BMW 1 Series
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LU57 ESAMOT history
LU57 ESA is a black petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 6 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 116,690 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 116,690 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,564 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LU57 ESA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 6 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LU57 ESA was last recorded at 116,690 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 9,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 107,264 miles · 14 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,426 miles
- Average per year
- 7,564 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,690 miles
- 2025 – 107,264 miles
- 2024 – 100,764 miles
- 2023 – 94,182 miles
- 2022 – 87,554 miles
- 2021 – 81,180 miles
- 2020 – 76,230 miles
- 2019 – 73,514 miles
- 2018 – 65,165 miles
- 2017 – 56,493 miles
- 2016 – 46,441 miles
- 2015 – 34,661 miles
- 2013 – 21,783 miles
- 2012 – 15,054 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,690 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust flexi has broken slightly.
- 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
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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at time of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 31 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,690 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 116,690 miles
- Test number
- 110488316185
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust flexi has broken slightly.
- 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
Fail116,690 miles (+9,426)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,690 miles
- Test number
- 244899001272
- Repaired at testCentral Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust flexi has broken slightly.
- 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
Pass107,264 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 107,264 miles
- Test number
- 747529609760
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail107,264 miles (+6,500)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,264 miles
- Test number
- 455741440460
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm at time of test/ change soon (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass100,764 miles (+6,582)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 100,764 miles
- Test number
- 689856054128
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,182 miles (+6,628)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 94,182 miles
- Test number
- 380952653834
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass87,554 miles (+6,374)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 87,554 miles
- Test number
- 958858730049
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres have uneven wear
Pass81,180 miles (+4,950)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 81,180 miles
- Test number
- 844369674564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,230 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 76,230 miles
- Test number
- 808608956484
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail76,229 miles (+2,715)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,229 miles
- Test number
- 159010672964
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass73,514 miles (+8,349)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 73,514 miles
- Test number
- 529254955369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,165 miles (+8,672)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 65,165 miles
- Test number
- 620284257893
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s/r suspension
Pass56,493 miles (+10,052)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 56,493 miles
- Test number
- 392950406941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,441 miles (+11,780)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 46,441 miles
- Test number
- 801920545167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,661 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 34,661 miles
- Test number
- 126300585460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,645 miles (+12,862)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,645 miles
- Test number
- 458549575082
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass21,783 miles (+6,729)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 21,783 miles
- Test number
- 419984983292
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass15,054 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 15,054 miles
- Test number
- 766135202314
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Questions about LU57 ESA
- Does LU57 ESA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU57 ESA is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LU57 ESA?
- The MOT on LU57 ESA is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LU57 ESA done?
- LU57 ESA was recorded at 116,690 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 7,564 miles a year.
- Has LU57 ESA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LU57 ESA has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LU57 ESA 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 LU57 ESA find?
- LU57 ESA passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: central front exhaust flexi has broken slightly.; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
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