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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

LE57 LFTMOT history

LE57 LFT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 93,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2024.

LE57 LFT black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2025
Mileage
93,682 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 LFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 LFT was last recorded at 93,682 miles on 20 Aug 2024, 4,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,706 miles · 16 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
4,976 miles
Average per year
5,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 93,682 miles
  • 2022 – 88,706 miles
  • 2021 – 76,700 miles
  • 2020 – 72,562 miles
  • 2019 – 66,931 miles
  • 2018 – 61,022 miles
  • 2017 – 56,024 miles
  • 2016 – 49,700 miles
  • 2015 – 44,461 miles
  • 2014 – 38,756 miles
  • 2013 – 28,873 miles
  • 2012 – 26,277 miles
  • 2011 – 22,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,682 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,682 miles (+4,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,682 miles
    Test number
    652102636957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass88,706 miles (+12,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,706 miles
    Test number
    504766095985
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass76,700 miles (+4,138)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,700 miles
    Test number
    429094627498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,562 miles (+5,631)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,562 miles
    Test number
    846652799934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,931 miles (+5,909)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,931 miles
    Test number
    987522526299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,022 miles (+4,998)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,022 miles
    Test number
    607511576415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,024 miles (+6,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    56,024 miles
    Test number
    892107970104
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit 2 x rear (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass49,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    49,700 miles
    Test number
    630692851914
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail49,700 miles (+5,239)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,700 miles
    Test number
    278582955218
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass44,461 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    44,461 miles
    Test number
    357093976023
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail44,406 miles (+5,650)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,406 miles
    Test number
    496226583003
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread/wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre inner edge worn

  12. Pass38,756 miles (+9,883)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,756 miles
    Test number
    245456124340
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Pass28,873 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    28,873 miles
    Test number
    406307433468
    • NoteAll brake readings slightly fluctuate on RBT
    • NoteAll lights inside and outside of vehicle flicker slightly when foot brake is applied
    • NoteO/s/r alloy wheel repaired with weld

  14. Fail28,873 miles (+2,596)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,873 miles
    Test number
    235630033373
    • FailureRoad wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteAll brake readings slightly fluctuate on RBT
    • NoteAll lights inside and outside of vehicle flicker slightly when foot brake is applied
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  15. Pass26,277 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,277 miles
    Test number
    469853632400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,128 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    22,128 miles
    Test number
    208358061474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,119 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,119 miles
    Test number
    568416561141
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE57 LFT

Does LE57 LFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 LFT expired on 19 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 LFT?
The MOT on LE57 LFT expired on 19 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 LFT done?
LE57 LFT was recorded at 93,682 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2024, an average of 5,429 miles a year.
Has LE57 LFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 LFT has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on LE57 LFT 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 LFT find?
LE57 LFT passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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