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LB07 GXG

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,231 mi
Last recorded113,231 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 GXG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 113,231 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 113,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 107,712 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 89,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 85,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 78,987 miles

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 78,987 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 72,740 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 62,564 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 58,191 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 55,509 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 50,849 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

near side rear and off side rear child seat fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 45,997 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2016 45,997 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2015 41,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 38,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front registration plate cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2014 37,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2012 33,313 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 33,312 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,093 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front registration plate cracked

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2010 21,056 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2010 21,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front registration plate cracked

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 GXG is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GXG, 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 LB07 GXG registered?

LB07 GXG is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 June 2007.

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The MOT history for LB07 GXG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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