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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LS57 ZUAMOT history

LS57 ZUA is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 149,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2022.

LS57 ZUA 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 19 Feb 2023
Mileage
149,972 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 ZUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 ZUA was last recorded at 149,972 miles on 9 Feb 2022, 7,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,140 miles · 20 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
7,832 miles
Average per year
7,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,972 miles
  • 2021 – 142,140 miles
  • 2020 – 138,031 miles
  • 2019 – 133,725 miles
  • 2017 – 124,324 miles
  • 2016 – 113,845 miles
  • 2015 – 104,341 miles
  • 2014 – 97,258 miles
  • 2013 – 88,950 miles
  • 2012 – 81,295 miles
  • 2011 – 70,132 miles
  • 2010 – 62,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,972 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine , under trays wet but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (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))
  • AdvisoryTPMS on indicating fault, pre requirement no fail
  • AdvisoryService overdue

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 (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front tyres are wearing low on their outer tread areas.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,972 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    149,972 miles
    Test number
    590786085842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine , under trays wet but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryTPMS on indicating fault, pre requirement no fail
    • AdvisoryService overdue

  2. Fail149,972 miles (+7,832)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,972 miles
    Test number
    477225924930
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine , under trays wet but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryTPMS on indicating fault, pre requirement no fail
    • AdvisoryService overdue

  3. Pass142,140 miles (+4,109)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    142,140 miles
    Test number
    251829437478
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/ Undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber wet
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake noisy when tested
    • AdvisorySigns of oil leak on undertray

  4. Pass138,031 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,031 miles
    Test number
    603723125694
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/ Undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55RF16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55RF16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake shoes noisy

  5. Fail138,031 miles (+4,306)3 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,031 miles
    Test number
    996653857215
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/ Undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55RF16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55RF16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake shoes noisy

  6. Pass133,725 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    133,725 miles
    Test number
    792200910879
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  7. Fail133,725 miles (+9,401)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,725 miles
    Test number
    624766627334
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  8. Pass124,324 miles (+10,479)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    124,324 miles
    Test number
    407472274533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,845 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    113,845 miles
    Test number
    348913335368
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are wearing low on their outer tread areas.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Fail113,842 miles (+9,501)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,842 miles
    Test number
    911913314163
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are wearing low on their outer tread areas.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and very low on inner tread area (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, cut and very low on inner tread area. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass104,341 miles (+7,083)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    104,341 miles
    Test number
    212647798053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are scored

  12. Pass97,258 miles (+8,308)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    97,258 miles
    Test number
    607817134393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    88,950 miles
    Test number
    786401233363
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail88,950 miles (+7,655)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,950 miles
    Test number
    905831733364
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass81,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    81,295 miles
    Test number
    887392642320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,295 miles (+11,163)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,295 miles
    Test number
    499502842425
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteOffside rear tyre bald at inside edge

  17. Pass70,132 miles (+7,741)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    70,132 miles
    Test number
    427867501354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,391 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    62,391 miles
    Test number
    721216660261
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on both inner and outter tread edges.

Questions about LS57 ZUA

Does LS57 ZUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS57 ZUA expired on 19 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS57 ZUA?
The MOT on LS57 ZUA expired on 19 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS57 ZUA done?
LS57 ZUA was recorded at 149,972 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2022, an average of 7,695 miles a year.
Has LS57 ZUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 ZUA has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LS57 ZUA 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 ZUA find?
LS57 ZUA passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2022 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 6 more.

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