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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 2,494 cc

LE57 HFRMOT history

LE57 HFR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 166,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

LE57 HFR silver 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 5 May 2025
Mileage
166,356 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 HFR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2025
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE57 HFR was last recorded at 166,356 miles on 1 May 2025, 4,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jan 2022: 161,954 miles, lower than 161,980 miles on 10 Dec 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
162,123 miles · 6 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4,233 miles
Average per year
7,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,356 miles
  • 2024 – 162,123 miles
  • 2022 – 161,954 miles
  • 2021 – 161,980 miles
  • 2020 – 161,006 miles
  • 2019 – 148,005 miles
  • 2018 – 137,486 miles
  • 2017 – 128,684 miles
  • 2016 – 124,025 miles
  • 2015 – 115,123 miles
  • 2014 – 103,386 miles
  • 2013 – 89,935 miles
  • 2012 – 78,916 miles
  • 2011 – 60,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail166,356 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed within cracks on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside engine mount bracket to engine block bolt missing
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure
  • AdvisoryRear suspension subframe ,suspension arms and under body at rear corroded

What MOT failures 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive at engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail166,356 miles (+4,233)1 dangerous8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,356 miles
    Test number
    234717171177
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed within cracks on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside engine mount bracket to engine block bolt missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear suspension subframe ,suspension arms and under body at rear corroded

  2. Pass162,123 miles (+169)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    162,123 miles
    Test number
    363475791955
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Flanges at front to mid section poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass161,954 miles (-26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    161,954 miles
    Test number
    473786974731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail161,980 miles (+974)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,980 miles
    Test number
    102545478866
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass161,006 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    161,006 miles
    Test number
    515447859392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail161,001 miles (+12,996)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,001 miles
    Test number
    633504521957
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass148,005 miles (+179)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    148,005 miles
    Test number
    289421369156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and components corroded

  8. Fail147,826 miles (+10,340)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,826 miles
    Test number
    128427904799
    • DangerousTyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front, insides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front, insides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and components corroded

  9. Pass137,486 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    137,486 miles
    Test number
    327137850484
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine management light indicates a fault

  10. Fail137,484 miles (+8,800)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,484 miles
    Test number
    259058609093
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner tail light bulbs inoperative

  11. Pass128,684 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    128,684 miles
    Test number
    624755103856
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail128,680 miles (+4,655)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,680 miles
    Test number
    382713552396
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass124,025 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    124,025 miles
    Test number
    555710339165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail124,024 miles (+8,901)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,024 miles
    Test number
    522729685808
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm outer balljoint boot (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass115,123 miles (+11,737)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    115,123 miles
    Test number
    767970735098
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass103,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    103,386 miles
    Test number
    476622734007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,386 miles (+13,451)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,386 miles
    Test number
    219782334050
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s n/s/ front tyres worn outter edges

  18. Pass89,935 miles (+436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    89,935 miles
    Test number
    586706443029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail89,499 miles (+10,583)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,499 miles
    Test number
    188497733015
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass78,916 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,916 miles
    Test number
    845511762027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,510 miles (+17,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,510 miles
    Test number
    528460312069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass60,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,288 miles
    Test number
    159304211473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 HFR

Does LE57 HFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 HFR expired on 5 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 HFR?
The MOT on LE57 HFR expired on 5 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 HFR done?
LE57 HFR was recorded at 166,356 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 7,420 miles a year.
Has LE57 HFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 HFR has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LE57 HFR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE57 HFR find?
LE57 HFR failed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 7 advisories: offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed within cracks on inner side wall; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault, and 13 more.

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