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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LS57 FVXMOT history

LS57 FVX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 160,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2025.

LS57 FVX 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 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
160,210 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 FVX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 FVX was last recorded at 160,210 miles on 25 Aug 2025, 6,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,596 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6,614 miles
Average per year
8,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,210 miles
  • 2024 – 153,596 miles
  • 2023 – 148,086 miles
  • 2022 – 139,038 miles
  • 2021 – 130,220 miles
  • 2020 – 121,432 miles
  • 2019 – 111,592 miles
  • 2018 – 100,485 miles
  • 2017 – 87,859 miles
  • 2015 – 69,250 miles
  • 2014 – 61,355 miles
  • 2013 – 48,884 miles
  • 2012 – 43,457 miles
  • 2011 – 39,887 miles
  • 2010 – 35,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,210 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both front lower ball joint boots deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    160,210 miles
    Test number
    275569146975
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail160,210 miles (+6,614)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,210 miles
    Test number
    400732558877
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass153,596 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    153,596 miles
    Test number
    237177111398
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joint boots deteriorated
  4. Fail153,596 miles (+5,510)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,596 miles
    Test number
    956336560421
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joint boots deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
  5. Pass148,086 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    148,086 miles
    Test number
    396681282801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Fail148,083 miles (+9,045)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,083 miles
    Test number
    599287851219
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning intermittent (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass139,038 miles (+8,818)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    139,038 miles
    Test number
    517675718078
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass130,220 miles (+8,788)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    130,220 miles
    Test number
    449127362774
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear pad wear warning wire rubbing on driveshaft
  9. Pass121,432 miles (+9,840)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    121,432 miles
    Test number
    517721189775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,592 miles (+11,107)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    111,592 miles
    Test number
    877276407389
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass100,485 miles (+12,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,485 miles
    Test number
    220194126315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass87,859 miles (+5,462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,859 miles
    Test number
    717563550290
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass82,397 miles (+13,147)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,397 miles
    Test number
    648476270475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,250 miles (+7,895)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,250 miles
    Test number
    605130621420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,355 miles (+12,471)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,355 miles
    Test number
    685509174269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,884 miles (+5,427)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,884 miles
    Test number
    675620483250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,457 miles (+3,570)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,457 miles
    Test number
    218273592285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,887 miles (+4,321)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,887 miles
    Test number
    489935411440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    35,566 miles
    Test number
    662562740341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS57 FVX

Does LS57 FVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS57 FVX expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS57 FVX?
The MOT on LS57 FVX expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS57 FVX done?
LS57 FVX was recorded at 160,210 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2025, an average of 8,472 miles a year.
Has LS57 FVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 FVX has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS57 FVX 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 FVX find?
LS57 FVX passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive from engine.

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