Pass105,232 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    105,232 miles
    Test number
    288931242311
    • NoteEmissions to clean to register

  21. Fail105,232 miles (+13,907)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,232 miles
    Test number
    516601542349
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEmissions to clean to register

  22. Pass91,325 miles (+15,219)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    91,325 miles
    Test number
    488605102080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail76,106 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,106 miles
    Test number
    602443090237
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  24. Pass76,106 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    76,106 miles
    Test number
    634323190290
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

Questions about LD57 WPW

Does LD57 WPW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD57 WPW expired on 17 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD57 WPW?
The MOT on LD57 WPW expired on 17 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD57 WPW done?
LD57 WPW was recorded at 206,698 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2024, an average of 9,331 miles a year.
Has LD57 WPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 WPW has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LD57 WPW 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 WPW find?
LD57 WPW failed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside rear brake hose excessively deteriorated, and 5 more.

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