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LA56 XGN

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,188 mi
Last recorded94,188 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 XGN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 94,188 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 88,716 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear Rotoflex rubber starting to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 82,740 miles

Advise both front flexible brake hoses just starting to crack

Pass 17 May 2017 78,531 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 78,531 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 477 bulb incorrectly fitted and damaged (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 71,253 miles

Advise both front flexible brake hoses cracking

Advise both front tyres have tread cracks starting

Advise both rear tyres low on tread

Fail 10 May 2016 71,253 miles

Advise both front flexible brake hoses cracking

Advise both front tyres have tread cracks starting

Advise both rear tyres low on tread

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 May 2015 64,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 58,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 51,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2013 51,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 49,564 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 49,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 41,467 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 41,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 33,130 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 25,408 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 XGN is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XGN, 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 XGN registered?

LA56 XGN is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 January 2007.

Is LA56 XGN safe to buy?

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