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LB07 UKC

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,790 mi
Last recorded149,790 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 UKC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 149,790 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 149,472 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 147,339 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 147,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 124,629 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 118,724 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 118,724 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 106,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 95,981 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 83,543 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 73,236 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 73,231 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 61,547 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 61,544 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres split right around and a 3 inch piece of tyre missing on drivers side tyre on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm bush excessive play causing tyres to wear on inner edge (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 56,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame bush worn to sub frame mount (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 56,645 miles

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm to sub frame bush very worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame bush worn to sub frame mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 50,487 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,290 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,408 miles

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

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

The front tyres are worn on the inner edges and have cracks in the tread

Pass 19 Sep 2011 33,742 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 27,526 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 UKC is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UKC, 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 UKC registered?

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

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The MOT history for LB07 UKC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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