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LB07 UOY

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,360 mi
Last recorded108,360 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 UOY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 108,360 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 108,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 105,425 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 101,463 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 99,309 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 99,309 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 96,471 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 96,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2020 94,105 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 86,914 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 69,190 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 58,895 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 53,156 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 47,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 41,439 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 41,439 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 31,228 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 26,378 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 26,373 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 21,722 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 UOY is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UOY, 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 UOY registered?

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

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