BMW 116
Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc
LE57 MCEMOT history
LE57 MCE is a blue petrol BMW 116 first used on 18 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,948 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 98,948 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,998 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE57 MCE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 116
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 18 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LE57 MCE was last recorded at 98,948 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 2,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,270 miles · 30 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,678 miles
- Average per year
- 4,998 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,948 miles
- 2025 – 96,270 miles
- 2024 – 92,589 miles
- 2023 – 86,061 miles
- 2022 – 80,258 miles
- 2021 – 74,520 miles
- 2020 – 69,147 miles
- 2019 – 64,638 miles
- 2018 – 59,684 miles
- 2017 – 51,567 miles
- 2015 – 50,879 miles
- 2014 – 48,673 miles
- 2013 – 41,966 miles
- 2012 – 29,166 miles
- 2011 – 21,411 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail98,948 miles
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded in plastic covers
- AdvisoryEngine miss fire
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryOil light on dash
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 14 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail98,948 miles (+2,678)5 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,948 miles
- Test number
- 615919290903
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded in plastic covers
- AdvisoryEngine miss fire
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryOil light on dash
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass96,270 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 96,270 miles
- Test number
- 922203995162
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail96,270 miles (+3,681)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,270 miles
- Test number
- 412262418327
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,589 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 92,589 miles
- Test number
- 238115530994
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,580 miles1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,580 miles
- Test number
- 751968075936
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Fail92,580 miles (+6,519)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,580 miles
- Test number
- 906046322071
- DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Pass86,061 miles (+5,803)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 86,061 miles
- Test number
- 357933479424
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear upper suspension arms have slight play
Pass80,258 miles (+5,738)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 80,258 miles
- Test number
- 609037767445
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass74,520 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 74,520 miles
- Test number
- 151714336627
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,507 miles (+5,360)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,507 miles
- Test number
- 415388832466
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Pass69,147 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 69,147 miles
- Test number
- 749250959343
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail69,147 miles (+4,509)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,147 miles
- Test number
- 656533205249
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,638 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 64,638 miles
- Test number
- 850388921082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,638 miles (+4,954)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,638 miles
- Test number
- 942834502968
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass59,684 miles (+8,117)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 59,684 miles
- Test number
- 311151024031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,567 miles (+688)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 51,567 miles
- Test number
- 435494010105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,879 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 50,879 miles
- Test number
- 995995035101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,844 miles (+2,171)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,844 miles
- Test number
- 259179025404
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
Pass48,673 miles (+6,707)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 48,673 miles
- Test number
- 488504744143
- 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)
Pass41,966 miles (+12,800)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2014
- Odometer
- 41,966 miles
- Test number
- 155678743109
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass29,166 miles (+7,755)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 29,166 miles
- Test number
- 587668382043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,411 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 21,411 miles
- Test number
- 626313871012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE57 MCE
- Does LE57 MCE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE57 MCE expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE57 MCE?
- The MOT on LE57 MCE expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE57 MCE done?
- LE57 MCE was recorded at 98,948 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 4,998 miles a year.
- Has LE57 MCE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE57 MCE has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LE57 MCE 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 MCE find?
- LE57 MCE failed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 5 major defects and 10 advisories: exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high; nearside rear stop lamp(s) not working; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 12 more.
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