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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LS57 ZVTMOT history

LS57 ZVT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 243,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

LS57 ZVT black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
243,203 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 ZVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 ZVT was last recorded at 243,203 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
243,198 miles · 14 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
11,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 243,203 miles
  • 2025 – 237,431 miles
  • 2024 – 228,278 miles
  • 2023 – 217,441 miles
  • 2022 – 204,804 miles
  • 2021 – 190,323 miles
  • 2020 – 177,573 miles
  • 2019 – 161,058 miles
  • 2018 – 148,687 miles
  • 2017 – 136,064 miles
  • 2016 – 124,124 miles
  • 2015 – 114,376 miles
  • 2014 – 104,735 miles
  • 2013 – 94,020 miles
  • 2012 – 85,179 miles
  • 2011 – 64,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,203 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,203 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    243,203 miles
    Test number
    427597775339
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail243,198 miles (+5,767)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,198 miles
    Test number
    828157670954
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  3. Pass237,431 miles (+9,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    237,431 miles
    Test number
    812615456583
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass228,278 miles (+10,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    228,278 miles
    Test number
    154524098181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass217,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    217,441 miles
    Test number
    134900047080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail217,441 miles (+12,637)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,441 miles
    Test number
    578298927265
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass204,804 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    204,804 miles
    Test number
    505282066668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail204,635 miles (+14,312)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,635 miles
    Test number
    344532931424
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass190,323 miles (+12,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    190,323 miles
    Test number
    949394271611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view
  10. Pass177,573 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    177,573 miles
    Test number
    132974978594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail177,491 miles (+16,433)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,491 miles
    Test number
    813806059358
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass161,058 miles (+12,371)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    161,058 miles
    Test number
    835871479534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass148,687 miles (+12,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    148,687 miles
    Test number
    386277949535
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view
  14. Pass136,064 miles (+11,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    136,064 miles
    Test number
    731446089235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass124,124 miles (+9,748)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    124,124 miles
    Test number
    778778188151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,376 miles (+9,641)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    114,376 miles
    Test number
    945609895012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,735 miles (+10,715)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    104,735 miles
    Test number
    389374594006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,020 miles (+8,841)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,020 miles
    Test number
    735887583099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,179 miles (+20,276)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    85,179 miles
    Test number
    429988902184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight wear discs
  20. Pass64,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    64,903 miles
    Test number
    657646941071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,903 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,903 miles
    Test number
    989316541017
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LS57 ZVT

Does LS57 ZVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 ZVT is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS57 ZVT?
The MOT on LS57 ZVT is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS57 ZVT done?
LS57 ZVT was recorded at 243,203 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 11,375 miles a year.
Has LS57 ZVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 ZVT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS57 ZVT 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 ZVT find?
LS57 ZVT passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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