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LAM 51N

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

173,466 mi
Last recorded173,466 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAM 51N
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 173,466 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 165,806 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 165,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2024 158,173 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 152,954 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 149,409 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 141,848 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 131,246 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 118,842 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 106,956 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 106,950 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 90,236 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 90,168 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,667 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2014 64,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 64,944 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,019 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,451 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 42,451 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,836 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 25,393 miles

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

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

slight damage to near side rear tyre inner sidewall

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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LAM 51N is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel 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 LAM 51N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LAM 51N registered?

LAM 51N is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 2007.

Is LAM 51N safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAM 51N shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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