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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LX57 VMYMOT history

LX57 VMY is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2022 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 182,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2022.

LX57 VMY grey 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 18 Oct 2022
Mileage
182,246 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX57 VMY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX57 VMY was last recorded at 182,246 miles on 4 Jul 2022, 5,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,726 miles · 6 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,520 miles
Average per year
11,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 182,246 miles
  • 2021 – 176,726 miles
  • 2020 – 170,843 miles
  • 2019 – 164,136 miles
  • 2018 – 153,360 miles
  • 2017 – 144,926 miles
  • 2016 – 135,001 miles
  • 2015 – 124,586 miles
  • 2014 – 115,755 miles
  • 2013 – 96,665 miles
  • 2012 – 76,086 miles
  • 2011 – 59,788 miles
  • 2010 – 41,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail182,246 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front exhaust flange nuts heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail182,246 miles (+5,520)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,246 miles
    Test number
    226947527709
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass176,726 miles (+5,883)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    176,726 miles
    Test number
    202034675894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass170,843 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    170,843 miles
    Test number
    238023043119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail170,737 miles (+6,601)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,737 miles
    Test number
    844243610181
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass164,136 miles (+241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    164,136 miles
    Test number
    862924386981
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange nuts heavily corroded
  6. Fail163,895 miles (+10,535)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,895 miles
    Test number
    413366318940
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange nuts heavily corroded
  7. Pass153,360 miles (+8,434)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    153,360 miles
    Test number
    926934237021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,926 miles (+9,925)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    144,926 miles
    Test number
    136789805261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,001 miles (+1,932)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    135,001 miles
    Test number
    697467100877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing uneven
  10. Pass133,069 miles (+8,483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    133,069 miles
    Test number
    635271371290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges
  11. Pass124,586 miles (+8,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    124,586 miles
    Test number
    418081172215
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp damaged
  12. Pass115,755 miles (+19,090)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    115,755 miles
    Test number
    135587144246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    96,665 miles
    Test number
    425237143292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,662 miles (+20,576)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,662 miles
    Test number
    505277243205
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass76,086 miles (+16,298)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,086 miles
    Test number
    315438542456
    • DangerousOil leak
  16. Pass59,788 miles (+18,418)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,788 miles
    Test number
    577214541222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,370 miles
    Test number
    730863840265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX57 VMY

Does LX57 VMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX57 VMY expired on 18 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX57 VMY?
The MOT on LX57 VMY expired on 18 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX57 VMY done?
LX57 VMY was recorded at 182,246 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2022, an average of 11,897 miles a year.
Has LX57 VMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX57 VMY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LX57 VMY 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 VMY find?
LX57 VMY failed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2022 with 1 major defect: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits.

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