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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LE57 FPOMOT history

LE57 FPO is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 155,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2023.

LE57 FPO black 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 8 Mar 2024
Mileage
155,338 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 FPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 FPO was last recorded at 155,338 miles on 9 Feb 2023, 5,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,044 miles · 24 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
5,294 miles
Average per year
6,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 155,338 miles
  • 2022 – 150,044 miles
  • 2021 – 144,286 miles
  • 2020 – 140,827 miles
  • 2019 – 134,991 miles
  • 2018 – 128,977 miles
  • 2017 – 125,149 miles
  • 2016 – 120,277 miles
  • 2015 – 112,879 miles
  • 2014 – 106,742 miles
  • 2013 – 98,668 miles
  • 2012 – 86,563 miles
  • 2011 – 82,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,338 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,338 miles (+5,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    155,338 miles
    Test number
    288364808764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass150,044 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    150,044 miles
    Test number
    230363914436
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail150,041 miles (+5,755)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,041 miles
    Test number
    743182316496
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 - 40 x 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm minimum and nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass144,286 miles (+3,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    144,286 miles
    Test number
    114624348687
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1st in line silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass140,827 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    140,827 miles
    Test number
    209247468091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail140,797 miles (+5,806)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,797 miles
    Test number
    197231839139
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass134,991 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    134,991 miles
    Test number
    457051564900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail134,970 miles (+5,993)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,970 miles
    Test number
    264210830662
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  9. Pass128,977 miles (+3,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,977 miles
    Test number
    105052021547
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass125,149 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,149 miles
    Test number
    441810809148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail125,147 miles (+4,870)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,147 miles
    Test number
    102128408440
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass120,277 miles (+7,398)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    120,277 miles
    Test number
    904351047913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,879 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,879 miles
    Test number
    258621965057
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteTPMS light on
    • NoteSlight bind nearside rear wheel
  14. Pass112,879 miles (+6,137)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    112,879 miles
    Test number
    815461865084
    • NoteTPMS light on
    • NoteSlight bind nearside rear wheel
  15. Pass106,742 miles (+8,074)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    106,742 miles
    Test number
    527602064004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,668 miles (+12,105)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,668 miles
    Test number
    516090863040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,563 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    86,563 miles
    Test number
    639555322062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,848 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    82,848 miles
    Test number
    266107611008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake discs pitted
  19. Fail82,848 miles1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,848 miles
    Test number
    868473511087
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake discs pitted

Questions about LE57 FPO

Does LE57 FPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 FPO expired on 8 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 FPO?
The MOT on LE57 FPO expired on 8 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 FPO done?
LE57 FPO was recorded at 155,338 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2023, an average of 6,004 miles a year.
Has LE57 FPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 FPO has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LE57 FPO 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 LE57 FPO find?
LE57 FPO passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge.

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