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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LS57 FVLMOT history

LS57 FVL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 26 Dec 2020 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 140,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2022.

LS57 FVL black 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 Dec 2020
Mileage
140,296 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2022
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 FVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Dec 2020
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS57 FVL was last recorded at 140,296 miles on 2 Mar 2022, 189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,107 miles · 27 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
189 miles
Average per year
8,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,296 miles
  • 2019 – 140,107 miles
  • 2017 – 134,213 miles
  • 2016 – 127,299 miles
  • 2015 – 111,175 miles
  • 2013 – 109,444 miles
  • 2012 – 80,645 miles
  • 2011 – 56,178 miles
  • 2010 – 39,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail140,296 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn spring carrier mounting bush (hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn spring carrier mounting bush (hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail140,296 miles (+189)6 dangerous9 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,296 miles
    Test number
    698241087481
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn spring carrier mounting bush (hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn spring carrier mounting bush (hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass140,107 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,107 miles
    Test number
    509225929179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail140,107 miles (+13)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,107 miles
    Test number
    886737373372
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail140,094 miles (+5,881)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,094 miles
    Test number
    551899163461
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing 1 x bolt off each rear wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs-pads deteriorating-rusty-very low,passenger rear tail light not great,fuel pipe deteriorating,bottom covers damaged incomplete
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low on inner tread,rear rims deteriorating

  5. Pass134,213 miles (+6,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    134,213 miles
    Test number
    293309067799
    • AdvisoryFront disc and pads close to limit, n/s/r shocker damp, front reg plate cracked

  6. Pass127,299 miles (+16,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    127,299 miles
    Test number
    161338268914
    • AdvisoryBattery weak

  7. Pass111,175 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    111,175 miles
    Test number
    137170015193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,444 miles (+28,799)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    109,444 miles
    Test number
    987194623375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,645 miles (+24,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    80,645 miles
    Test number
    679627222313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail56,178 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,178 miles
    Test number
    276163311318
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass56,178 miles (+16,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    56,178 miles
    Test number
    388023711351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass39,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,657 miles
    Test number
    751130320341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS57 FVL

Does LS57 FVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS57 FVL expired on 26 Dec 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS57 FVL?
The MOT on LS57 FVL expired on 26 Dec 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS57 FVL done?
LS57 FVL was recorded at 140,296 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2022, an average of 8,913 miles a year.
Has LS57 FVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 FVL has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LS57 FVL 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 LS57 FVL find?
LS57 FVL failed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2022 with 6 dangerous defects, 9 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside rear road wheel fractured; nearside rear road wheel has a welding defect, and 20 more.

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