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LB07 GXL

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,362 mi
Last recorded55,362 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 GXL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 55,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 51,735 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 49,277 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 46,870 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 44,062 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 44,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake pad wire broken on nearside front

Pass 18 Aug 2021 41,644 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 41,623 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 39,506 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 39,031 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 34,639 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 30,157 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 29,247 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 28,083 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 27,433 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 26,403 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 25,660 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 25,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 17,944 miles

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 GXL is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GXL, 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 LB07 GXL registered?

LB07 GXL is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 June 2007.

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The MOT history for LB07 GXL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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