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LB07 GYE

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

206,305 mi
Last recorded206,305 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 GYE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 206,305 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 206,305 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 181,838 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 173,241 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside front+rear (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Fail 11 Aug 2020 173,241 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working offside/nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside front+rear (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Fail 10 Aug 2020 173,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 166,096 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 166,096 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 157,958 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 115,999 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 115,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 146,971 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 141,205 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 134,746 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 134,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 127,175 miles

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

rear prop shaft coppling deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2012 119,757 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 110,454 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 82,537 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 GYE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GYE, 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 GYE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 June 2007.

Is LB07 GYE safe to buy?

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