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LA56 XFO

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,935 mi
Last recorded74,935 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 XFO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 74,935 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 74,927 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 72,334 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 70,046 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 69,529 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 69,529 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 69,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2019 67,470 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Wheels has repair to inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 67,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Wheels has repair to inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 66,938 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges 255/35 R 18

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and also cracking on inner and outer edges 225/40 R 18

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 66,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small crack (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front cut in sidewall225 40 18

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front tyre cracking and cut in sidewall 225 40 18

Pass 9 Apr 2016 66,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 Worn outside + perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 66,235 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 Worn outside + perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2015 65,071 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2014 60,335 miles

offside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,699 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 51,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 44,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F FOG LIGHT MISSING

Pass 6 May 2010 39,476 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL BRAKE PAD WIRE HANGING DOWN

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 XFO is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XFO, 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 XFO registered?

LA56 XFO is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 February 2007.

Is LA56 XFO safe to buy?

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