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LB07 FLH

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,412 mi
Last recorded138,412 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 FLH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 138,412 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 138,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 125,083 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 125,083 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 113,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush fromt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 113,521 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush fromt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 108,902 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 93,049 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 74,873 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 64,590 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 54,570 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 47,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front reg plate cracked

o/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Dec 2010 47,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front reg plate cracked

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

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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LB07 FLH is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LB07 FLH, 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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LB07 FLH is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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