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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LE57 FYNMOT history

LE57 FYN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 140,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LE57 FYN 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 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
140,980 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 FYN
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
29 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 FYN was last recorded at 140,980 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,980 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,980 miles
  • 2025 – 132,783 miles
  • 2024 – 130,388 miles
  • 2022 – 121,954 miles
  • 2021 – 120,107 miles
  • 2020 – 116,522 miles
  • 2019 – 109,797 miles
  • 2018 – 102,607 miles
  • 2017 – 94,131 miles
  • 2016 – 85,801 miles
  • 2015 – 76,691 miles
  • 2014 – 68,135 miles
  • 2013 – 60,360 miles
  • 2012 – 52,425 miles
  • 2011 – 44,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,980 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Front x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTPMS light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,980 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    140,980 miles
    Test number
    941216270040
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Front x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  2. Fail140,980 miles (+8,197)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,980 miles
    Test number
    610074930925
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Front x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  3. Pass132,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    132,783 miles
    Test number
    538812701735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail132,783 miles (+2,395)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,783 miles
    Test number
    514552577645
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass130,388 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    130,388 miles
    Test number
    352207534674
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers insecure function not impaired

  6. Fail130,388 miles (+8,434)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,388 miles
    Test number
    377138105148
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers insecure function not impaired

  7. Pass121,954 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    121,954 miles
    Test number
    897539063419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,107 miles (+3,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,107 miles
    Test number
    546477514199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass116,522 miles (+6,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,522 miles
    Test number
    933990813946
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper suspension arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass109,797 miles (+7,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,797 miles
    Test number
    769258275683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass102,607 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    102,607 miles
    Test number
    490948009140
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail102,607 miles (+1,562)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,607 miles
    Test number
    958561104759
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass101,045 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,045 miles
    Test number
    525665985418
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail101,041 miles (+6,910)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,041 miles
    Test number
    993714594575
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass94,131 miles (+8,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,131 miles
    Test number
    817694752520
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  16. Pass85,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,801 miles
    Test number
    750947414186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,801 miles (+9,110)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,801 miles
    Test number
    251751401891
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass76,691 miles (+8,556)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,691 miles
    Test number
    277168175011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,135 miles
    Test number
    108257694046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,135 miles (+98)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,135 miles
    Test number
    995327194036
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Fail68,037 miles (+7,677)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,037 miles
    Test number
    838713194080
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)

  22. Pass60,360 miles (+7,935)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,360 miles
    Test number
    506054083094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,425 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,425 miles
    Test number
    905638082016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,340 miles (+8,257)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,340 miles
    Test number
    639863382004
    • DangerousOffside front tyre worn low on outer shoulder
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NoteOffside headlamp washer not cleaning hid headlamp

  25. Pass44,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    44,083 miles
    Test number
    605818001050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 FYN

Does LE57 FYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 FYN is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 FYN?
The MOT on LE57 FYN is valid until 4 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 FYN done?
LE57 FYN was recorded at 140,980 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 6,394 miles a year.
Has LE57 FYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 FYN has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LE57 FYN 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 FYN find?
LE57 FYN passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front x2; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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