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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LE57 FTPMOT history

LE57 FTP is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 27 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 201,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2024.

LE57 FTP blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2025
Mileage
201,757 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 FTP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2025
Latest MOT test
7 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 FTP was last recorded at 201,757 miles on 7 May 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,741 miles · 19 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
12,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 201,757 miles
  • 2023 – 182,610 miles
  • 2022 – 161,588 miles
  • 2021 – 153,437 miles
  • 2020 – 150,176 miles
  • 2019 – 140,214 miles
  • 2018 – 127,550 miles
  • 2017 – 114,297 miles
  • 2016 – 99,091 miles
  • 2015 – 88,501 miles
  • 2014 – 80,281 miles
  • 2013 – 73,786 miles
  • 2012 – 65,696 miles
  • 2011 – 57,869 miles
  • 2010 – 39,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,757 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,757 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    201,757 miles
    Test number
    144760695299
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail201,741 miles (+19,131)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,741 miles
    Test number
    738813160379
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass182,610 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    182,610 miles
    Test number
    297185618522
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail182,610 miles (+21,022)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,610 miles
    Test number
    823603741983
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass161,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    161,588 miles
    Test number
    982049284174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail161,588 miles (+8,151)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,588 miles
    Test number
    133546673219
    • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshners ect (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass153,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    153,437 miles
    Test number
    294977399667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail153,436 miles (+3,260)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,436 miles
    Test number
    474653596306
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  9. Pass150,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    150,176 miles
    Test number
    340991880024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail150,175 miles (+9,961)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,175 miles
    Test number
    868175038608
    • 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass140,214 miles (+12,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    140,214 miles
    Test number
    933996514007
    • AdvisoryBoth front discs are slightly lipped
    • AdvisoryEngine under trays fitted restricting view
  12. Pass127,550 miles (+13,253)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,550 miles
    Test number
    125234286016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,297 miles (+15,206)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    114,297 miles
    Test number
    260769815954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,091 miles (+10,590)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,091 miles
    Test number
    686699405900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,501 miles (+8,220)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,501 miles
    Test number
    476074115102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,281 miles (+6,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,281 miles
    Test number
    248494614167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass73,786 miles (+8,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,786 miles
    Test number
    456858703107
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass65,696 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,696 miles
    Test number
    427726912136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,694 miles (+7,825)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,694 miles
    Test number
    987874212172
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass57,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,869 miles
    Test number
    468254401336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,869 miles (+18,563)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,869 miles
    Test number
    428724901432
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  22. Fail39,306 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,306 miles
    Test number
    640010640302
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  23. Pass39,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,306 miles
    Test number
    692180140399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 FTP

Does LE57 FTP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 FTP expired on 6 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 FTP?
The MOT on LE57 FTP expired on 6 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 FTP done?
LE57 FTP was recorded at 201,757 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2024, an average of 12,107 miles a year.
Has LE57 FTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 FTP has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LE57 FTP 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 FTP find?
LE57 FTP passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2024 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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