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LA56 XFL

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,564 mi
Last recorded33,564 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 XFL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 33,564 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 33,564 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 30,772 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 30,772 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 26,127 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 22,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 22,972 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 19,244 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 18,668 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 16,723 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 15,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 14,764 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly perished/cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn outer edge / perished cracked tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly perished/cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2018 14,445 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 13,595 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 12,718 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 11,561 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 10,506 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 9,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 7,734 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 5,901 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jan 2010 4,490 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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LA56 XFL is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2007 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 86,578 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA56 XFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA56 XFL registered?

LA56 XFL is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 February 2007.

Is LA56 XFL safe to buy?

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