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LB07 HDF

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

235,976 mi
Last recorded235,976 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 235,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges have light wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 235,976 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges have light wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 231,824 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 231,802 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 227,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 227,576 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 222,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 222,260 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 216,125 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 205,734 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 205,734 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 173,731 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 137,162 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 102,202 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 100,088 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 100,088 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 HDF is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HDF, 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 HDF registered?

LB07 HDF is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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