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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LE57 MBUMOT history

LE57 MBU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 76,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

LE57 MBU 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 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
76,495 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 MBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 MBU was last recorded at 76,495 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,491 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,495 miles
  • 2024 – 74,605 miles
  • 2023 – 70,484 miles
  • 2022 – 66,343 miles
  • 2021 – 63,408 miles
  • 2020 – 60,475 miles
  • 2019 – 57,886 miles
  • 2018 – 57,029 miles
  • 2017 – 56,572 miles
  • 2015 – 55,806 miles
  • 2014 – 54,977 miles
  • 2013 – 51,761 miles
  • 2012 – 47,154 miles
  • 2011 – 45,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,495 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear differential noisyRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear brake noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,495 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,495 miles
    Test number
    933316268591
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential noisy
  2. Pass76,491 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,491 miles
    Test number
    804221087048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential noisy
  3. Fail76,491 miles (+1,886)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,491 miles
    Test number
    502097893522
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential noisy
  4. Pass74,605 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,605 miles
    Test number
    867545805684
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail74,553 miles (+4,069)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,553 miles
    Test number
    246938228363
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass70,484 miles (+4,141)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    70,484 miles
    Test number
    958150647841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,343 miles (+2,935)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    66,343 miles
    Test number
    516185108944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,408 miles (+97)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,408 miles
    Test number
    291997430301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake noisy
  9. Fail63,311 miles (+2,836)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,311 miles
    Test number
    270382792017
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall -Borderline (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake noisy
  10. Pass60,475 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,475 miles
    Test number
    664327735173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,886 miles
    Test number
    712535463514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,886 miles (+857)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,886 miles
    Test number
    595122947590
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  13. Pass57,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,029 miles
    Test number
    127713866782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,029 miles (+457)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,029 miles
    Test number
    495610762574
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  15. Pass56,572 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,572 miles
    Test number
    743324840858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,806 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    55,806 miles
    Test number
    837682807007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,977 miles (+3,216)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    54,977 miles
    Test number
    719902644389
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  18. Pass51,761 miles (+4,607)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,761 miles
    Test number
    229146933300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,154 miles (+2,137)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    47,154 miles
    Test number
    965508032398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,017 miles (+5,923)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    45,017 miles
    Test number
    685449531335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,094 miles
    Test number
    555061441092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 MBU

Does LE57 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 MBU expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 MBU?
The MOT on LE57 MBU expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 MBU done?
LE57 MBU was recorded at 76,495 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 2,565 miles a year.
Has LE57 MBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 MBU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LE57 MBU 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 MBU find?
LE57 MBU passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms; rear differential noisy.

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