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LA56 ZYK

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 ZYK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 203,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Dog Cage On Seat Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Seat Belts

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 198,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlamp washer defective

Nearside mirror deteriorated slightly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 198,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlamp washer defective

Nearside mirror deteriorated slightly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 111,063 miles

Nearside Front brake backplate insecure

engine malfunction light on

Fail 13 Apr 2018 175,057 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake backplate insecure

engine malfunction light on

Pass 15 Apr 2017 159,756 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 159,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Reduced damping effect rear shock absorbers

Pass 2 Apr 2016 123,805 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,083 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Mar 2015 99,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2014 96,212 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 7 Nov 2014 96,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Mar 2014 87,896 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 73,307 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 60,815 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 39,596 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 21,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 21,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZYK is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZYK, 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 ZYK registered?

LA56 ZYK is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 February 2007.

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