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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 2,996 cc

LX57 TPYMOT history

LX57 TPY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 61,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LX57 TPY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
61,017 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX57 TPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX57 TPY was last recorded at 61,017 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 2,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,416 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,601 miles
Average per year
3,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,017 miles
  • 2024 – 58,416 miles
  • 2023 – 53,646 miles
  • 2022 – 48,152 miles
  • 2021 – 43,870 miles
  • 2020 – 42,079 miles
  • 2019 – 39,883 miles
  • 2018 – 37,850 miles
  • 2017 – 34,299 miles
  • 2016 – 30,015 miles
  • 2015 – 26,389 miles
  • 2014 – 23,724 miles
  • 2012 – 18,959 miles
  • 2011 – 16,538 miles
  • 2010 – 13,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,017 miles
  • MinorOffside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear outer (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear and nearside rear shock absorber rubber dust covers + bump stop damage/split
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,017 miles (+2,601)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    61,017 miles
    Test number
    197590265716
    • MinorOffside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear outer (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear and nearside rear shock absorber rubber dust covers + bump stop damage/split
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass58,416 miles (+4,770)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    58,416 miles
    Test number
    332021089200
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer lamp dim (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box starting to leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber cover / bump stop split (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber cover / bump stop split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass53,646 miles (+5,494)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    53,646 miles
    Test number
    917144345192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,152 miles (+4,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    48,152 miles
    Test number
    330634669859
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass43,870 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,870 miles
    Test number
    918875991535
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Fail43,869 miles (+1,790)1 dangerous2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,869 miles
    Test number
    485131520245
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass42,079 miles (+2,196)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,079 miles
    Test number
    894374331532
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front nearside and offside brake discs shows signs of wear on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH front nearside and offside brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH nearside and offside rear brake pads on 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL tyres cuts on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass39,883 miles (+2,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    39,883 miles
    Test number
    939574807545
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass37,850 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    37,850 miles
    Test number
    435622578385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail37,849 miles (+3,550)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,849 miles
    Test number
    256930209538
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

  11. Pass34,299 miles (+4,284)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,299 miles
    Test number
    536926573590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,015 miles (+3,626)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,015 miles
    Test number
    290633101913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,389 miles (+2,665)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,389 miles
    Test number
    295673765127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,724 miles
    Test number
    607694054153
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail23,724 miles (+4,765)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,724 miles
    Test number
    927994854144
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass18,959 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    18,959 miles
    Test number
    328179882295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,538 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    16,538 miles
    Test number
    546194201381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail16,519 miles (+2,812)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,519 miles
    Test number
    495790301480
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass13,707 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    13,707 miles
    Test number
    384167010305
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low.

Questions about LX57 TPY

Does LX57 TPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX57 TPY is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX57 TPY?
The MOT on LX57 TPY is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX57 TPY done?
LX57 TPY was recorded at 61,017 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 3,141 miles a year.
Has LX57 TPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX57 TPY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LX57 TPY 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 LX57 TPY find?
LX57 TPY passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear outer; offside rear and nearside rear shock absorber rubber dust covers + bump stop damage/split; oil leak, but not excessive.

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