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LB07 SYJ

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,138 mi
Last recorded101,138 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 SYJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 101,138 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 98,291 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 98,289 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Brake Pads Worn to Metal (1.2.1 (g))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bearing not Checked

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Outer Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 93,455 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 91,168 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 87,362 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 86,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 84,296 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 82,673 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 81,080 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 81,080 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 78,675 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 76,090 miles

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2014 73,292 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 68,422 miles
Fail 6 May 2013 68,422 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 60,645 miles

ADVISE PLAY IN BOTH REAR ANTIROLL BAR LINKS

Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,714 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 49,714 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn to excess on outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2010 36,676 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 SYJ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

LB07 SYJ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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