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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LE57 FVJMOT history

LE57 FVJ is a bronze diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 134,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2024.

LE57 FVJ bronze 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 22 Dec 2025
Mileage
134,680 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2024
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 FVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 FVJ was last recorded at 134,680 miles on 23 Dec 2024, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,658 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
4,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,680 miles
  • 2023 – 130,031 miles
  • 2022 – 122,609 miles
  • 2019 – 119,223 miles
  • 2018 – 114,837 miles
  • 2017 – 112,099 miles
  • 2016 – 106,703 miles
  • 2015 – 102,943 miles
  • 2014 – 97,559 miles
  • 2013 – 92,934 miles
  • 2012 – 88,687 miles
  • 2011 – 74,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,680 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake warning light on displayRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipe unions offside to nearside (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hoses offside to nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components joined to it (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • All rear brake hose ferrules corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,680 miles (+22)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    134,680 miles
    Test number
    440982153972
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on display
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipe unions offside to nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hoses offside to nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components joined to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail134,658 miles (+4,627)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,658 miles
    Test number
    365095060859
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working washer motor working and had water in tank. water pouring out underneath, possible pipe come off?. Wiper blades not checked (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on display
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipe unions offside to nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hoses offside to nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components joined to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass130,031 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    130,031 miles
    Test number
    770049175134
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail130,029 miles (+7,420)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,029 miles
    Test number
    477231915885
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,609 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    122,609 miles
    Test number
    893671944618
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake hose ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail122,609 miles (+3,386)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,609 miles
    Test number
    880680375311
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake hose ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass119,223 miles (+4,386)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    119,223 miles
    Test number
    822833937416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floors corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some components from view

  8. Pass114,837 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    114,837 miles
    Test number
    170222795791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    112,099 miles
    Test number
    663629515395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,099 miles (+5,396)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,099 miles
    Test number
    603431698952
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  11. Pass106,703 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,703 miles
    Test number
    923015175382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,943 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    102,943 miles
    Test number
    198573025057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,559 miles (+4,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    97,559 miles
    Test number
    919864124039
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail92,934 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,934 miles
    Test number
    178784523065
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass92,934 miles (+4,247)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    92,934 miles
    Test number
    729594823063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,687 miles (+13,691)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    88,687 miles
    Test number
    209695222012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,996 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    74,996 miles
    Test number
    309287011096
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LE57 FVJ

Does LE57 FVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 FVJ expired on 22 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 FVJ?
The MOT on LE57 FVJ expired on 22 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 FVJ done?
LE57 FVJ was recorded at 134,680 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2024, an average of 4,284 miles a year.
Has LE57 FVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 FVJ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LE57 FVJ 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 FVJ find?
LE57 FVJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake warning light on display; front brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside, and 5 more.

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