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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

LP57 AOFMOT history

LP57 AOF is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 171,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2024.

LP57 AOF blue 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 26 Aug 2025
Mileage
171,107 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP57 AOF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP57 AOF was last recorded at 171,107 miles on 19 Aug 2024, 8,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2016: 104,784 miles, lower than 104,832 miles on 6 Feb 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
162,589 miles · 10 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
8,518 miles
Average per year
9,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 171,107 miles
  • 2023 – 162,589 miles
  • 2022 – 153,555 miles
  • 2021 – 145,757 miles
  • 2020 – 141,312 miles
  • 2019 – 136,076 miles
  • 2018 – 126,686 miles
  • 2017 – 117,478 miles
  • 2016 – 104,787 miles
  • 2015 – 104,832 miles
  • 2014 – 103,523 miles
  • 2013 – 79,528 miles
  • 2012 – 60,701 miles
  • 2011 – 44,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,107 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,107 miles (+8,518)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    171,107 miles
    Test number
    930608188843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,589 miles (+9,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    162,589 miles
    Test number
    222809594434
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded
  3. Pass153,555 miles (+7,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    153,555 miles
    Test number
    247584030216
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass145,757 miles (+4,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    145,757 miles
    Test number
    996553024003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass141,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    141,312 miles
    Test number
    671200682880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail141,312 miles (+5,236)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,312 miles
    Test number
    114027326826
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass136,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    136,076 miles
    Test number
    481636927453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,076 miles (+9,390)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,076 miles
    Test number
    920648185865
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass126,686 miles (+9,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    126,686 miles
    Test number
    910274227514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass117,478 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,478 miles
    Test number
    288155158816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Fail117,478 miles (+12,691)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,478 miles
    Test number
    601182443809
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass104,787 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,787 miles
    Test number
    489988397526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail104,784 miles (-48)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,784 miles
    Test number
    242548928978
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake wear indicator wire insecure.
  14. Pass104,832 miles (+1,309)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    104,832 miles
    Test number
    116207935431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,523 miles (+23,995)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    103,523 miles
    Test number
    689028944024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,528 miles (+18,827)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,528 miles
    Test number
    195618003445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,701 miles (+15,794)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,701 miles
    Test number
    168980412032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    44,907 miles
    Test number
    936721311070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP57 AOF

Does LP57 AOF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP57 AOF expired on 26 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP57 AOF?
The MOT on LP57 AOF expired on 26 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP57 AOF done?
LP57 AOF was recorded at 171,107 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2024, an average of 9,276 miles a year.
Has LP57 AOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP57 AOF has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LP57 AOF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP57 AOF find?
LP57 AOF passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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