
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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
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))
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))
Pass70,484 miles (+4,141)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 70,484 miles
- Test number
- 958150647841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,343 miles (+2,935)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 66,343 miles
- Test number
- 516185108944
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass60,475 miles (+2,589)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 60,475 miles
- Test number
- 664327735173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,886 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 57,886 miles
- Test number
- 712535463514
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass57,029 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 57,029 miles
- Test number
- 127713866782
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass56,572 miles (+766)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 56,572 miles
- Test number
- 743324840858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,806 miles (+829)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 55,806 miles
- Test number
- 837682807007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,977 miles (+3,216)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 54,977 miles
- Test number
- 719902644389
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass51,761 miles (+4,607)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 51,761 miles
- Test number
- 229146933300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,154 miles (+2,137)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 47,154 miles
- Test number
- 965508032398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,017 miles (+5,923)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 45,017 miles
- Test number
- 685449531335
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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