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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LE57 FPYMOT history

LE57 FPY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 202,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LE57 FPY 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 Mar 2027
Mileage
202,899 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 FPY
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
1 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 FPY was last recorded at 202,899 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 7,891 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,008 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,891 miles
Average per year
10,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,899 miles
  • 2025 – 195,008 miles
  • 2024 – 186,726 miles
  • 2023 – 178,472 miles
  • 2022 – 167,173 miles
  • 2021 – 154,630 miles
  • 2020 – 143,179 miles
  • 2019 – 128,936 miles
  • 2018 – 118,009 miles
  • 2017 – 106,398 miles
  • 2016 – 96,164 miles
  • 2014 – 89,400 miles
  • 2013 – 74,981 miles
  • 2012 – 61,959 miles
  • 2011 – 49,872 miles
  • 2010 – 39,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,899 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass202,899 miles (+7,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    202,899 miles
    Test number
    599726883245
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass195,008 miles (+8,282)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    195,008 miles
    Test number
    615863047534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass186,726 miles (+8,254)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    186,726 miles
    Test number
    590605168640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass178,472 miles (+11,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    178,472 miles
    Test number
    615904376889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass167,173 miles (+12,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    167,173 miles
    Test number
    837840952761
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os/f ns/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass154,630 miles (+11,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,630 miles
    Test number
    168296668840
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS/F NS/F (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass143,179 miles (+14,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    143,179 miles
    Test number
    919190493234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass128,936 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    128,936 miles
    Test number
    332550962724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Fail128,884 miles (+10,875)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,884 miles
    Test number
    572942326617
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass118,009 miles (+11,611)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,009 miles
    Test number
    531942022897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,398 miles (+10,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,398 miles
    Test number
    695667997374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted & also diff oil leak
  12. Pass96,164 miles (+6,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    96,164 miles
    Test number
    913610944654
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass89,400 miles (+14,419)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    89,400 miles
    Test number
    129113244351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass74,981 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    74,981 miles
    Test number
    447975743437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Fail74,981 miles (+13,022)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,981 miles
    Test number
    427794843316
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass61,959 miles (+12,087)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,959 miles
    Test number
    906516042366
    • NoteSlight front brake judder
  17. Pass49,872 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    49,872 miles
    Test number
    545442941314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,812 miles (+10,173)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,812 miles
    Test number
    357549531363
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs worn.
  19. Pass39,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,639 miles
    Test number
    641924750332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 FPY

Does LE57 FPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 FPY is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 FPY?
The MOT on LE57 FPY is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 FPY done?
LE57 FPY was recorded at 202,899 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 10,762 miles a year.
Has LE57 FPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 FPY has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LE57 FPY 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 FPY find?
LE57 FPY passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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