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LB07 FLZ

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,023 mi
Last recorded151,023 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 FLZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 151,023 miles

Front Steering rack has slight play

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 151,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight play

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 134,925 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 134,869 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 122,197 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 117,934 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 112,359 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 106,733 miles

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

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

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)

front brake discs are wearing thin

Fail 5 Aug 2015 106,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 76,211 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 76,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 78,560 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,725 miles

front fog lamps inop

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,272 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 42,611 miles

under body shield fitted

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 42,602 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

under body shield fitted

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 FLZ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FLZ, 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 FLZ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 August 2007.

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