BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc
LE57 LZVMOT history
LE57 LZV is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 134,354 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 134,354 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,483 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE57 LZV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Feb 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE57 LZV was last recorded at 134,354 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Dec 2022: 116,485 miles, lower than 187,432 miles on 3 Dec 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 134,352 miles · 16 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 6,483 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 134,354 miles
- 2024 – 128,961 miles
- 2023 – 123,587 miles
- 2022 – 116,485 miles
- 2020 – 187,432 miles
- 2018 – 108,276 miles
- 2017 – 91,939 miles
- 2016 – 76,933 miles
- 2015 – 70,549 miles
- 2014 – 63,176 miles
- 2013 – 53,546 miles
- 2012 – 47,108 miles
- 2011 – 37,791 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,354 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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, 2014–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Full MOT history
19 tests since 25 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,354 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 134,354 miles
- Test number
- 848922556353
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail134,352 miles (+5,391)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,352 miles
- Test number
- 912177878099
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,961 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 128,961 miles
- Test number
- 333350923623
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail128,961 miles (+5,374)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,961 miles
- Test number
- 591966691635
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass123,587 miles (+7,102)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 123,587 miles
- Test number
- 410142766384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,485 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 116,485 miles
- Test number
- 260991352555
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail116,485 miles (-70,947)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,485 miles
- Test number
- 450389370786
- Repaired at testElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail187,432 miles3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,432 miles
- Test number
- 847106458061
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass181,770 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 181,770 km
- Test number
- 447143165524
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail181,770 km1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,770 km
- Test number
- 737419066252
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,276 miles (+16,337)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 108,276 miles
- Test number
- 219433258528
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,939 miles (+15,006)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 91,939 miles
- Test number
- 208936964410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,933 miles (+6,384)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 76,933 miles
- Test number
- 593302733003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,549 miles (+7,373)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 70,549 miles
- Test number
- 845618775072
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteAll tyres wearing on edges
Pass63,176 miles (+9,630)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 63,176 miles
- Test number
- 185512974428
- 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)
Pass53,546 miles (+6,438)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 53,546 miles
- Test number
- 546080773039
- NoteOffside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge
Pass47,108 miles (+9,317)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 47,108 miles
- Test number
- 516203822018
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass37,791 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 37,791 miles
- Test number
- 895555721054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail37,791 miles1 failure5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,791 miles
- Test number
- 499085021013
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres are bald on the inner edges
Questions about LE57 LZV
- Does LE57 LZV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 LZV is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LE57 LZV?
- The MOT on LE57 LZV is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE57 LZV done?
- LE57 LZV was recorded at 134,354 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 6,483 miles a year.
- Has LE57 LZV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE57 LZV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LE57 LZV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Dec 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LE57 LZV find?
- LE57 LZV passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; oil leak, but not excessive.
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