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LB07 UJV

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,282 mi
Last recorded112,282 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 112,282 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi pipe & rear exhaust box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2026 87,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2026 87,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 89,583 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 89,274 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 87,961 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 87,137 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 86,459 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 86,459 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 86,198 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 84,320 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 79,466 miles

Brake pipes covered not allowing inspection

Underside cover's not allowing inspection

Fail 25 Feb 2016 79,455 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Brake pipes covered not allowing inspection

Underside cover's not allowing inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2015 72,482 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 72,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 67,848 miles

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted. Engine and transmission undershields fitted. Floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 61,319 miles

these are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted. Floor pan covers fitted. Engine and transmission undershields fitted.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,277 miles

o/s/r tyre worn heavily on inner edge.

observation only - plastic sill covers, full floor pan covers, engine under shield and full wheel inner arch covers all fitted.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 46,985 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 46,984 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 40,712 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 UJV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UJV, 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 UJV registered?

LB07 UJV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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