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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,997 cc

LS57 HTAMOT history

LS57 HTA is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 168,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LS57 HTA blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
168,171 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 HTA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 HTA was last recorded at 168,171 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,156 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
7,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,171 miles
  • 2024 – 164,802 miles
  • 2023 – 161,354 miles
  • 2022 – 153,825 miles
  • 2021 – 147,005 miles
  • 2020 – 142,565 miles
  • 2019 – 136,693 miles
  • 2018 – 127,756 miles
  • 2017 – 119,058 miles
  • 2016 – 107,782 miles
  • 2015 – 98,778 miles
  • 2014 – 90,648 miles
  • 2013 – 88,297 miles
  • 2012 – 84,496 miles
  • 2011 – 79,815 miles
  • 2010 – 60,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,171 miles
  • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged ALL 4 brake flexis (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,171 miles (+15)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    168,171 miles
    Test number
    478635484773
    • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged ALL 4 brake flexis (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail168,156 miles (+3,354)1 dangerous3 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,156 miles
    Test number
    544404849350
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged ALL 4 brake flexis (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front disks worn inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm!! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass164,802 miles (+3,448)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    164,802 miles
    Test number
    137686280890
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass161,354 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    161,354 miles
    Test number
    268516435369
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail161,354 miles (+7,529)5 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,354 miles
    Test number
    379376165715
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass153,825 miles (+6,820)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    153,825 miles
    Test number
    581031318132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall worn uneven? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall worn uneven? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass147,005 miles (+4,440)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    147,005 miles
    Test number
    884928594153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread depth wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass142,565 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    142,565 miles
    Test number
    518306113233
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear upper track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  9. Fail142,565 miles (+5,872)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,565 miles
    Test number
    287684959938
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear upper track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  10. Pass136,693 miles (+8,937)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    136,693 miles
    Test number
    382880027855
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  11. Pass127,756 miles (+8,698)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    127,756 miles
    Test number
    261736909867
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass119,058 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    119,058 miles
    Test number
    568654235127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread damaged (cut) no ply/cords visible
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail119,058 miles (+11,276)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,058 miles
    Test number
    989518545998
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread damaged (cut) no ply/cords visible
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass107,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    107,782 miles
    Test number
    795080947315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,776 miles (+8,998)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,776 miles
    Test number
    147199915787
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  16. Pass98,778 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    98,778 miles
    Test number
    217701251503
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre cracking outer edge

  17. Fail98,778 miles (+8,130)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,778 miles
    Test number
    436920929198
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre cracking outer edge

  18. Pass90,648 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    90,648 miles
    Test number
    456278724425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,297 miles (+3,801)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    88,297 miles
    Test number
    828535413304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,496 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    84,496 miles
    Test number
    379038712316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,815 miles (+19,771)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    79,815 miles
    Test number
    126260621385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    60,044 miles
    Test number
    702869410377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS57 HTA

Does LS57 HTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 HTA is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS57 HTA?
The MOT on LS57 HTA is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS57 HTA done?
LS57 HTA was recorded at 168,171 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 7,183 miles a year.
Has LS57 HTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 HTA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS57 HTA 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 HTA find?
LS57 HTA passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: brake hose slightly damaged all 4 brake flexis; central front oil leak, but not excessive; coil spring corroded all 4 springs, and 6 more.

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